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Cozy Essentials For The Hygge Lifestyle
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items The word hygge means coziness. The hygge lifestyle is all about comfort; warm intimate spaces, luxurious soft blankets and the fluffiest socks you can find. Think candles, hot tea, and gentle dim light. Think hot spiced apple cider in a crockpot whil...
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Blankets and Pillows
Candles, Incense and Scent Diffusers
Accessories and Clothes
Furnishings
Self-Care
Blankets and Pillows
Absolutely essential for creating a space that oozes comfort and luxury. A blanket for every surface is practically a commandment for hygge living.
Chunky knits are the best! They're perfect for cuddling up on the couch with a book. I'm a huge fan of crocheting and knitting, so the style is great for me.
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Throw blankets are dead useful. They're great for couches and for armchairs. The more fluffy throw blankets, the better!
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Get you a pillow with armrests. Trust me, it makes reading on the couch a lot more comfortable. Faux fur is really soft, too. I have a collection of blankets with this style of cover, and I love the heck out of them.
Sherpa Faux Fur Backrest
Chunky blankets and faux fur are great for the autumn and winter. But for spring and summer, you don't want to wrap up in anything too heavy. A light knit throw makes for a solid compromise, and I keep one folded by the foot of my bed for when it's t...
Bree Knit Throw
Pillows are vital. Pile as many of those suckers as you can throw down; there's nothing better on a bad day than hugging a fluffy pillow. Maximum self-care!
Addisan Cotton Throw Pillow
Candles, Incense and Scent Diffusers
Our sense of smell is really important. It links to our brains in a powerful way, triggering memories and nostalgia. It can relax us or excite us, and it really pulls a room together. Personally, I don't think a room is complete without the scent of ...
The scent of beeswax is absolutely fantastic. For me, it's the ultimate nostalgia smell! For an added bonus, beeswax candles are non-toxic and generally good for people with allergies to use in their homes. They give a very gentle yellow light, perfe...
The Wicked Bee: 100% Pure Beeswax Candles made ...
Choosing the right incense burner is important for both safety and for style. I really like the simplicity of this set, and setting it up on its own tray makes clean up a lot easier!
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This incense burner is genius! Having the burning stick held over a glass makes it super easy to clean up the ash, which is really handy.
Handmade Incense Holder/Incense Burner/For Flowers Too - Unique Design - Yoga, Meditation, Tea Tasting - Aesthetic Fragrance Experience
Flower-scented candles are perfect for spring! I really like the little ceramic holders these come in. They're really simple, but funky. They'd make a great center piece for a table display.
Garden Scents Ceramic Candle, 9 oz
Reed diffusers are one of my favorite ways to add scents to a room. They don't have flames, so it's safer to leave alone than candles, which need supervision. I have used everything from apple blossom scents to fresh cucumber scents in my room.
Baltic Amber Reed Diffuser
This Black Cherry incense is easily my favorite. The fragrance is strong, but not overly pungent in my experience. I burn it with the window open so the smoke doesn't become overpowering in a small room.
Gonesh Incense Extra Rich- Black Cherry (20 Sticks In 1 Pack) (Pack of 3)
I love food scents for my candles. The reason is twofold: one, they're really comforting to me. And two: my mother gets a horrible headache from floral and perfumed scents. For whatever reason, candles scented like food don't seem to bother her so mu...
Fresh Strawberries Candle
Is there a better smell than orange, cloves and cinnamon? Apart from pumpkin spice, or apple cinnamon…anything spiced and delicious smelling, really…
Orange Cinnamon Candle
The scent of autumn, pure and irresistable. Mulled spicy cider!
Mulled Cider Fragrance Family
The smell of this candle damn near put me on my backside earlier. It literally smells like a cross between fresh baked cookies and a pumpkin pie, it's amazing!
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle 3-Wick Candle
Accessories and Clothes
I'm addicted to scarves, shawls and cardigans. I own way too many, and I can't resist buying more. They're blankets you can wear! They're especially handy on chilly evenings. Maximum cozy.
My partner bought me one of these as a Yule gift a couple years ago. It's nice and soft, and the burgundy colored yarn is super pretty! Awesome for the Fall season.
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I'm an absolute sucker for a nice cardigan, but they're usually too heavy for the summer. This one is nice and light, and the pattern allows for it to breathe nicely in the heat. Always buy a size or two too big- more comfortable!
Long Shimmer Pointelle Drop Shoulder Cardigan
Oversized sweaters are a must. I always aim for looser tops when I can, especially for clothing you wear in layers. There's nothing comfier than a loose, open-stitch sweater over a tank top on a cool summer evening. I really like the warm beige color...
Crochet Knit Sweater by Black Tape
This piece is not one of my designs, but I'm impressed by the artist's choice of form. It's beautifully simple and clean! The silver has been hammered to form a gorgeous rustic texture, and the spiral form makes for a lovely, graceful pin. It's perfe...
Silver shawl pin, scarf pin, hat pin, cardigan clip, wire wrap round spiral brooch Sterling silver Copper Minimalist Handmade
POCKETS! Seriously though, cardigans with pockets are both ridiculously comfy and super convenient. I always buy mine a size or two too big, so it's like wearing a fluffy blanket. This one is so nice, and I love the off-white color. Perfect as we mov...
Long-Sleeve Open Cardigan with Pockets | Regular | Reitmans
Furnishings
A lot of people buy furniture just for the look. I don't personally care if my furniture matches- I just want it to be comfortable. Give me giant L-shaped couches and old wooden futons with pillow-top covers.
Personally, I sleep on a futon at home. I love the convenience of being able to fold it up into a couch for watching TV. I cheat and add a foam pad on top for extra softness.
Mainstays Memory Foam Futon
Having a soft armchair in your space provides maximum comfort without taking up too much room. The ability to stretch this one out and recline fully is a huge bonus; perfect for taking naps, or just laying down to read. I prefer my chairs to be as cl...
Serta Cooper Convertible Sleeper Chair
Sectionals are a great option for maximizing comfort in a small space. They allow you to fit couches into corners or around tables, creating an enclosed space that feels cozy and secure.
2-piece Upholstered Sectional - No Assembly Required
I made a point of getting a nice, rustic-looking coffee table for my bedroom. I have a folding futon in place of a standard bed, and I wanted a surface that I could place alongside it. I needed a place where I could stack my books, store my laptop an...
Palisades Square Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table (44")
When my partner and I started shopping for a new bed -our old frame was damaged and needed replacing- we decided to upgrade. We went from a queen sized bed to a king. Best. Decision. Ever! We both have so much space to spread out, we both have our ow...
Solid Wood Bed Frame
I can't stand a firm mattress. I need softness. My partner is the same way; with his bad back and hip and my bad knees, a firm mattress is a recipe for stiff and painful mornings. Pillowtop mattresses, extra soft, are our personal heaven. This is one...
Perfect Sleeper® Sleep Excellence™ Medium PillowTop Mattress
Self-Care
Personally, I think making time for yourself and your own needs is an important part of any lifestyle. You can't be comfortable if you're stressed and wrung out like an old rag. Make time to relax!
I was born in New Brunswick, Canada. BrettLynn Farms is a local business that I absolutely love. Their beeswax and honey products are wonderful and natural, and fantastic for your skin.
Coconut Paradise Body Lotion - Brettlynn Farms
I love to support local businesses, and BrettLynn Farms is a great example. I've bought gift boxes from them to give away to family as gifts, and I'm in love with their beeswax moisturizers. I dry my hands out in the workshop and without some kind of...
Moisturizing Cream (50ml/1.7fl oz) - Brettlynn Farms
I watch Aspen Essence videos all the time. Their soup pours and lotion making videos are really soothing, and it's great seeing the process of handmaking their products from scratch. They sell out often, so it's worth keeping a close eye on their sho...
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My mother-in-law introduced me to Monticello Honey. She bought the soap and lotion for her bathroom and after using it to wash my hands I couldn't stop inhaling the scent. It smells edible, and delicious!
Monticello Honey Skin Care Set