10 Days of Hygge: Day 3

Hygge is more than a cosy room full of candles, company and good food. Hygge is a philosophy; a way of life that has helped Danes understand the importance of simplicity, time to unwind and slowing down the pace of life.

For my when I discovered hygge considering moments for cosiness, warmth and nature were my first steps.  

Warmth - add soft throws of different textures, in warm shades for the winter. Consider using rugs, layering your bedspread with fluffiness and sheepskin, swapping over cushion cover and curtains at this time of the year. Think about your bathroom too and how you might add soft fluffy towels. When Daisy Chain Nursery started studying on the accreditation they immediately began work on their indoor environment; creating nooks, cosy spaces and adding more warmth. Immediately they noticed a change in the behaviour of the 2 year old children and also the children who have special educational needs. 

Lighting:  Soft lighting with lamps rather than one big light, light a fire, have twinkly lights dotted around (maybe around a dressing table mirror or on a shelf in the kitchen. You could also use fire as a source of lighting as well as opening the blinds and curtains and letting natural light flood in. When

Nature: We will talk more in a future video about embracing the great outdoors but one thing the Danes do is also bring nature into their homes showcasing some key seasonal changes. Maybe a few feathers collected on a hike in a jar, a piece of driftwood from the beach used in the middle of the dining table or flowers picked from the garden in a jam jar. As well as filling the home with lots of indoor plants.