The Joy of Hygge: How to Bring Everyday Pleasure and Danish Coziness into Your Life

The Joy of Hygge: How to Bring Everyday Pleasure and Danish Coziness into Your Life

The Joy of Hygge: How to Bring Everyday Pleasure and Danish Coziness into Your Life

The Joy of Hygge: How to Bring Everyday Pleasure and Danish Coziness into Your Life

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Overview

Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is a Danish word that describes the feeling of being cozy, comfortable, and at peace with the world. It’s almost impossible to translate to English, and it’s probably the reason that Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world.

According to the London Evening Standard, hygge takes us beyond mindful meditation and adult coloring books and introduces us to a comfortable, warm, relaxing lifestyle exemplified by those in Denmark.

The Joy of Hygge is packed with recipes to warm you on a winter’s evening, craft ideas for decorating your home, and inspirational suggestions for enjoying the magic of everyday pleasures. Learn how to make your life more hyggelig by:

•Creating a snuggly pair of hand-knitted socks •Filling your house with more light and nature displays •Building a cozy campfire for friends and family •Taking advantage of picnics, bike rides, and woodland walks •Appreciating the natural wonders that surround us every day •And more!

Remember—a little hygge brings a lot of happiness.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781510718111
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication date: 03/21/2017
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 647,602
Product dimensions: 6.80(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jonny Jackson is an interior decorator, based in Cheltenham, England. He’s currently building his dream interior—a rustic treehouse at the edge of his backyard.

Elias Larsen is an interior decorator based in Brighton, England. He’s an avid collector of vintage furniture and craft that has a nod to his Danish roots.

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

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