How To Hygge Like A Scandi Girl This Winter
The Scandi Girl embodies the mantra “less is more.” She’s the minimalist answer to the maximalism of aesthetics, as cool and chillaxed as the northern European countries she frequents. Her cozy, casual style doesn’t stop with her clean girl vibe, though; it’s a lifestyle. It’s hygge.
Hygge (HOO-guh) is a Scandinavian word without a direct English equivalent. It’s been around since the 1500s when Norwegians adapted it from the word “hug,” and is now most popular in its Danish form. It refers to the feeling of casual coziness the Danes have perfected, but it’s also a verb referring to embracing the kinds of friend and family hangouts that don’t feel like work: cooking together, living room chill-outs, and low-production, high-cozy nights. To hygge is to relax with intention. Here’s how.