In search of comfort: how to add hygge in your life

Winter, apparently, is not going to end in the next two months, but have a great idea how to survive the cold the most stylish. All thanks to the residents of the Scandinavian countries, which are able to enjoy the cold and celebrate winter like nobody else can. Hygge or "Hyuga" - one of the latest trends in lifestyle, interior design and fashion, based on the ability to create comfort and spend time as much as possible "in the warm." We decided to look better in the rules of Scandinavian comfort and recommend a few simple ways to add Hyuga in your life.

The interior

The first thing to keep in mind, creating the interior Hyuga in your home is the fact that this style is minimalistic and simple, so you should give preference to natural materials, forget about the large number of decorative and useless items, and focus on comfort, practicality, and most importantly - warm. Colors, on the other hand, can be cold, to emphasize the affiliation Hyuga north.

1. The more candles, the better. So in your home will be a lot of light and comfort, as the candles can not only perform the function of lighting fixtures, but also perfectly complement the interior, along with simple, rough and old-fashioned candlesticks.

2. Add more comfortable things like blankets, pillows, carpets, imitating animal skin. The rougher and larger parts, the better. A great idea would be to organize the whole area for Hyuga, where you could wrap yourself in a warm blanket and relax with a book or a loved one. The main thing - in this area should be light and very soft.

3. Happy owners of fireplaces makes no sense to worry about, but for those whose reality - this is an ordinary apartment and often odnushka can help homemade or decorative fireplace.

4. Add items Hyuga and add comfort can not only indoors, but also outside. The main thing - do not forget to bring bedding, blankets and pillows.

5. If your interior has a rough or imperfect place - do not hide them, because the coarser materials, the naturalistic look interior. Wooden furniture, metal parts, natural stone, peeling paint and cracks - all this can get a second life. The main thing - to combine it with something neat and beautiful.

The clothes

The warmer clothes, the better. But here is to match the style of Hyuga, you need to pay attention to the knitting, cashmere and woolen cloth of soft, prickly or furry fabrics. Stockings, socks, stockings, warm scarves, hats and mittens - in other words, everything that you would put on a snowman.

In the food

Scandinavian cuisine is not devoid of originality and exoticism. In the Scandinavian countries, the kitchen in the style of Hyuga called "comfort food." A variety of dishes that you can try for breakfast, lunch and dinner, be sure to diversify your Hyuga-leisure. The main thing - keep in mind natural ingredients and that all food should be hot.

Worth a try Danish pea soup with sunflower, and, of course, blueberry Glega to understand the art of enjoying all the pleasures of winter.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 celery beam
• 2 medium onions onions
• 2 medium carrots
• 1/4 celery root
• 6 tablespoons. broth
• 2 tbsp. dry peas
• cumin
• 4 tbsp. tablespoons chopped dill
• salt and pepper

Preparation:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
• 6 Add the remaining ingredients, cumin and half the chopped dill. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and leave to stew for 45 minutes, until peas are tender.
• The remaining onion fry in a skillet and set aside for decoration. Also on the Scandinavian recipe you need to add the petals of a sunflower as a topping.
• Add salt and pepper, then dill. Cool slightly and serve.

in the entertainment

Since the Hyuga - a philosophy of simplicity of life and the ability to enjoy the most ordinary things, when you think about leisure in Hyuga style brings to mind the most trivial, but nice things. Scandinavian countries have a rest in the Hyuga style when they meet in the company of close friends, socialize, drink hot drinks and share with each other the meal with a delicious yet simple food. Fill the room with candles, soft lights and decorative elements and unwind with the company. But if you seek solitude, turn off the Internet, take a book, or turn on the favorite film, wrap in a blanket and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.