Cozy feels in our bedroom at night.

Black Lamps / Bench / Bed / Duvet Cover / Nightstands / White Shams / Accent Pillow / Chandelier / Mirror / Rug / Olive Branch Wreath / Paint Colors: Benjamin Moore Pale Oak and Benjamin Moore Ivory White #925

Have you ever relished in a winter snow day and spent it under blankets watching movies or reading books? Or perhaps you’ve opted to stay home on a Saturday night in comfy clothing, enjoying a glass of tea/wine, takeout or homemade treat by the fire. Or maybe you’ve been quick to turn on the lamps, light the candles, and turn on French cafe music as the sun starts to sink below the horizon. Or you’ve made a hearty meal and hosted friends for game night. If you found yourself nodding to any of that, you’re familiar with hygge!

At this point, most of us have at least heard of hygge, especially if you’ve watched Frozen with little kids approximately one million times. But what, exactly, is it? Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word for cozy contentment, comfort and well-being feelings… but it’s also a mindset and lifestyle. The idea is that hygge can not only get you through the bitterly cold times of the year, but also genuinely enjoy them. Denmark has hellish winters, yet it still ranks as one of the happiest countries on earth. Why? Hygge.