How To Hygge (Hoo-gah) in November — Theresa Gromski Studio

November, it’s a funny unloved month isn’t it? Squished miserably between all the spooky fun of October when the cooler weather was still a novelty and we were enjoying all the crisp glorious autumn walks and mellow sunshine and the celebrations and downright decadence of December.

After the excitement of bonfire night has fizzled out what are we left with? A long cold month with dark evenings and an even longer winter ahead of us.

Well that’s a cheery start to this weeks blog isn’t it?! The only thing to do is embrace it! I love getting cosy all year round and was practicing the Danish idea of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah in case you wondered) long before it became a popular lifestyle trend. My home is filled with candles, snuggly blankets, sheepskins and cosy Hygge corners.

Hygge in case you’ve been living under a (not particularly snuggly) rock is the Danish concept of cosy contentment and enjoying the simple things in life. The Danes are consistently at the top of the list of the World’s happiest countries despite having notoriously long and bleak winters.

Embracing the dark nights and cold weather by cocooning ourselves in comfort and hunkering down is the way to go so I’ve gathered a selection of my favourite things to buy right now to make your home a wonderfully snug and comforting retreat.

So batten down the hatches, light that scented candle, pop the kettle on and snuggle down, happy Hygge time!

Theresa x

1. Icelandic Sheepskin £110 The Rustic Shack - Sheepskins are the perfect accessory to create a Hygge sanctuary, I have about 8! The Rustic Shack, a local business to me has a wonderful ethically sourced selection of both sheepskins and reindeer hides.

2.Handcrafted Bloomingville mug £11 MonPote Home - Time for tea! (or coffee) and for a really lovely cuppa a tactile handcrafed mug is a must.

3.Natural Sheepskin Slippers £39 TAE Boutique - Keep your tootsies warm on winter evenings with these beautiful natural sheepskin slippers.

4.Kinta Celadon Teapot £36 Abode Living - Tea tastes even better when made in a pot and this japanese style teapot will set you up for you own cosy tea ceremony in your home.

1. Tyke Table Lamp in Smoke £39.50 Abigail Ahern - Cosy ambient lighting is a must to create a hygge atmosphere in your home. No body feels comfortable sitting under bright central lights, so dot small lanterns and candles around for an inviting atmosphere. This one is a battery operated lamp too so is useful for illuminating those corners with no nearby plug sockets.

2. Wool Hot Water Bottle £24.50 Weald Store - Save the planet (or help it at least) and turn the heating down a few degrees and snuggle under a blanket with a hot water bottle…

3. Klippan Wool Blanket £69 Arket - And this is the perfect thick blanket to snuggle under.

4.Patchouli and Clary sage Candle £19 Holistic - A beautifully scented candle (or ten!) is an absolute must, Holistic is one of my favourite candle brands.

1 .House Doctor Tea Light Holder £5 Light and Bay - Flickering candle light is the best light and the patterns thrown by this punched brass lantern are so pretty ( a bargain price too)

2. Hay Sowden Kettle in grey £98 Article - If you’re anything like me and a tea addict, the kettle is always on so make the tea making extra special with this beautifully designed minimalist kettle from Hay.

3. Ferm Living Port Firewood Basket £85 Rose and Grey Interiors - An open fire or log burner is wonderful at this time of year, keep all your logs nearby in the simple but stylish log holder.

4. Soy Wax Candle in Eaglewood £14 G.A.S Life Store Ltd - and finally because I can’t just have one candle lit, this one is from a local store to me which sells eco friendly homewares, cleaning products and beautifully scented soy candles, Eaglewood is my absolute favourite scent.