A Very Hygge Fall Bucket List

I recently stumbled across an incredibly cynical article in which the author stated that American’s are “doing hygge wrong” because “hygge is not just wearing fuzzy socks and lighting candles”. While this article absolutely annoyed me (mostly because there’s nothing wrong with putting on fuzzy socks, lighting candles, and calling that hygge time), I wasContinue reading “A Very Hygge Fall Bucket List”

What the F is Fika?

Excuse me? You kiss your mother with that mouth? What is this Fika? Why should you care? Fika: An important part of Swedish culture – it means “making time for friends and colleagues to share a cup of coffee (or tea) and a little something to eat.”Oh, so, a coffee date? Put simply, yes. ButContinue reading “What the F is Fika?”

August Hygge Challenge

So it’s the middle of summer; the cozy-lover’s nightmare. It’s hot, sweaty, sunny and busy everywhere… and if you’re anything like me, you’re missing the cozy environments and activities that seem to be present in every OTHER season.. But no one said you couldn’t embrace the hygge lifestyle in the summer. If anything, it’s importantContinue reading “August Hygge Challenge”