Oh, how I love the holidays! Ever since Halloween ended, I can’t help daydreaming about it. If I close my eyes I can almost smell the pine needles!
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Aaaand I’m so in the mood for holiday shopping.
This year, I’ve decided to dedicate my entire Christmas shopping to hygge. Why you ask? Because I’m totally addicted to this Danish concept of mindfully indulging in everyday pleasures and creating room for coziness, comfort and togetherness in every aspect of life. And I want to share it with the whole world, but especially with my closest and loveliest people! Plus, tell me one person that will not love some worm and cozy for Christmas!
If you’re in for inspiration or out of patience when it comes to picking the perfect gift for you beloved hygge enthusiast, you’re in the right place. But beware, this is a gift guide for the experienced hygge loving fella/gal in your life, who stocked on fluffy socks, candles and cozy throws as soon as the temperatures dropped below 68°F so you wan’t find m/any of those here. You’re in for a delightful surprise, so pour yourself a cup of coffee (or tea….or cocoa….mmmm, yes, cocoa) and dive in my awesome ultimate gift guide that is so hygge you’ll feel like you’re in Denmark!
The Hygge Game
This Hygge board game will be an awesome gift for that one friend who’s into board games (gotta love a board game), but also for the whole family. It’s the perfect thing for laid back and unplugged evenings on the couch or around the dining room table. It has more than 300 entertaining, interesting and thoughtful questions designed to spark cozy conversations – if you’re lucky enough, you can crack it open right away and your party will hit the roof on the coziness scale 😉
The Mindfulness Journal
You know how mindfulness is one of the hygge cornerstones, right? If you didn’t…well, now you do 🙂 Being perfectly present, even in the coziest and happiest of moments, is a skill not so easily learned. If you have a friend, who’s on a (constant) journey of self development, this mindfulness journal will turn into an appreciated gift. It has 365 daily writing prompts divided into 52 weekly mindfulness topics which makes it great even for those not used to journaling as they will never get bored or run out of ideas of what to write.
Hygge Coloring Journal
Keeping up with the mindfulness theme, this combination between journaling, coloring and hygge will make a very special holiday gift, because it will help its receiver appreciate even more the joyful and cozy moments of the season, by making notes of them in the journaling sections of the book. However, if you’re not sure that’s up your person’s alley and you just wish to give him or her a nice and fun adult coloring book, than I suggest this one.
Hygge Quote Coffee Mug
This cup of cozy handwarmer coffe mug is a great hygge gift, especially for those of your friends that keep asking you “What was that thing you keep talking about, the cozy something” or “What does your blog name mean?” 😉 You can pair it with this Hygge coffee. It is one of those coffee blands that are capable of taking you places with every sip. Plus it is freakin’ delicious!
Hygge Noun Definition Throw Pillow Cushion
Keeping up to the cozy home vibe, this throw pillow will also make a great gift. It is cute and basically tells you what the goal is. It’s a nice reminder to unwind, relax on the couch and leave all the stress behind. I know quite a few people that are in desperate need of such a reminder.
Hygge Hammock
Yes, winter is a perfectly acceptable time to give a hammock as a gift. Any time is right to give a hammock as a gift. This one is gorgeous, and handmade. It is double sized, so it’s perfect for cuddling, and it will look stunning indoors or out on the patio during the warmer seasons.
Geometric Copper Cage String Lights
It wouldn’t be Christmas without fairy lights, would it? But these are not your regular string lights, no sir! The tiny led bulbs are nestled in beautiful copper/ rose gold geometric cages which make them look so classy and a perfect addition to your home décor all year round. They will definitely appeal to all your hygge loving minimalist friends or actually to anyone who is up for increasing the cozy and romantic vibe of his/her living room…or kitchen…or bedroom….I even bet they would look gorgeous in the bathroom, but unfortunately, they’re not waterproof, so I wouldn’t risk it.
Framed Boho Wall Art Set of 4
Another beautiful gift for the minimalists among your friends would be this Framed Boho Wall Art (set of 4). They can be arranged together to create a visual focal point it the room or used individually to pretty up different corners in your friend’s home. They are all beautiful and minimalist by design as well as pretty looking reminder to always think of ways to add more hygge to your day.
Hygge Cook Spatula Set
And now a gift for that person who will always have a special place in your heart! I’m talking about the one who cooks amazingly! You know, the one that you are always thinking of excuses to stop by their place, cause you just know that no matter what they will put a plate with something unbelievably delicious in front of you. These people have hygge in their hearts and are the gods and goddesses of the kitchen. And I am absolutely sure they will appreciate this spatula set. These spatulas are not only practical and efficient, but they are also beautifully designed and packaged and they will be appreciated. You can pair the spatula set with this cute Hygge Cookbook.
Mini Bluetooth Speaker
There’s nothing like music to get you in a good and cozy mood. And here’s where this cute retro speaker comes to play cause it’s actually a pretty loud high quality Bluetooth speaker! Pair it with a Spotify gift card and you’re golden! I can’t imagine this gift not being appreciated cause it’s so simplistic and cute that it will be an equally great fit for your little niece, your aunt or your co-worker.
Luxurious WoodWick Candle
Well, there just can’t be a hygge gift guide with no candles in it! When it comes to coziness, any candle is better than no candles, but what I want to bring to your attention is not just any candle, it’s a work of art! I love all Woodwick, because they are so unique, but the WoodWick Ellipse Scented Candle so yummy and cozy that I simply cannot get enough of it! Plus, after burning the candles you can use the gorgeous dish for years.
Blanket Fort: Growing Up Is Optional Book
The last one of my holiday gifts suggestions is a very special book – Blanket Fort: Growing Up Is Optional.It’s a direct bridge back to childhood and its unlimited powers of wild imagination. I don’t know about you, but I think there’s just no good reason why this great power should stay years behind our current life! So, why not build a blanket fort? After all, there’s nothing cosier than blanket forts, and at the same time, they are brimming with adventures and stories untold.
Tell me you’re not drooling over these amazing gift ideas!
You may have noticed the significant lack of knitwear in this ultimate hygge-holic gift guide. That’s because I figured knitted socks, mittens, and thick scarves are the first thing you think of when you start to look for hygge gift ideas, and I wanted to spark your imagination and provide you with some equally amazing, cosiness-inducing options.
BUT, in case you’re wondering what my warm and fuzzy recommendations would be, take a look at this Amazon items I handpicked just for you 🙂
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