Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness

(Hardback)

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A beautifully-illustrated, authentically Danish guide to 'hygge', the Scandinavian lifestyle trend In Autumn 2016, everyone will be talking about 'hygge'. This Danish concept has no English translation but is all about focusing on the little things in life that bring you warmth and happiness, whether it's spending quality time with loved ones or creating a 'hyggelig' atmosphere in your home. But hygge isn't a cliche about knitted jumpers and sitting around a fire. It's much more than that, and it has the power to change your life. In this beautiful gift book, find out what hygge really means and how you can bring it into every aspect of your life. Fully illustrated throughout, the book will reveal how you can be more hygge through delicious recipes, easy tweaks to your home interiors, and by making time for 'hygge moments' in a busy life.

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Other books will tell you how to do hygge. This is the only book that will show you. Full of beautiful photographs and simple, practical steps and ideas to make your home and life both comfortable and cheering all year round, this book is the easy way to introduce hygge into your life. * from the publisher's description *

Author Bio

Marie Tourell Soderberg is a Danish actress, born in Copenhagen. She is a rising star of Nordic Noir whose credits feature stage, TV and film, including a leading role in historical epic 1864. She is a hygge enthusiast and will be curating her first book on the topic with contributions from everyday Danes and experts.