How to Hygge at Home

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) embodies the feeling of ultimate comfort and contentment–a book next to the fireplace, a warm blanket after a long day or cozying up on the couch with some tea.

Live like the Danish do and find an escape in your own home with these snuggle-worthy products. 

Blanket

Curl up in this Chunky Knit Blanket w/ Tassels from Hygge Life made with 100 percent Merino wool and comes in multiple colors, $390; hyggelife.com. 

Pillow

The Oh Deer Cotton Feathers Throw Pillow delivers a little Nordic flair to the couch or bed, $180; perigold.com.

Slippers

Slide into these Manolo Blahnik Mariamu Suede Shearling Slipper Mules from Neiman Marcus for a sense of pampering around the house, $795; neimanmarcus.com. 

Candle

Relax with the Colorado-made Evergreen candle complete with custom essential oils. Too many choices? Old Pine offers a monthly subscription service that includes three outdoor-inspired fragrance candles for $22/month, prices vary; oldpinecandleco.com. 

Mug

Sip on a warm drink in the Stack Mug from Heath Ceramics, $36; heathceramics.com.  

Book

Learn more about how the Danes achieve their pursuit of happiness (and emphasis on self-care) with The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living; meikwiking.com.

Want more hygge? Read our story on The Couple Behind Hygge Life.