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Since the weather outside is getting colder, and the holidays are upon us we thought we’d bring up the awesome practice of taking coziness, comfort and joy to the NEXT LEVEL. Have you heard of it? Hygge (pronounced HOO-gə) is the Danish practice of elevating coziness and comfortable conviviality to an art form. And since most people love to be comfy and cozy Hygge is catching on worldwide. Imagine all things relaxing and comforting that you love and combine them all together in your head. For instance, picture a crackling fire, a comfy armchair, a pile of pillows and throws, a warm mug of cocoa, a loved one, a stack of good books. Are you with us? Now imagine some great music playing softly and the enticing smell of delicious cookies baking in the oven. Oh, and envision yourself wearing something extremely soft with some fuzzy slippers, too. Sound heavenly? Well, that’s Hygge for ya.

Hygge is all about taking the time to amp up the cozy factor. For example, when you get in for the night after a long day of work, you can just plop down on your couch to watch tv like you usually do. OR, you could take a little time to first light a candle, put a throw in the dryer for a minute to warm it up, pile on all your pillows, get some warm tea, fix a plate of special snacks and hunker down for a super awesome tv experience. Which sounds cozier? Hygge baby!!!

Whenever you take the time to light a fire, don’t you just love it? Fire one up, toast your toes in relaxing flannel pjs next to your boo and you’ll be practicing Hygge.

Everything soft and fuzzy adds to the coziness. Like a little kitten snuggled up in a blanket.

You can make your house Hygge-ready by layering rugs, throws, and pillows with abandon. Adding in natural elements like plants makes your environment happier and healthier too.

Stack up books you’d like to read and amass some beautiful candles, too.

Give your wardrobe a Hygee makeover. Get yourself some super soft sweaters, tees, and socks. Slippers, wraps and anything uber comfortable works well for this way of lifestyle.

Incorporate your comfy clothes into your everyday life and you’ll feel a little boost of Hygge, even when you’re headed out for a busy day on the go.

Hygge is meant to be shared with others, too. Invite friends over for a relaxed evening with yummy food, candlelight, and companionship.

Lift everyone’s spirits with warm laughter, good conversation, and some fun toasts. Ensure everyone has a cushy seat and a smile on their face and you’ll all be basking in Hygge together.

Those quiet moments at home are the epitome of Hygge though. Like nestling with a newborn. So cuddly!

If you want to know more about the art of coziness we recommend The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking, Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness by Marie Tourell Søderberg, and The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well by Louisa Thomsen Brits.

Happy Hygge-ing Everybody!!

We wish you all the comfort and joy of the season (from our blanket fort in front of our roaring fire!)

Ahhhh, the holidaze. You’ve decorated, baked, cleaned, shopped, attended parties, and given of yourself tirelessly. Your loved one’s Christmas gifts have all been lovingly selected, wrapped and distributed by you, and opened by them, and that is such a relief, isn’t it? But now it’s time to treat YOURSELF in order to rejuvenate after the holiday hubbub. Rewarding yourself isn’t selfish, it’s crucial to your well-being. Buying a few little luxuries of your own will not only boost your mood, and provide motivation in the coming months but it will also give you more fuel to provide for the others in your life as we head into 2018. Don’t worry, you don’t need to search these items out, either, because we’ve compiled a few of our favorite after-Christmas gifts you can give yourself.

First up, you’ll be needing the perfect NYE dress! Our pick? This strappy, sequined slip dress from Target. Available for less than $25, this sparkly dress will solve that age-old question of “what am I gonna wear?” with ease!!! Universally flattering, this stunner can be worn with bare legs and arms for all out glam, or you could layer it over black tights and add a fuzzy cardi for a more covered up but still fancy version.

Complete your New Year’s Eve look with a modern “wow” statement in the form of these sapphire blue crushed velvet booties! These bold heels will work with dresses or pants (even jeans) for so many fun looks. You will get so much wear out of these guys. AND, you deserve them!!!

And, add some rose gold dangle earrings for less than $10, for added sparkle and pizzazz. We love the vintage vibe of these ornate cutout danglers! They’ll be wearable long past your NYE celebrations!

A new year is beginning, and you’ll be needing a fresh purse that you can throw on for all your countless errands and appointments. We think you should look stylish and also be very, very comfortable with a smaller, crossbody option. Our pick is this easy to wear Kate Spade New York Mulberry Street Pyper Pebbled Leather Crossbody Ocean Ice Blue:

And, of course, you’ll be needing a few indulgent baths with candles to get you through the winter. (Most women list a candlelit bubble bath as the most relaxing treat of all.) We got you!

We think this set of twelve bath bombs from Amazon by LifeAround2Angels will be super moisturizing and therapeutic. Handmade with all natural ingredients like Shea & Coco Butter, these soothing bombs will provide hours of relaxation time. And fun, ‘cuz they fizz like crazy and turn the water joyful colors (but don’t worry, they don’t stain the tub!)

For your candle, we suggest an absolute extravagance. Diptyque’s Baies Candle, a sumptuous scent composed of blackcurrant leaves and roses, comes in a gorgeous glass container. Heck we even love the box. This is a Parisian luxury candle that you will savor every time you light it.

Go ahead and spoil yourself! You matter! You deserve it! You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection!

Love to get cozy? Try Hygge, the Danish art of comfort and good cheer!

The Best After-Christmas Gifts to get for YOURSELF