Hygge at Home in 10 Steps ☕

Hello, hello and welcome to my cozy corner on the internet!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I was thinking video drops on Wednesday's and Sunday's might be the new norm around here. We'll see how it goes for the rest of November.

As you know if you've been here through YouTober I have been really loving the concept of "hygge" lately. I love the idea of embracing the cold season ahead but I just wasn't sure how. Reading more about hygge and how the Danish brave the winter months has been incredibly inspiring.

Today's video is going to dive deeper on how you can incorporate hygge in your home! These are things I think Scotty and I have been doing for a long time without even realizing.

I am sending you so much love, thank you for being here! Have a wonderful rest of your week!
A
xo

MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO //

“You cannot buy the right atmosphere or a sense of togetherness. You cannot hygge if you are in a hurry or stressed out, and the art of creating intimacy cannot be bought by anything but time, interest and engagement in the people around you.”
― Meik Wiking, The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well

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[MariaG]

I'm Norwegian, and this is pretty much spot on! I would only add home-knitted wollen socks, and having soup or stew for dinner to warm you up from the inside. Having a conversation snuggled in a blanket with a hot beverage is great, and watching a movie with candlelight around the living room is magical. We do this year around, but it's especially important in autumn and winter <3

[karonfrench]

I am now 59. I’ve practiced this nearly all my life but didn’t realise until recently what it was called! 👍🥰

[thissunchild]

I'm a brit living in Denmark the last 30 years and 'hygge' is not so much about all of those material things. It's about *what you do with family or friends - or just by yourself - in the space you have* . Danes don't run around buying all sorts of things to create 'hygge'. Danes can create 'hygge' with nothing but empty beer crates for chairs, some beers and a few good friends🙏🏾

[jetteramsey]

I am Danish, and you are very much on the spot, if there is one more thing there might help you, it would be NO overhead light, thanks and good luck🇩🇰

[dhruvshukla]

As someone who lives in a developing country like India, I am jealous of all those people living up there experiencing things like hygge and cottagecore. I seriously want to live a life like this 🥺.

[rubycorman]

Living in Canada I've been practicing hygge all my life . One thing I've found helpful is having battery operated candles I control with a remote . I live in a tiny apartment and it gives me peace of mind as I like a lot of candles. I do have real candles that I only leave on my stove . I have a maple syrup scented candle and it smells so good ! 💕

[namratak]

I live in india, a tropical country, yet I felt so good watching this video 🙂 creating a Vibey, peaceful, comfortable, and inviting atmosphere at home is so important!!

[ruthgoddard]

Mom practiced this all my life. We just never called it that. I love my books, warm throws and candles. No fireplace but i have and electric woodstove my dsughter sent me. Great video

[LP-owkd]

Hygge is the art and lifestyle of home comforts. It could be a refreshing iced drink if you live in tropical area or hot coco up North.

[Colorbrush]

This is my favorite video describing hygge. I feel so warm, fuzzy and cozy. I have candles, blankets, books and comfortable chairs. Now I feel the urge to make a big pot of soup or stew. ❤🕯🍵☕️🌧🧦❤

[cynthiaakacyndsmith]

I just subscribed this channel. This is how I live, I am in Northeast Michigan, near Lake Huron. It is so lovely, it is cool and comfortable. We left a large house in the Washington DC area, I grew up where we moved back to. I am 66 and living a the best life ever. Comfortable cozy and a Lovely, a cottage in the woods. It is perfect! Thank you for some great ideas. Thank you, we typically have a tea and a few cookies in the afternoon, not ways homemade. But that is lovely as well.. I so enjoy your explanation and your voice . That is it fro me for now. Thank you for creating this idea and plan. I will look forward to watching more from you and sit and knit and watch some candles and enjoy!

[melissahood]

I've been listening to this book. I love these ideas and I've been using them forever. Candles, little lamps, string lights, books, tea, nice blankets, plants, very nice!

[mistymidnight]

Love these videos, I’ve been doing hygge actively for 10 years, I used to have a house full of stuff, wood, candles and cozy.
I’ve just moved house, and have decided to strip back a ton of belongings and keeping the white washed walls and go for a clearer house. No better time to do this than in a new place and a fresh start.
After cleaning my walls at the old place after years of candles (scary) I’ve decided to keep candle use to a minimum and filled the place with flickering battery candles. They’ve improved a lot of the years.

[AVintageJoy]

Hygge plants in the afternoon light in my house is one of my favorite hygge moments for me! Working on adding some curtains as well to add to the hygge! So cozy!!

[tarotlondon]

I live inbetween London and an Island in Sweden - my step kids are Swedish - and I love it here so much. We are surrounded by forests and the sea and every house in Winter have candles lit up and paper stars, like something from a fairytale. We use Ikea LED candles and they look almost like the real thing and I love how peaceful I feel here compared to London.

[EunisZagoonis]

I am 61 and this is very retro. Antique pieces handed down was common. And yes they do have stories! Making the most out of less was special and probably a function of not being able to afford loads of things. Without the internet Mom gave us the choice to play outside or help with housework! Perhaps not a less complex time but simpler in day to day living. Less choices! Nice vid.

[ldefries]

Sound. Soft music that touches your soul. It’s important to use all your senses and be in the moment☺️❤️

[mackenziash]

My husband and I are in the process of buying a home and I’ve been trying to find the name for what the vibe I picture is and this is it all the way. I’m in love love Hygge!

[legendaryfails]

Throws. There's throws everywhere in my house. Each seat for my couch has one. The dogs have their own. My own bed has a couple folded at the foot. I love candles and wax warmers. Sadly, not a fan of wool or fuzzy socks. They make my feet sweat. I should probably change the lighting situation though. We don't use lamps. Also, I love baking when it starts to get colder. A pot of tea with cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves also makes your home smell so welcoming and cozy.

[ChaCha-yjmu]

Just watching this made me feel chilled out. Unbeknownst to myself I have been practicing Hugge for a long time I just called it me myself and I time thanks for sharing 💛