Spring Into Hygge
Depending on where you live you might be just warming up after the long winter or, like me, already seeing glimpses of Summer (today’s high is 83 degrees where I live). If you are in the Northern Hemisphere we are in the beginning of Spring and there is plenty to celebrate about the season. So let’s spring into hygge!
What is Hygge
Hygge Ideas
Potlucks
There are still some cool evenings in the spring which lend themselves to having dinner inside. Sharing a meal with family and friends is a very hygge thing to do. There are not as many holidays in the spring, so make your own special evening with a potluck. The host doesn’t need to make all of the dishes which simplifies the whole endeavor. Everyone brings their favorite dish to share. If you want to infuse your potluck with more fun you can pick a theme such as taco night, a baked potato bar, a chili cookoff, appetizers only, or a nationality/country like Italian night!
Candles
Hygge is also about light. It might be getting too warm to light your fireplace or maybe you don’t have a fireplace. I love lighting candles year round! In spring I go for floral or fresh linen/cotton scents, while usually I prefer citrus or wood scents. Scents are a very personal thing. Some are allergic or triggered by scents. If so, there are plenty of unscented candles to choose from. Or if you have always wanted to try candle making go for it! You can usually find all of the supplies you need at your local craft and dollar stores.
Walking/Hiking
Spring is my favorite season to walk or hike. Thanks to my daily allergy medicine I can walk amongst the blooming flowers and trees. It is so lovely to see the new buds, flowers appearing for the first time in months, and the trees fill out with green once again. Where I live California Poppies are in bloom and those are my favorite flowers. What is your favorite wildflower where you live?
I would encourage you to ponder what you like about spring and what brings you joy this time of year. Maybe grab a paper and pencil and write a list. Talk with your family. Get a few of those things on the calendar (then they are more likely to happen). Or pick one a week during spring. Have fun with it! Enjoy!
For more info about Hygge here is a link to my Let’s Hygge! post.
As always, I love hearing from you. Comment below if you have any thoughts about this post or other spring hygge activities you enjoy.
I hope your spring is full of flowers, self love, and joyful experiences!
xo,
Nicole
P.S.
The fun photos on this post were taken by Christina Best Thomas of Christina Best Photography. If you are local to the Sacramento area I highly recommend her. Besides being an amazing wedding and branding photographer, she offers seasonal mini photoshoots throughout the year. Every spring a myriad of camellia trees bloom on the grounds of the California State Capitol. I was lucky to get to do a camellia photoshoot with her. It was so fun! Her website is Christina Best Photography.
