Powered by Blogger.

Review: The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking

Look who is FINALLY back with a book review. It's a real kick in the teeth when you realise that by having a reading slump you won't have any books to review for your blog. But we're starting off the reviews with some non-fiction. I'm a sucker for life/well-being/ways to change existence books. When The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up first hit the mainstream, I was straight on it! And I've done the same thing with The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well. 

The main reason I bought this book was that it was less than £5 on Amazon (link to the book here), and it had been on my book wishlist for a little while. And I do not regret it. 

Synopsis: "Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to one thing: hygge. 'Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things. My personal favourite is cocoa by candlelight...' You know hygge when you feel it. it is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. Who better than Meik Wiking to be your guide to all things hygge? Meik is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and has spent years studying the magic of Danish life. From picking the right lighting and planning a dinner party through to creating a hygge emergency kit and even how to dress, Meik's beautiful, inspiring book will help you be more hygge."

It's a perfect little book. 

Encompassing everything you love about being cosy/safe/relaxed into your day-to-day life, but also explaining why you feel this way, as well as including ways to make your life more hygge.

P.S. You pronounce 'hygge' as 'hooga'. FYI.

- K.B

Side Note: This was my 50th post since creating this new and 'improved' blog! Oh yea!

No comments