I don’t need a Hot Girl Summer. I need a Marmot Girl Summer The marmot, nature’s chubby lil sun-basker, knows how to set personal boundaries. They alternate between total relaxation in a sunbeam and pulling a quick exit before the vibe gets too hectic or overstimulating. I am here for a Marmot Girl Summer. I … Read more
With all the planning, gift wrapping, baking, and decorating, this time of year can get crazy, and life seems to just stop until the 25th is well behind us. Today I wanted to talk about the concept of Hygge and how to make Christmas feel a little simpler, a little more manageable, and a little … Read more
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Whether your vision is to be the hangout spot on the block, or a place your kids still come to visit after moving out, small changes can be made to create a cozy, comfortable, and welcoming home for the quickly growing and ever-changing family. Products recommended here may include referral links to Amazon. If … Read more
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Have you heard of hygge? It is the Danish word that embodies the sentiments of being cozy, connected and content. If you look it up on Pinterest you will see a lot of cozy spaces full of things like flickering candles, a lovely throw, some fuzzy socks. These all make a space feel cozier, but … Read more
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If you’ve been on Pinterest, you have seen the trend of hygge posts. Homes filled with candles, coffee mugs, cozy blankets and simple living areas with warm and rustic touches, and all things scandi-inspired. Hygge is the Danish word that has no direct English translation but it is centered around coziness, contentment, and connectedness … Read more
If you are already plotting how to escape the frigid drudgery of Winter, perhaps you need to make a list of all the ways to add some HYGGE into these cold weather months! To recap: Hygge is the Danish word for that feeling you get when you are cozy, safe, seen, connected, relaxed, grateful. It … Read more
What is hygge? My bestie recently remodelled her kitchen and moved some furniture in her living room. I plunked down on her couch and shouted ‘your couch is hygge now!‘ (pronounced hoo-guh, by the way). Her couch used to be in front of the big living room window and now it was perpendicular to it … Read more
Hygge is a Danish word describing the atmosphere of connection, contentment and coziness. Once I had decluttered my house, I felt really drawn to bringing hygge into my home and life. In reading about it, I learned that there are some differences between hygge and minimalism. Knowing the difference helps me see where I am … Read more
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