There’s nothing quite like sitting beside a crackling fire, sipping a warm beverage, and enjoying the presence of loved ones nearby. In Denmark, these moments are often described as hygge (pronounced “hyoo-guh”), a Danish word that most closely resembles the English word “cozy.”
However, saying hygge translates to “cozy” ignores the full meaning and beauty behind this Danish expression and cultural phenomenon. As one book describes it, cozy is a physical description, but hygge is “a state of mind.”
Although Hygge is an experience that can’t be bought or forced, it can be cultivated, according to Danish citizen Louise. As a lover of all things hygge, Louise shared some of her advice on how to bring the true meaning of hygge to our homes.
Jessica Grimaud 