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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
lighthearted
reflective
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Would’ve liked more in depth stories and experiences, and less stuff. Especially since the author points out that Hygge is an intangible, and difficult to translate in an exact way. But it did make me view the spaces I’m in differently.
Nice booklet, surfing on the Scandinavion "hygge"-hype, but a bit superficial, at times a pure commercial product. If you want something that diggs a bit deeper, I'd recommand [b:The Year of Living Danishly: My Twelve Months Unearthing the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country|23282062|The Year of Living Danishly My Twelve Months Unearthing the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country|Helen Russell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1422925714s/23282062.jpg|42819923]
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Not what I was expecting at all. The author tries to tell you about what Hygge is to him and his country in the hopes that you would be able to recognise or recreate it in yours. A love story to Denmark interspersed with interesting facts and research that can be applied. Short and sweet. I enjoyed it and was interested in the culture showcased.
Det var bare kjedelig. Og de snakket om dansk hygge, når kos/hygge er det samme i Norge🥲
This is a delightful little read, even if some of the images don't come out particularly well on a kindle, and while it may be simplifying why the Danes are so happy, it is a good reminder of taking care of yourself and those around by doing the little things. Hygge is about good food, comfort, and warmth, and doing those small activities that you enjoy be it reading by a window on a rainy day or having a small group of friends over for a simple supper. I think, while many of these things seem obvious when you read it, many people have forgotten the importance of such simple pleasures and how beneficial they can be (I'm thinking of the 'go big or go home' crowd here, like going home is a bad thing!). Hygge is about something more than just comfort etc. but it is hard to put into words, so Wiking tries to explain it by examples, granted some are more on the higher end side of things but there are plenty that aren't as candles, good home cooked food, and even comfortable simple furniture, blankets etc. don't have to be expensive. Wiking even goes as far to add that while hygge doesn't make stresses and worries go away but it helps to balance and counteract them, giving the mind and body time to relax and regroup before dealing with them, something many other similar books don't necessarily acknowledge. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this little book, and of my own home which has become my haven of comfort, contrary to the latest minimalist trends (seriously, I have more blankets and cushions than I do clothes...and proud of it too).
There wasn’t anything surprising here for me. I was looking for new ways to boost hygge but this just reiterated what I knew or pushed to buy expensive lamps. I will say this book increased my longing to at least visit Denmark, if not move to the happy welfare state.
I'll admit, I picked this up because the cover was pretty, and it was a nice enough read. There were a few good home-decorating tips and whatnot, but overall I feel there just wasn't enough content to justify a full book.
This was an easy read that reminded me of all the things that make me happy and also to be grateful.
A point Wiking makes clear is that you do not have to spend money to achieve hygge... some other readers in this review section may have missed that part. Since beginning it I have been far more mindful about appreciating the people and the little things that make up my everyday. I recommend reading it if you would like such a reminder.
A point Wiking makes clear is that you do not have to spend money to achieve hygge... some other readers in this review section may have missed that part. Since beginning it I have been far more mindful about appreciating the people and the little things that make up my everyday. I recommend reading it if you would like such a reminder.