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Although not a common word in North America, hygge (HOOG UH) is known widely in Nordic countries. It is simply a way of life for arguably the happiest countries on Earth. Finland, Denmark and Iceland rank as the Top 3 Happiest countries, in 2022. Wikipedia’s definition of hygge is a word that describes a mood of coziness and “comfortable conviviality” with feelings of wellness and contentment. I have put together a list of my top 5 ideas to practice hygge in Spring. I highly recommend you also check out Meik Wikings popular book My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place.

1. Get Organized and Declutter with Spring Hygge

It’s no secret that when we purge the belongings we no longer need or that serve us, our bodies go through a detox of their own. When we do a deep clean of our spaces, doesn’t the air seem fresher and cleaner?? I find truth in that where there is clutter, there is chaos, and chaos is the opposite of hygge.

I stick to having a place for everything and putting everything in its place. Does that mean my house is spotless? Absolutely not. And hygge isn’t about having a perfect, organized space. It’s about creating a space that functions on the level that makes you happy. It brings you a sense of peace and coziness. If you always have blankets piled up on the couch (me!) and laundry in baskets waiting to be folded for two days until you have time to sit down and watch that new episode of Vanderpump Rules (also me!), you have found your own version of hygge.

If you need help decluttering and organizing your belongings, try Marie Kondo’s life-changing magic of tidying up or The Home Edit (currently 35% off!)

2. Plant Herbs/Flowers/Indoor Plants to create Spring Hygge

Spring is when we start to think about planting gardens and flowers. If you are in the prairies, it’s also seeding time. I love growing herbs because they are easy to maintain, and it’s something my son loves to help with. We are planting a garden this year, which we all get excited about helping with.
I have added more indoor plants to our new house than ever and haven’t killed any of them so far! (Fingers crossed!) We have a snake plant which is a great indoor plant for beginners like myself. They flourish in any lighting condition, and it can go up to a month without water. We have had an aloe plant for many years. Not only is it great for sunburns, but it’s also a plant that needs minimal attention. If you don’t have an outdoor space, bring the outdoors in. Hang plants or add potted or smaller plants to create interest.

3. Open Your Windows

Opening your windows to let the fresh air in is a great way to bring the outdoors in. There is something about listening to the birds chirping or the sound of the rain to signal that spring is here. Having your windows open at night on a cooler evening is a great excuse to grab a blanket and get cozy reading a book or playing a game together, which is very hygge.

My favourite blanket is the Kousa available here. It’s a pillow, its a blanket, it’s a robe. It’s the most hygge blanket you will ever find.

4. Drink Coffee Outside

I am lucky enough to have a deck on the front and back at my new house. I enjoy mornings with my coffee on the front south-facing deck and evenings watching the sunset from the back. It’s peaceful and not too warm in the morning, and I grab my coffee, sometimes a blanket, and sit in the fresh air enjoying my oat milk creamer perfectly frothed in my coffee. I recently bought a bamboo wind chime, and the subtle sound when the bamboo reeds hit each other is a mild, soothing echo perfect for the ambience of hygge.

5. Create A Cozy Outdoor Sanctuary for even more Spring Hygge vibes

Hygge is often thought of as an indoor thing involving a cozy blanket and a fireplace. However, this is only sometimes the case- hygge is not dependent on a particular season, time of day or location. As someone who lives in the prairies of Canada, winter can be eight months of the year. Meaning we spend a ton of time indoors avoiding the freezing wind chills and arctic-like temperatures. If you’re a hockey parent like myself, you spend an outrageous amount of time in hockey rinks, primarily in sub-zero temperatures.

Hygge is something I try to practice every day, even in a small way. Sometimes we are even doing hygge without intentionally doing hygge! It is all about warm, soft candlelight, cozy blankets, comfy socks, indulgent food, hot drinks and quality time – my love language! Practicing hygge is about consciously creating moments that make you feel good and give you a sense of well-being that works in every season.