Embracing the Cozy and Comforting: A Spring Guide to Hygge
26 March 2021 | Hygge in Spring: Embracing Comfort and Joy
Bex Massey, founder of Bramble & Fox, shares her insights on hygge—a concept centered on finding solace and simple pleasures—and how to incorporate it into one's life during Spring.
Bex's introduction to hygge came from the book "The Little Book of Hygge" by Meik Wiking, offering comfort in challenging times. Hygge, a Danish word loosely translated as "cosiness of the soul," she says, encapsulates a feeling of contentment and wellbeing. This feeling, she adds, can be experienced in various everyday moments, such as enjoying a warm beverage while watching a rainstorm or engaging in a creative hobby.
Hygge, despite associations with cold, dark seasons, transcends through Spring. Bex refutes common myths surrounding hygge, which deem it as seasonal or relegated to minimalist, neutral-colored homes. Instead, she advocates embracing color, creativity, and unique style in a hygge home.
To celebrate the arrival of spring, Bex offers several hygge tips geared towards enjoying the changing seasons and cultivating feelings of hope and contentment:
- Relax with morning tea outside or by the window, absorbing the budding greenery and signs of the season.
- Bring the outdoors indoors by arranging a collection of jars, bottles, and containers filled with pussy willow, cherry blossom, daffodils, and bluebells.
- Decorate your home or workspace with a Spring wreath, either on the door, mantel, dresser, or table centerpiece, and complete the arrangement with candles.
- Spring clean a neglected area or refresh your room layout, aiming to create a fresh, rejuvenating ambiance.
- Gather loved ones, warm blankets, hot chocolate, and venture out into the fresh spring air for a relaxing star-gazing session in the garden or local park.
- Seize the opportunity to plant a herb garden on your window ledge or participate in community allotments, channeling the spirit of intention, growth, and renewal.
Join Bex and the online #SundayHyggeClub community on Instagram (@brambleandfoxshopuk) for more inspiration on embracing hygge in Spring.
Bex Massey, founder of Bramble & Fox, curates a collection of handmade, cosy products from independent makers, fostering a sense of community and comfort. Visit www.brambleandfoxshop.com or follow @brambleandfoxshopuk on Instagram for more information on upcoming offerings and inspiration.
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- Embracing the spirit of slow living, Bex Massey from Bramble & Fox recommends incorporating the concept of hygge, a Danish term for the coziness of the soul, into one's life, especially during Spring.
- To promote the spirit of small businesses and lifestyle, Bex suggests accessorizing one's home or workspace with Spring-themed items, such as arranging a collection of seasonal flowers in jars or creating a vibrant Spring wreath.
- In the realm of fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and home-and-garden, Bex encourages individuals to experience hygge by enjoying a cup of tea outdoors, planting a herb garden, or participating in community allotments—all offering moments of contentment and wellbeing.
