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Hygge Can Help
Get comfortable and cozy by practicing some of the main principles of hygge.
Опубликовано 16 июня 2023
The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living
Meik WikingHygge is a way of life in Denmark, comprised of intimate friendships, mindfulness, and lots of candles. Is it any surprise that a country that focuses so much on engineering lovely moments tends to be happier than others? Remember: When life gives you lemons, make a hyggelig glass of lemonade. This book will give you some ideas on how to make your home more hygge, and the rest of the books in the list dive deeper into specific aspects of creating cozy. And even while you’re practicing social distancing, be sure to video chat all your friends!
The Baking Bible
Rose Levy BeranbaumNothing is more hygge than a freshly baked cake. It will remind you of all the sweetness of life, even as you’re stuck inside. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or want to try your hand at something new, Rose Levy Beranbaum’s “The Baking Bible” will have you making cakes and more like a pro. Share with your family during quarantine to immediately lift their spirits.
Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light
Jane BroxSetting the right mood with appropriate lighting is also crucial to creating a cozy atmosphere. Overhead lights are the least hygge thing in the universe! While sitting by your reading lamp in an otherwise darkened room (very hygge), read this illuminating history about humanity’s creation of artificial light.
The Principles of Knitting
June Hemmons HiattKnitting and making knitted goods for your friends and family is extremely hygge. What exudes hominess more than a knitted blanket? Plus, the soft clink of knitting needles is soothing. We’re sure lots of people want to give knitting a try while in quarantine, and this chonky book will teach everything you need to know about the craft (and then some).
At the Center of All Beauty: Solitude and the Creative Life
Fenton JohnsonThe core principle of hygge, in the end, is about slowing down, really appreciating your surroundings, and being in the moment. Take some time for YOU and your creative work, while you can. Here are some pointers on how to come to grips with the freedom and struggles of solitude.
Tweet Cute: A Novel
Emma LordTechnology, in normal times, would be seen as anti-hygge. But in these desperate times, we’ve turned to video chats and social media to keep ourselves connected. “Tweet Cute” is a great cheesy romance for this time. Perfect Pepper Evans, running the Twitter account for her family’s fast-food chain, ends up getting into a feud with a local deli, whose Twitter is run by classmate and nemesis Jack Campbell. On a separate, anonymous app, though, they’re falling in love with each other. How can they quell the fire of public passion and private desire?