Scandi has now long been an ongoing trend, particularly in
the interiors world, but a more recent side to this has been the discussion of
the Danish word ‘hygge’- pronounced something like ‘hooga’. As the trend shows
no sign of dwindling, we are not being encouraged to let it take over not only
your home but also your state of mind. Let me guide you through it...
I guess, first thing’s first, what does it mean? Well it
means something like cosying up but it is a lot more complex than that and
incredibly difficult to dissect into English. To me, it brings to mind log
fires and animal skins, a distinct smell of pine and that sharp difference
between warmth from a fire and icy rattles. However, apparently Hygge is also
for the summer and manifests itself in the form of picnics and lemonades with
friends in the garden. Hygge encompasses the daily pleasures of living ‘cosily’:
a cup of tea, candles, books in the sunshine, friends a family and fleecy
blankets
How can we bring Hygge into our everyday lives? What Hygge
really is, is taking a pause in our busy lives to make a dinner with your
family, sitting with a cup of tea, lighting a candle or sinking into a really
comfortable sofa. It is something that we all take pleasure from, yet struggle
to find the time to do. The Danish must know what they are talking about because
they are regularly voted the happiest people in the world. So this evening, pull
on your woollen socks, light a candle, put on the kettle and take a minute of ‘hygge’.
These little purchases may help you along on your hygge journey.
Cashmere Socks, £32, Brora
Danish candle, £12
Giant chunky throw, £250, Wool Couture
Milk chocolate with dates and pink salt, £3.50
