A Very Hygge Gift Guide

*Links have been updated (where possible) as of 10/18/2021. Some items were no longer available and did not have a suitable alternative.

The only gift guide you’ll ever need! Okay, that’s probably not true… But it is very near and dear to my heart. Possibly because I own (and absolutely adore) most the things on this guide. I love when people make gift guides based off products the actually have and love.

If you know someone who needs more cozy in their life, you’ve found the right place. This Very Hygge Gift Guide is the perfect selection of gifts to please any hygge-lover.

Here’s a quick reminder of all the things hygge living revolves around:


Now that we’re refreshed on everything hygge revolves around,
let’s get to this gift guide:

L I N K S
1. Linen Waffle Robe | 2. Peace of Mind Essential Oil Kit | 3. Modern Bird Feeder (similar)
4. The Hygge Game | 5. Speckled Travel Mug | 6. The Little Book of Lykke | 7. The Little Book of Hygge
8. Delicious Baked Goods | 9. Faux Fur Slippers | 10. Cropped Fleece Pullover (similar) | 11. Salt Lamp
12. Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Camera | 13. Traditional Medicinal Tea | 14. Cement Candle Houses
15. Cozy Joggers | 16. Cement Candle & Candle Holders | 17. Bodum Gooseneck Kettle
18. Starry Night Aroma Light | 19. Edge Wine Glasses | 20. Knit Throw (similar)

  1. Cozy up in this lightweight linen waffle robe.
  2. Get absolutely zen with this “Peace of Mind” essential oil kit (with adorable carrying case)
  3. Observing nature is very hygge, especially with this modern bird feeder that looks like a cozy home.
  4. The Hygge Game is 300 entertaining, interesting and thoughtful questions designed to spark cozy conversation.
  5. Sip all the hot drinks out of this cute, sturdy ceramic mug.
  6. The Little Book of Lykke is all about happiness – very hygge.
  7. The Little Book of Hygge is where my journey began, and where I suggest everyone starts learning about hygge.
  8. You can find amazing baked goods at your local bakery. Shopping local + sweet treats = ultimate hygge.
  9. Keep your feet warm and stylish with these cozy faux fur slippers.
  10. This warm, fashionable cropped pullover will make you feel put-together while practically wearing PJ’s.
  11. Salt lamps cast a beautiful golden glow that adds instant hygge to any room.
  12. Capture all your lovely cozy moments with an old school instant camera.
  13. Traditional Medicinal Blends cater to boosting your mood, and they really work.
  14. Put a candle in these Cement Houses and admire the instant homy, cozy feeling they produce.
  15. A soft pair of joggers is a necessity for comfy lounging.
  16. Add earthy texture and interest with these local, cement candles.
  17. A beautiful modern electric kettle perfect for all the afternoon tea.
  18. Cast a beautiful starry glow with this essential oil warming light.
  19. The most stunning wine glass you’ll ever find, perfect for curling up by the fire.
  20. Add style and warmth to any occasion with this heavy neutral knit throw.

I hope this guide gives you inspiration for the perfect cozy gifts. I know many of us are seeking hygge in these troubling times, so gifts that remind us to embrace the warm, comforting little things in life are definitely the way to go this year.

November Gratitude Challenge

This post was originally written in 2020. *To participate in the 2025 November Gratitude Challenge, check my Instagram stories each morning in November!*

HEAD OVER TO MY INSTAGRAM TO JOIN THE FUN



Is doing a Gratitude Challenge in November cliché? Maybe.
Do we all desperately need 30 straight days of counting our blessings though? Absolutely.

This challenge may be a little, well, challenging. I get it. It’s been a really rough year.
Let’s validate your feelings by going through some of the BULL SHIT we’ve experienced so far in 2020:
1) We’ve been in a global pandemic for 8 months. E I G H T M O N T H S. With no end in sight. Regardless of how you feel about it, hundreds of thousands of people have died from it and that’s horrendous.
2) One of the most turbulent presidential elections of all time is about to go down. There’s a strong possibility that EITHER winner will lead to some form of civil unrest. (Did you vote??? GO. VOTE)
3) Many incredibly influential people have died: RBG, John Lewis, Chadwick Boseman, Bill Withers, Kobe and countless others.
4) Thousands of people are out of jobs, housing, and more.
5) This is getting grim, I’ll stop listing things now.

The point is, no matter how tough 2020 has been, there is SO MUCH we all have to be grateful for. (As long as Betty White holds out for another few months). So with that, I’m issuing you a challenge.
I’m challenging you to write, (or post) an item of gratitude every day for the month of November.
I have provided some prompts to help prevent redundancy and creative blocks, and I will be posting each one of them on my Instagram stories every day from November 1st til’ November 30th.
See the calendar and a few IG templates below to know what you’re getting yourself into.

*Post was written in 2020. Calendar has been updated for 2022*

Whether you choose to write each item in a journal, or follow along on Instagram to screen shot my story each day, is completely up to you. I would encourage you to do both, and to go into more detail about your gratitude in your journal.

The most important thing is that you make expressing gratitude a daily ritual.

I promise, it will change your life.

Now let’s get started with counting all the beautiful things life has to offer.

How to Have the Most Hygge Fall Ever

This year has been a doozy. Seriously, what a whirlwind. SEVEN months ago, I created what would become my most popular blog post ever – “Embracing Hygge During Quarantine“. I think it’s pretty obvious why it exploded; people are more intrigued by hygge this year than ever before.

With everything that has happened, and the election coming up, I feel like it’s my DUTY to make sure you have the most hygge fall, ever.

Fall is already incredibly hygge, but I want to make sure that you take time to slow down, and do activities that will help you feel calm, fulfilled, and cozy.

Here are 10 ways to have the most hygge fall, ever.


Let me expand a little bit:

  1. LEARN ABOUT HYGGE
    Read The Little Book of Hygge, or if a book is too much, check out my original Part 1 & Part 2 posts about what hygge is and why you need it in your life. Once you truly understand the purpose of hygge, you’ll be able to appreciate it more
  2. INDULGE IN TREATS
    We all have a childlike desire to go to town on a caramel apple or a bag of kettle corn, so do it. There is comfort and happiness to be found in having a treat here and there.
  3. PLAY IN NATURE
    When was the last time you jumped in a pile of leaves? Climbed a tree? Picked an apple? It’s probably been a long time, like, since-you-were-a-kid-long. I think it’s time to get outside and do it.
  4. EXPRESS GRATITUDE
    Sure, this can be done anytime of year. But when the busy-ness of summer starts to settle and the days start getting short, seasonal affective disorder can creep in. An amazing way to combat that is to count your blessings, in writing, at least a few times a week.
  5. ADJUST YOUR LIGHTS
    Speaking of shorter days, the sun setting early means it’s time for: candles, string lights, and salt lamps. Seriously. You need to light up your space in a way that brings comfort and contentment. Make it a habit to turn them all on right before the sun sets each evening.
  6. GO OUT FOR FIKA
    If you missed my post about fika, you’re gunna want to check it out. In short, fika means “to go out for coffee and a bite to eat with your friends or colleagues”. As I say in my blog about it “Covid has created this fear of being around our friends and I think that as long as we’re all responsible, aware of our bodies and how they’re feeling, and hygienic, we can (and should) make this work.”
  7. SET UP A HYGGEKROG
    Call it whatever you want; a nook, a nest, the comfiest corner of the couch… All you need to do is pick a spot in your home to spruce up with extra blankets & pillows, a coaster for your hot tea, a reading light, some candles, and whatever else makes you feel ultra-cozy.
  8. HAVE A BONFIRE
    Big comfy sweaters, rainboots, wool socks, orange glowy light from a crackling fire, a bright yellow moon on a crisp October night – nothing’s more hygge than that. Don’t forget to bring the hot apple cider and some friends.
  9. DECORATE PUMPKINS
    Are you catching on to the trend? There’s a reason for the term “child-like sense of wonder”. Doing things we did as children is cozy and nostalgic, but most importantly, fun. No one ever frowned while carving a pumpkin, plus, candles go inside them which is very very hygge.
  10. GO FOR A DRIVE
    Quite possibly my most favorite hygge-fall activity. Look up the most scenic fall drives in your area, or if you’re feeling brave, just hit the road.

Obviously there are so many fall activities you can do that are cozy and fun, this is just a list to get you started.
The most important takeaway is that learning about and embracing hygge is a wonderful way to enrich your life.

If you’re constantly seeking out and embracing things that bring you simple joy, you will always be joyful.

Happy Fall my sweet friends. ❤