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…
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What hygge means to me – a portrait
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.…
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What is HYGGE?
This weekend I launched the first edition of my ‘SIMPLY HYGGE’ magazine. I am overwhelmed by the response, and I am so proud you have all loved it. I have had so many lovely comments, and thumbs up, and I hope you ‘ll keep coming…
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Simply Hygge Magazine
Today I am immensely proud to present my Simply Hygge Magazine with all of you. It is everything I usually share right here on the blog, just in one beautiful magazine. I have worked hard to get it just right, and it looks exactly like…
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Create hygge with flowers & greenery
Sometimes, the most simple things are exactly what you need to create some hygge and ambience at home. I am always on the lookout for stunning branches, or flowers I can put in a vase and create a stunning vignette at home. It doesn’t have…
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The easiest Apple pie you’ll ever make
Autumn is the season, where you can harvest the most stunning produce all over the countryside. We are particularly fond of going apple picking and usually come home with more than 10 kilos of apples. We have absolutely no problem consuming all of these apples.…
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Create HYGGE at home with a camp
When it is cold, dark and wintry outside, you need to find hygge inside. If you have children, you know how much they enjoy building a camp/fort, and playing in it all day. Today there are many cute ways to build a camp for the kids.…
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Rhubarb & raspberry crumble
When I was small, I had a serious dislike for cooked fruit, and foods with lumpy bits in. I am still very particular with my foods, but I have discovered a serious love for crumbles. It is probably one of the easiest and quickest cakes…
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Setting the table to create hygge
Sometimes creating hygge at home is as easy as setting the table nicely for an impromptu dinner with friends. Chilling out together, eating something simple- but well put together, in good company – adds to the sense of wellbeing and is completely in tune with…
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Blackberry picking – Simply HYGGE
I have always appreciated living in a country where you get the feel of the 4 seasons. I must admit that I am not always fond of winter, as it is very long here, but I always look forward to autumn; sweater weather, hot drinks,…