It’s evident by the welcome combination of brisk mornings and warm afternoons that spring has arrived. We have put together a list of some of our favorite tabletop accessories that will help you refresh your spring table setting. Whether you’re the go-to host or the frequent visitor, these intentional table items will serve as decor and utility pieces in your home throughout the spring season and all year long.  As you gather around the table, consider elevating your dinnerware to a fresh, neutral finish. Your dishes, such as bowls and plates, create the setting and overall atmosphere for ..read more

On March 3rd, we gathered around the table in our showroom for a very special Hygge Dinner. Louise Varre, the founder of Eldvarm was visiting from Paris and her beautifully designed Emma Lanterns and new brass Lucie Candleholders lit up the table with a warm glow. Throughout the dinner, Louise spoke to us about the history and importance of fire and its influence on human survival, growth and connection. I speak for everyone at the table, that we were all moved by her words and life slowed down for a moment. We felt what she so eloquently expressed... "for m ..read more

Sheepskin naturally regulates temperature, making it a wonderful material for all seasons, especially winter. We've rounded up the coziest sheepskin chairs from our favorite designers. These designs are high-quality, award-winning pieces made for comfort, functionality and longevity. All of these chairs bring an element of timelessness and hygge to any space.  Tired Man Chair The Tired Man Chair is a timeless classic that automatically adds an element of coziness and hygge to any room. Flemming Lassen designed the chair in 1935 for the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Competition. Needle ..read more

Happy Holidays! We are fully stocked on gifts and home decor for the holiday season. If you’re still searching for a gift to give to a loved one, we’ve put together a complete 2022 hygge gift guide.  Here are a few of our favorite gifts… For the Mountain Lover Our Frasier Fir candles are a wonderful way to remind someone of the great outdoors. If you have someone in your life who would rather be outdoors, give them a Frasier Fir candle to light and enjoy when winter weather hits. Packaged in an elegant green glass jar with pine needle etchings, The iconic Frasier Fir scent will fill you ..read more

On October 8th & 9th, we hosted two evenings of intimate Hygge Dinners in our showroom in collaboration with The Rose. Both evenings were filled with delicious food, drinks and meaningful connection. We so enjoyed sharing this memorable hygge moment in time with you all! Our intention behind Hygge Dinners is creating an environment for people to slow down, connect with others and truly experience hygge - to facilitate meaningful moments, good conversation, and contentment. These Hygge Dinners included six courses prepared by The Rose, complete with drink pairings by Ryan of Lost Identity ..read more

The moments that make up our lives can be ordinary, extraordinary or somewhere in-between. All types of moments have their place, but some are more lovable than others. Some moments make us forget all the others and grab our undivided attention - they prove that they are worth falling for. Being fully immersed in moments like these - being present without any feelings of regret, distraction or comparison - is a special occurrence that we all desire. The feeling that comes from these types of moments could also be called hygge - a feeling of contentment, comfort and a sense ..read more

The winter season brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, which encourages cozy candle-lit evenings at home, pots of soup and warm winter sweaters. This time of hunkering down and spending more time indoors is precisely why it is considered the hygge high season! Follow the example of the Scandinavians, and embrace the season with these Nordic winter traditions - fika with friends, revel in a toasty sauna session, light a Christmas Countdown candle, and enjoy the outdoors despite the cold temps.  Fika The holiday season is a time for gathering with friends and family. Fika is a Swed ..read more

Winter is swiftly approaching. Embrace this new season and welcome winter into your home with these easy styling tips. We’ve put together a guide of seven ways you can welcome winter into your hygge home this year.  Stock Up On Firewood Cozy up by the fireplace this winter. Before it gets too cold outside, consider stocking up on firewood. The crackling of the fireplace during a cold, winter evening creates a soothing, warm space. Store your firewood in one of our Uashmama Wood Bags. These multipurpose, wood bags are not only eco-friendly, but also a delightful sight nearby your fireplac ..read more

Today is the day of my book release - what a surreal and exciting day! Writing Dwell, Gather, Be: Design for Moments was a true labor of love. The book took over two years to complete and I could not be happier with the beautiful result.  The Book Writing Process About two years ago, I was approached by a handful of publishers to write a book about hygge. With my blog on the topic of hygge and owner of Hygge Life, they assumed that I was fit for this task. The first publisher that contacted me ended up being the one that I went with and I am so glad! Blue Star Press was wonderf ..read more

It’s officially September and summer is coming to an end. We’d like to start out by thanking you for joining us on our virtual journey through Scandinavian design this summer. In our last installment of this blog series, we will explore the story of Carl Hansen & Søn.  Design company Carl Hansen & Søn is a third-generation family-run Danish business that has been family owned for over 110 years. The company was established in 1908 by Carl Hansen, taken over by his son Hoger Hansen in 1934, run by Holger’s wife, Ella, for 20 years and was then run by his two grandsons, first Jørge ..read more