Every year, by tradition, one of my favorite posts to create is my networking-focused holiday gift guide. I’m especially excited this year as my recent focus has been on the Danish concept of “hygge” (pronounced “hoo-ga”) which is all about creating a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. With that, I give you my 2022 “hygge” holiday gift guide!
Luminara Flameless Candles. The fastest way to create a hygge atmosphere is to illuminate the room with candles. In my own home, one of my favorites is my Luminara Flameless Candle. These realistic looking beauties are made from paraffin wax and come in a variety of sizes, colors, pricing and other features to select from. A “melted” top highlights the realistic flame that flickers just like genuine candlelight.
Penzey’s Hot Chocolate Mix. I love Penzeys’ wonderful products and this delicious Hot Chocolate Mix never disappoints! Rich and smooth flavor, and hand-mixed from sugar, natural cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla beans, it is great made with milk, water or mixed into your favorite coffee for a luscious café mocha. Order a jar for a friend… and one for yourself!
LEGO Succulents. I have always enjoyed LEGOs. As a child, I remember building a variety of creations with the big box of blocks my parents gave me as a birthday gift. Interestingly, LEGOs are an important, meaningful part of my own son’s life, especially as a young adult. Building with LEGOs feeds his creative nature and offers a tactile, relaxing experience. In fact, from its website and in its retail stores, LEGO offers an extensive array of complex, high-end, pre-fab sets “for adults aged 18+ who are interested in sensory fidget toys, artistic pursuits or continuing to build their LEGO® collection.” It is in that spirit that I am particularly taken with this cool, 771 piece “succulent” set which offers a reward build for display to enhance home or office décor. Of course, there are many other options if plants are not exactly what you’re in the market for!
SUPERiO Ribbed Storage Bins. I’m enjoying these stylish Superio Ribbed Storage Bins in my own office to keep my space organized and tidy. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, these stackable storage baskets create a professional look while providing practical organization home and office spaces. Made in Spain, priced right, and featuring a high-quality polypropylene material that is BPA-free, the bins are stackable and slim enough to fit on crowded shelves, keeping your space organized and looking great.
The Hygge Game – Cozy Conversation in Pleasant Company. Hygge evokes an atmosphere of coziness accompanied by a feeling of contentment and well-being, and there’s nothing more hygge than spending quality time with the people you love. The Hygge Game™ is all about bringing people together by encouraging friends and family to share their stories and discuss the big and small things in life. The game has more than 300 thought-provoking questions designed to spark meaningful conversation and create the right atmosphere for a hygge evening. Perfect for a night in, a small party, or a dinner with friends or family. In this lovely deck, you will encounter questions like:
- What smell reminds you the most of your childhood?
- What is the longest line you have ever stood in, and what were you waiting for?
- Did you try anything for the first time in the past year?
- Do you like it when friends drop by unexpectedly?
The Hygge Game is all about bringing people together, by encouraging friends and family to share their stories and bond over discussions of the big and small things in life.
The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series) by Meik Wiking
With this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being, you will be able to quickly embrace hygge and become happier.
The Little Book of Hygge introduces you to this cornerstone of Danish life, and offers advice and ideas on incorporating it into your own life, such as:
- Get comfy. Take a break.
- Be here now. Turn off the phones.
- Turn down the lights. Bring out the candles.
- Build relationships. Spend time with your tribe.
- Give yourself a break from the demands of healthy living. Cake is most definitely Hygge.
- Live life today, like there is no coffee tomorrow.
From picking the right lighting to organizing a Hygge get-together to dressing hygge, Wiking shows you how to experience more joy and contentment the Danish way.
Happy Hygge! Happy Giving! Happy Networking!
I love thé feeling of being organized, so I can appreciate this so much! Thanks!