Small elaborate changes that make the ordinary seem extraordinary!!
I was very lucky to attend a stunning event in The Hercules Pavillion right in the middle of one of my favourite parks in Copenhagen ‘Kongens have’. It was a ‘Julestjerne event’ hosted by Stars for Europe, Floradania Marketing & Eckmann Studio. The Hercules Pavillion has recently undergone a tranformation in the hands of food createur Merete Becker and eventmanager Dorrit Elmequist. The Pavillion was built by Christian IV –… Keep Reading
WHEN CHRISTMAS IS AROUND THE CORNER IT IS THE TIME TO GET THE GIFTS BOUGHT BEFORE THEY SELL OUT. I HAVE SCOURED THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND THESE GORGEOUS GIFTS – THESE GIFTS WOULD MAKE MOST PEOPLE EXCEEDINGLY HAPPY! 1.Tactile throw // Strikaholic 2.Hurricane // RO Collection 3. Bowl kråkebolle // Ment 4.Salt grater // Rivsalt 5.Edge vase // Skagerak 6.Lino print // Monika Petersen 7.Mini candle giftset // Skandinavisk… Keep Reading
“CHASING HYGGE” Sometimes. getting a break from it all is the tonic we all need to make the heart beat just that little bit faster. “To travel is to live” said our own world famous author Hans Christian Andersen, and I can only agree. Something as simple as visiting a foodhall abroad becomes a voyage into interesting and different types of food, local pro- duce; and eating out in a… 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
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
I am probably one of the only people in Denmark who rarely wears knitted jumpers. I have many knitted scarves. I even have a stunning knitted jacket and a poncho, but no jumpers!. However, I am a huge fan of using knit in the interiors, and I have recently discovered the beautiful work of Dorte Niedziella, the designer behind Strikaholic. Already in early childhood, Dorte Niedziella took a strong interest in… 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
Candles are an integral part of hygge, and the Danes love to burn candles all year round. Some people say that the concept of hygge started somewhere, with a source of light in the middle, and people huddling together, to keep warm. Togetherness is very much the heart of hygge. It’s common to create a certain atmosphere in your home, and at dusk lighting some candles, and sitting down together,… 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
