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Winter is approaching where I live, and I have finally pulled out the fluffy jackets, leggings, and sweaters. It is getting darker earlier, which is such a bummer! This type of weather makes me want to stay home more! To keep my house cozy, I am trying to implement some aspects of Hygge.
If you don’t know much about the art of Hygge, you should read up on it. I have enjoyed learning so much about hygge. I recommend the book, The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living. I read this book in a few short days because I was hooked!
Since finishing the book, I have done things around my home to bring in hygge, comfiness, and coziness. Here are a few things I recommend doing around your home to begin practicing the art of Hygge this winter season.
Candles
The number one thing I LOVE to have around my home are candles! Real or fake candles are fine. I enjoy having a few real candles with warm scents like apple pie or a good fall scent. I also have many battery-powered candles around my house that I have set to turn on around the same time the sun is beginning to set. The ambient light from the candles provides a warm, comfortable feeling in my home.
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The Fireplace
Lighting the fireplace is a definite must! If you don’t have a fireplace, don’t worry! I don’t have one either. I recently bought one of the heaters with an electric fireplace, but before that, I pulled a fireplace up on YouTube. It creates the same warm aroma with the light and wonderful crackling sound of a fireplace.
Pillows & Blankets
Have fluffy, soft pillows and blankets around your living or den area. This will help create a cozy, hygge environment. I have always loved a house with blankets. I get cold very easily, so I love when people have a blanket to offer me. I have recently gotten into having throw pillows (took me long enough!) on my couch. I now have several fluffy and soft pillows on my couch. It makes my living space feel comfortable and look cozy!
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Warm Beverages
Warm beverages are a must in my house! We love coffee, apple cider, and hot chocolate. This year I am excited to try mulled wine for the first time! My favorite winery made their own mulled spices this year, and I can’t wait to use them with one of the wines they recommend. Warm beverages are very inviting. They smell yummy and warm you up on a cold evening! They’re perfect to have around when friends are over or for a warm, cuddly date night.
Food
Food is also a must (Lol- we love to eat!). My favorite food that gives me hygge vibes is soups. I love many different kinds of soups, and I enjoy making them. Soups warm me up on a cold day, they smell good when cooking, and they’re perfect to put in the crockpot and invite some friends over. If my husband had a say in a hygge food, he would choose any type of Mexican food. Mexican food brings him comfort and joy, and he always wants to cuddle up, nap, or enjoy a good movie after watching. You can’t go wrong with some good food to bring hygge into your home!
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I hope these ideas have helped you with your winter hygge journey! There are simple things you can do around your home to create a comfortable, cozy, and warm environment!
Until next time,
Catherine
I am definitely not a winter person neither is my wife. However I will say that you are spot on with regards to the candles and the warm beverages. We currently have candles spread out all over the house and of course they are of the winter type of scents. As for the warm beverages, this winter our coffee bar gets a lot of use. I highly recommend that everyone reading this post get on board with the hot chocolate. lol.
What kind of hot chocolate do you have?
Excellent tips for the upcoming winter time.
I would LOVE to have a coffee bar! That sounds wonderful. I love different kinds of hot chocolate. I will make my own a lot with hot water, cocoa powder, and marshmallows 🙂 The more chocolatey, the better!
Loved this. I have been doing Hygge unbeknownst to me. I could work on the comfort food. However, I am all set with the fireplace, pillows and blankets, hot beverages and candles. This was such a cool read. I need to read the book for a little more ideas.
You will love the book to get some more ideas! I am glad you enjoyed this post 🙂
These are great tips to have a homey and cozy winter. I love having some twinkle lights around and the coffee bar sounds amazing!
Twinkle lights are great!
This all sounds so cozy. I love having candles around. I love your idea of YouTube fireplace. Sometimes I put the ocean on YouTube too
I have never thought about the ocean! That would be wonderful to fall asleep to 🙂
I agree on the dark early being a bummer! I am a walker…I really enjoy my walks after work! It is tough in the dark to remain on this schedule!
I am glad there are so many things that make winter better! I do like to be cozy and snuggle with a blanket.
Love our fireplace and all the blankets!!
Sounds like some wonderful ideas to make the house feel cozy during the winter… especially long ones like we have in Toronto!
It doesn’t get too cold where I am, but blankets, pillows, fires, and sweaters are back out and in use again and it does seem more cozy.
These are great ideas. I don’t love the cold weather, but you are so right! As soon as I get a cozy warm house, it doesn’t bother me as much. I have candles too and I usually like to dim the light in our sunroom and enjoy a hot beverage before bed time.
I love soups! Winter food and sooo good for your soul 🥰. Thank you for sharing the same love with me:)
This is a new concept to me, sounds interesting.
Candles burning with holiday scents and a fir in the fireplace are all such delights this time of season. Thanks for sharing.
I may not be familiar with the term, but we fully embrace the concept at our house! Thanks for sharing!
I remember looking into hygge years ago and when I found out what it is exactly I was like “Well that’s my life everyday!” 😂😂
It’s mine too!
Wow, the things you have mentioned all feel very warm and cozy x
I personally love having full-lit candles around. Thanks for sharing!
Love this guide to a hygge winter. I’m all about being comfortable and cozy at home in the winter. Candles, a good book & blanket and hygge food, yes please!
All of these things would make for a cozy home. Very nice!
We have this book, but I really haven’t incorporated it into our daily life. I love all of these ideas!
I love practicing hygge! It’s all about the cozy feels for me.
Me too!
I don’t know that much about hygge but I’ve been seeing it a lot lately! You make it a hygge winter sound so cozy and snuggly lol! Right up my alley! I need to read up on it more!
You should check it out! You will love it.
I really love your ideas!! This is a great guide. I agree so much with the food part! It’s indeed a MUST!!!
Thank you!
You have definitely inspired me, everything you mentioned sounds cosy and welcoming!
I’m glad I inspired you!
I have never heard of this! But, we love our candles and fireplace. We eat every night by candlelight and use our fireplace all winter. And when it’s not too cold we venture outside to the fire pit and outside heater. Thanks for sharing.
I love that you eat by candlelight every night!
Love this post! I have recently started burning candles more often and they add such great ambience. You have inspired me to look for more cozy blankets and pillows too!
I’m glad I’ve been able to inspire you!
This is the perfect read as the temperatures are getting colder! This all sounds amazing. The coffee bar is speaking to me:)!
I love to refer back to this list when it starts getting colder outside. I love the coffee bar!
Being cozy in the winter is so perfect! I love the blankets and warmness from apple cider.. Thanks for sharing these tips, that is so great! I also just discovered what hygge is from this post. Thanks for teaching me something new.
You’re welcome! Being cozy and snuggled up with a warm blanket and beverage is my favorite thing about winter. I hope you enjoy learning more about hygge!
I like the idea of warm beverages. Although I’m drinking hot tea with lemon or coffee haha. I will try these for this winter. Thank you for sharing!
I love hot tea with lemon and coffee as well! I enjoy most warm beverages 🙂
I love cooking soups, stews, fondues, and roasted in the winter. I make the house smell good and warms up the room. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds amazing!
Ooo yes! Love mulled wine!
I have just recently become a huge fan of mulled wine in the last few years!
I’m inspired to add some of these ideas to my home. I’m certainly not a winter fan – but these suggestions are great!
I’m not a winter fan either. I’m glad you like the list!
Great post! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
I am a cold natured person, so ALL of these sound very good to me! Actually, I’m turning on my fireplace now with my warm beverage and snacks on deck to curl up on the sofa with my blanket and watch movies ALL day!
That sounds AMAZING! I love doing that exact same thing, lol. I hope you enjoy!