Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah)? Is a danish word that translates into a cozy feeling with moments of joy in everyday life. I think we can pair both farmhouse style living with Hygge. It’s a matter of embracing some Scandinavian concepts like taking more time for family and friends. Bringing more earth elements into our homes and…
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Make Your Own Plank Flooring-Using 1 x 12″ Lumber
Ready to Make Your Own Plank Flooring- Using 1 x 12” Lumber? We completed 860 square feet of fir flooring in our new office space. This is what we did. I hope it helps to simplify your space. Make Your Own Plank Flooring-Using 1 x 12″ Lumber We started off buy purchasing 1×12” fir from…
Chalk Paint Furniture Technique
It’s been many years since I’ve painted a piece of furniture in this Swedish Gustavian style. With the hygge home trend on the rise, I thought it would be fun to give this armoire a new look. An armoire with a classy old world feel, using chalk paint and clear wax. The key to this…
Hygge Home Office Design
We just finished our Hygge Home Office Design. It’s a place to sit back with a cup of tea while editing photos or taking a quick nap when the girls aren’t looking. Let me tell you how I put this space together. Hygge Home Office Design It all started with the antique Danish leather sofa…
Hygge Lifestyle Guide
What is hygge? Pronounced ‘Hoo-ga.’ Hygge is a Scandinavian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment. In my area we have many Scandinavian people, they have always decorated in this way. But it has now become very popular in the United States. But the thing is, is…