Small elaborate changes that make the ordinary seem extraordinary!!
In the early Spring, we celebrate Fastelavn on the Sunday or Monday before Ash Wednesday and Lent begins. Fastelavn is an old Danish tradition dating back to medieval times. The children dress up as anything the fancy, and they hit a barrel ’ Slå katten af tønden’ (hit the cat out of the barrel) ‘piñata style’, to ward off evil spirits. In the old days, a real cat was put inside the barrel (the cat representing… Keep Reading
Every single weekend- (almost without a fail) – we have boiled eggs and soldiers for breakfast. I am not trying to claim that they’re a particular Danish thing, but I have eaten boiled eggs and soldiers since I was a child. In Denmark, we call these eggs ‘blødkogte æg’ which directly translates to soft boiled eggs. However – and this is important; – we always eat toasted rye bread with our… Keep Reading
We have chosen to live in close vicinity to the center of Copenhagen, and we have a smaller apartment with a garden, but the girls have to share a bedroom. It has been fine (and it is still fine) but I can feel that they are beginning to crave more of a personal space. So until we move somewhere bigger, I am looking for smart ways of updating their space,… Keep Reading
Being an advocate of creating and “Chasing hygge” everywhere, I absolutely adored coming across the hyggelige and cozy greenhouse belonging to my lovely girlfriend Mille. Her greeenhouse is her sanctuary, a place she relaxes all year round. She has decked it out for winter, and now it looks utterly amazing, and very hyggeligt for Christmas. We have included a few tips on how you can – with little effort make… Keep Reading
I am so proud to introduce Amalie Loves Denmark who is sharing her lovely Zimtsterne cookies with us. Amalie loves Denmark is a a blog with a focus on Denmark, Danish lifestyle, tips for travel, shopping, recipes, DIYs, products and brands. “I love Denmark! Ever since my childhood, I have spent my vacation in Denmark, and I have turned my affection into my profession. In our home, there is a… Keep Reading
One of the most hyggelige things to do – with your family, or a great friend, is to visit some of the cozy Christmas markets that shoot up everywhere in November and December. I can truly see the point in these, bringing warmth and hygge in the colder months. If you come and visit Copenhagen, you will be spoilt for choice. This year I have rounded up my absolutely favourite… Keep Reading
My lovely blogger friend Bianca, from Little Scandinavian, has made the most stunning DIY Advent calendar, and I was so lucky to feature it in SIMPLY HYGGE magazine. I absolutely adore it, and if you hurry you can easily make one just in time for the 1st of December this Thursday: “Christmas is upon us and there’s nothing better than a festive countdown calendar to help getting into the festive… Keep Reading
If you like hygge, you are going to love this edition of Simply Hygge Magazine. This edition is all about the Festive season, and all of the magical and hyggelige things we do in my family to create hygge inside and outside – here and there and everywhere! Hygge is all about being together, doing things together, and if you have children, you know that their anticipation and exitement is… Keep Reading
Many of you know that I published my first online magasin through Issuu a bit over a month ago – have a look here. The response has been overwhelming to say the least, and I have reached more people than I ever hoped possible. Perhaps it is because the market is flooded with hygge at the moment, and perhaps it is because I managed to make something people like. I… Keep Reading
I have always been one for sharing bits and bobs from our lives. Not too much information, but just enough. Lately, I have shared less than usually, and I feel I have lost a bit of authenticity because of it. So I might get back to good old me, and share – not only everything that we do, but perhaps also adding thoughts and everyday hygge, and everyday life in between…. Keep Reading
Since I moved back to Denmark around 10 years ago the tradition of Halloween has gone from an unknown tradition to one of the most loved holidays every year. I never used to get all dressed up, or go ‘trick or treating’ as a child myself, but it has become increasingly popular and the Danish children love it. One thing I always wanted to experience is a visit to ‘a pumpkin patch’…. Keep Reading
The special someone, who taught me everything there is to know about HYGGE is my Grandmother – (the word in Danish is ‘MORMOR’). My Mormor is the Master of hygge, tasty old fashioned recipes, DIY projects and she is even a very accomplished flower decorator. My Grandparents had the most fantastic garden, with hundreds of different types of flowers, ripe seasonal fruit, and a garden filled to the brim with… Keep Reading
