Hygge: "A cozy quality that makes a person feel content and comfortable." - Merriam Webster
Hygge originates in Scandinavia and involves embracing winter through cozy atmospheres anyone can recreate. There is no standard to follow, but adopting little comforts that tend to each of the five senses is a great place to start.
Sight: As Jennifer Rakestraw of Century Park Interiors puts it, "There is something incredibly special about lighting. It makes the holiday season romantic and loving."
Whether it's the glow of holiday lights strung or candle flames flickering above the mantle, mood lighting can make winter's long, dark evenings easier on the eye.
Sound: Good news if you started playing festive tunes in October! This is where they come in. If you're not quite ready to embrace the spirit of the season, pull up a classical playlist or pull out your record player for an elegant, retro mood.
Taste: There's just no topping freshly baked goodies as the weather gets chilly. Keep a jar of warm chocolate chip cookies at the ready and transform your morning coffee station into a hot chocolate bar with mini marshmallows, cinnamon sticks and whipped cream.
Smell: While candles and incense will do the job here, fall simmer pots offer a little more creative freedom. Start with a pot of simmering water and add your favorite seasonal scents like cinnamon, nutmeg, oranges and apples for an all-day aroma.
Touch: On the coldest days of the year, all we need is a living space that emulates warmth. Incorporate fuzzy blankets draped across the sofa or bed, layer up on throw pillows and, best of all, light a yule log in the fireplace for some external warmth and bundle up!
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