Table of Contents
What Is Hygge? 7
Chapter 1 Creating the Hygge Mood at Home 13
Making the Most of Natural Light 14
Get Cozy with Soft Furnishings 15
Introduce Nature into Your Home 16
A Breath of Fresh Air 18
Open Fires 20
Stacking and Storing Firewood 24
Setting the Table 26
Lighting Candles 28
Chapter 2 Items to Craft for Instant Hygge 37
Lavender Bags 40
Felt Slippers 44
Pom-Pom for a Beanie Hat 48
Mug Cozy 52
Fairy-Light Lanterns 56
Chapter 3 Decorating the Home 61
Fresh Flowers 62
Paper Snowflakes 64
Create a Nature Display 66
Pumpkin Carving 68
Winter Bunting 70
Chapter 4 Comforting Recipes for Nights in 75
Iced Vanilla Cookies 76
Cinnamon Hot Chocolate 78
Roasted Chestnuts 80
Berry Jam 82
Gingerbread House 84
Fruit Crumble 88
Hot Spiced Fruit Punch 90
Mulled Wine 92
Mulled Cider 94
Butternut Squash Soup 96
Popcorn 98
Chocolate Fondue 100
Spiced Banana Bread 102
Chapter 5 Seasonal Outdoor Activities 107
Winter Beach Walks 108
Fruit Picking in the Hedgerows 110
Picnics 112
Bike Rides 114
Woodland Walks 116
Fun in the Snow 118
Bonfires 120
Natural Wonders 124
Chapter 6 Simple Pleasures 131
A Sumptuous Candle-Lit Bath 132
Reading by the Fire 134
Watch a Feel-Good Movie 136
Playing Games with Friends 138
Hygge Playlist 140