Hygge is a “Danish concept [that] cannot be translated to one single word but encompasses a feeling of cozy contentment and well-being through enjoying the simple things in life.” {source} Learn how to live a hygge life with these – and other – titles available 24/7 on Hoopla*. With Hoopla there are no holds and no waiting, and all you need to check out is a valid Jefferson County Library Card.
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Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness by Marie Tourell Søderberg
Danish actress and hygge aficionado Marie Tourell Søderberg has travelled the length and breadth of her home country to create the perfect guide to cooking, decorating, entertaining and being inspired the hygge way.
Full of beautiful photographs and simple, practical steps and ideas to make your home and life both comfortable and cheering all year round, this book is the easy way to introduce hygge into your life.
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The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking
Meik is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and has spent years studying the magic of Danish life. He is committed to finding out what makes people happy and has concluded that hygge is the magic ingredient that makes Danes the happiest nation in the world. In this beautiful, inspiring book he will help you be more hygge: from picking the right lighting and planning a dinner party through to creating an emergency hygge kit and even how to dress.
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Hygge Knits by Various Authors
Capture the spirit of ‘hygge’ – the Danish art of finding pleasure in simple things – with this collection of cozy knitted projects. Featuring a range of small and large projects for garments and snuggly home accessories this is the perfect hygge knitting pattern collection to keep the winter cold at bay.
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Hygge & West Home: Design for a Cozy Life by Christiana Coop & Aimee Lagos
Hygge & West Home offers a look into 20 covetable homes designed to promote feelings of coziness, companionship, and comfort, from an intimate apartment in San Francisco to a log cabin in Wyoming, a family home in Minneapolis, and a colorful oasis in Brooklyn. With page after page of aspirational interiors, engaging interviews with home owners, and tips on creating similar feelings in any space, this eyecatching book explores what makes a house a truly personal space and offers readers the tools and inspiration to make their home their own.
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The Joy of Hygge: How to Bring Everyday Pleasures and Danish Coziness Into Your Life by Jonny Jackson & Elias Larsen
The Joy of Hygge is packed with recipes to warm you on a winter’s evening, craft ideas for decorating your home, and inspirational suggestions for enjoying the magic of everyday pleasures.
Remember-a little hygge brings a lot of happiness.
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All text above from publisher’s descriptions.
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