The Danish word Hygge (hu-gah) is a feeling or mood that comes from taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary everyday things simple and extraordinary; whether it’s lighting crystal votives for a week night dinner or breaking out the good wine when friends come over. It’s about owning things you truly love or that inspire, being present in yourself and your life, putting effort into your home. It’s about being conscious and authentic from home to work to friends to celebrations and making all events {no matter how big or small, mundane or exciting} matter. Words like cosiness, security, familiarity, comfort, reassurance, fellowship, simpleness and living well are often used to describe the idea of Hygge.
Some refer to Hygge as the Art of Creating Intimacy (with yourself, friends and home). By creating simple rituals without effort (such as brewing tea in the evening or stopping at the farmers market every week) brings hygge to both the domestic and personal life, an art form and not drudgery to get away from.
Taking pride in what you have now and not just what you dream are part of hygge. Basic, uncomplicated, un-exaggerated – Hygge!
This is part of what I am striving for in my blog.
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