Hygge

 I have been learning about Hygge (pronounced Hoo-ga) over the last few years.  Initially I learned about this Scandinavian concept through a magazine subscription that I adore - Stampington’s Bella Grace, then through the Bella Grace Field Guide.  The concept is now transferring to my everyday life and journaling. Hygge describes a send of coziness, togetherness, and wellness.  Hygge cannot be bought, it is more an experience and giving yourself permission to be more mindful of what coziness means to you.  

When I think of coziness, I think of the cabin where I am now privileged to live full-time in my retirement.  Moving here has made me appreciate the simpler things of life.  Hygge to me can be simply being in my PJs, wrapping up in a soft blanket outside by a fire pit, reading a good book on a rainy day, snuggling with my boxers on the couch, a cup of tea while I journal, watching the birds at the feeder when I drink my coffee in the morning……. There are so many things that I could write here.  

I love Let’s Make Art and their subscriptions because they make me really think about journaling and different techniques.  I was working today with their Impressions from Home journaling kit and the focus was on Hygge.  I love journaling and then covering it up with other art.  No one can really read it but it has my thoughts on it.  Keeps my information private but included in art.  This is what I did today:

Later I will be posting how the background was made.  I have been having a lot of fun with these backgrounds.

Until next time, Hugs,  

Meg