tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post4701388661108256435..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: We Need HYGGEJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84463104094278351752017-02-01T12:30:48.634-05:002017-02-01T12:30:48.634-05:00I lived in Denmark for about 5 months with a Danis...I lived in Denmark for about 5 months with a Danish host family and I was able to experience how the Danes do hygge. It was absolutely magical. So many long dinner parties, meals shared at the table as a family, always with candles, tablecloths and many different homemade dishes of food. So many candles, always candles, and fires in the wood stoves. And lots of floral and botanical arrangements, my host mom would go out in the Forrest with her basket gathering moss and evergreen branches to make these Works of art. I try to incorporate some of these things into my life every day and always feel better when I do. <br /><br /> In answer to your question: In the summer, the Danes absolutely worship the sun and time spent outdoors. They judge the quality of their life and their parenting by how much time their family spends in nature. They know summer is short so they stay up late, eat alfresco, sunbathe and generally soak up every bit of summer and togetherness they can find. These people know how to live well!Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244322922601207047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30101358888650039262017-01-24T18:05:13.032-05:002017-01-24T18:05:13.032-05:00Sounds wonderfully warm and fluffy and I am presen...Sounds wonderfully warm and fluffy and I am presently freezing! Blankets, cats, warm sweaters and tea, count me in!Ausma Zehanat Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18379573381194451987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80335378178345066002017-01-24T13:59:48.464-05:002017-01-24T13:59:48.464-05:00NYT Article about hygge
https://www.nytimes.com/2...NYT Article about hygge<br /><br />https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/24/fashion/wintering-the-danish-way-learning-about-hygge.html?_r=0bib-li-o-philehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622118991020988370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90899532155244581702017-01-24T00:02:22.969-05:002017-01-24T00:02:22.969-05:00Diana, yes, Vermont Country Store has some Lanz pr...Diana, yes, Vermont Country Store has some Lanz products, but most of my flannel pjs' come from Lands End. Jersey top, flannel bottoms. Perfection.Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79239804235401174742017-01-23T20:44:50.894-05:002017-01-23T20:44:50.894-05:00Thanks Susan for clarifying about Acorn....Will lo...Thanks Susan for clarifying about Acorn....Will look into it. Hallie, since I am a big fan of BBC......Will probably like it. Can you stream Acorn to a tablet?<br />Diane, Vermont Country Store catalogue carries flannel p.j.s.....including some Lanz nightgown. <br />Helen in wet CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35603407821812567562017-01-23T19:13:52.818-05:002017-01-23T19:13:52.818-05:00Susan, I subscribe to ACORN, too... it's a bar...Susan, I subscribe to ACORN, too... it's a bargain IF you like BBC which I do. Vera. The Detectorists. And lots more terrific shows that I didn't even know exist. Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24284969853268871372017-01-23T18:10:52.893-05:002017-01-23T18:10:52.893-05:00I feel like my whole life is cozy. I am a big supp...I feel like my whole life is cozy. I am a big supporter of pillows, slippers, coffee or any other hot drink, cake, and a mystery on the TV. Even in the summer!<br />soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699796086402523726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45506150928358740562017-01-23T16:50:37.755-05:002017-01-23T16:50:37.755-05:00I love this idea of hygee! I guess I'd been d...I love this idea of hygee! I guess I'd been doing it for years and just didn't know what it was called. I think most of the readers and authors I know are pretty familiar with this concept, even if they don't call it a hygee. Nice to think of so many others enjoying it.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26442844775323897732017-01-23T16:47:38.026-05:002017-01-23T16:47:38.026-05:00I think we're all on the same fashion wave-len...I think we're all on the same fashion wave-length :-) Sweatpants, thermal henleys, fleece or sweatshirts, wool socks. I rarely have to wear my uniform these days. Houston just doesn't get that many cold days but when we do they're so chilly damp they're miserable. In Ohio and Minnesota I'd wear some sheepskin booties around too in addition. Haven't had those on in years. I don't even know if they're still in my closet!<br />Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80834428267989518072017-01-23T16:41:18.930-05:002017-01-23T16:41:18.930-05:00To Helen in wet California, I apologize, I misspok...To Helen in wet California, I apologize, I misspoke. Acorn is a separate pay streaming service that we have on our Roku. However, not to sound like an ad for them, but it is very inexpensive. Whereas for most other services we pay a monthly fee, I feel like we got a whole year of Acorn for something like $49.99. I recommend it heartily!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292993485984273172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77280728470809883132017-01-23T15:38:09.194-05:002017-01-23T15:38:09.194-05:00Totally into the Danish HYGGE thing :-)
That is a...Totally into the Danish HYGGE thing :-)<br /><br />That is a very cute baby and I love the knitted hat on the baby. She or he looks comfy and warm :-)<br /><br />I heart flannel jammies. Harder to find now since Lanz's went out of business. Love hot cocoa from my favorite cafe. Terrible at making my own cocoa - it never tastes as good as the way they make it at the local cafe. For my birthday, I received a fleece blanket, which I love!<br /><br />DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36454012395424699992017-01-23T15:20:02.008-05:002017-01-23T15:20:02.008-05:00I meant to add a "smile" for the baby ...I meant to add a "smile" for the baby pictures. Babies and small kids get the hygge concept! My 3 year old granddaughter requested slippers this winter. I found them in furry purple and added a purple fleece robe. Gigantic hit.Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11387146045059670632017-01-23T15:04:25.650-05:002017-01-23T15:04:25.650-05:00Flannel jammies and a fleece robe. My favorite wr...Flannel jammies and a fleece robe. My favorite writing clothes in winter, though a little embarrassing if the UPS man rings the doorbell at midday. Or a fleece blanket to cuddle under while watching escapist tv. Cozy as can be. Hot cocoa goes well with this! A splash of orange liquer in it is nice, too.Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68216895882026734182017-01-23T14:36:47.597-05:002017-01-23T14:36:47.597-05:00The pronounciation site I went to gives "hugh...The pronounciation site I went to gives "hugh-gah".Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68286252888937105722017-01-23T14:06:37.772-05:002017-01-23T14:06:37.772-05:00Have been reading articles on hygge lately.....suc...Have been reading articles on hygge lately.....such a great concept. With all the rainstorms we are having here in California (thankfully!) I am enjoying the coziness that we have created. However, after just receiving our latest gas and electric bill....we have cut back on using our gas fireplace.....$$$!!<br />Susan Emerson commented "other times we watch something from the Acorn collection on Netflix. It just feels slightly more companionable, enjoying a British mystery together that way.". Can Susan or someone else tell me how to find Acorn programs on Netflix? Thanks!<br />P.S. I'm another lucky one whose husband makes me coffee every morning......a sweet loving gesture that is a big deal to me. Love the post Reds!!<br />Helen in wet CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10195046934256754412017-01-23T12:54:09.849-05:002017-01-23T12:54:09.849-05:00And Aimee, yes you are SO right! I keep telling hi...And Aimee, yes you are SO right! I keep telling him how hugely wonderful it is..but I really think he still has no idea of the magnitude...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6336878133734400612017-01-23T12:53:18.006-05:002017-01-23T12:53:18.006-05:00A writing wear fashion show? SO hilarious...that ...A writing wear fashion show? SO hilarious...that would be tragic! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59392721668687865012017-01-23T12:19:13.422-05:002017-01-23T12:19:13.422-05:00Jenn, we need to help you create a soundproofed hy...Jenn, we need to help you create a soundproofed hygge spot. (I'm beginning to see why you write standing up in the kitchen!) And how do you ever manage to read??Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3866957677047149012017-01-23T11:34:45.558-05:002017-01-23T11:34:45.558-05:00I love this concept - Hygge - and this is the firs...I love this concept - Hygge - and this is the first I've ever heard of it. I live in a frat house with three musicians so "cozy" is not the first word that leaps to mind - it's more a loud, smelly, loud, boisterous, loud sort of abode. Honestly, I have no specific spot in my house to unwind and read unless I count my bed right before I pass out at night. I have a nest of pillows that I crawl into and then pull one over my head. Did I mention how loud my house is? LOL. Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10216909355373749092017-01-23T11:31:24.670-05:002017-01-23T11:31:24.670-05:00And this time I spelled your name wrong, Hallie! I...And this time I spelled your name wrong, Hallie! I must have been putting a Danish twist on it!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68384111793807820322017-01-23T11:30:31.884-05:002017-01-23T11:30:31.884-05:00I love taking baths, Halle, and then I love to put...I love taking baths, Halle, and then I love to put on my cozies and move to the couch where I read a good book under a throw. Now all I need is a chef mixing up something aromatic in the kitchen!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29234584578663893342017-01-23T10:54:38.633-05:002017-01-23T10:54:38.633-05:00Hallie, I was given a lavender bear to put in the ...Hallie, I was given a lavender bear to put in the microwave for Christmas. I love it. So snugglyRhysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65878841210897976532017-01-23T10:47:28.720-05:002017-01-23T10:47:28.720-05:00I think we all have the same winter writing outfit...I think we all have the same winter writing outfit: mine is sweatpants (Land's End), warm socks, thermal long-sleeved top, and fleece hoodie. And I wrap up in a lovely Ralph Lauren fleecy blanket that a friend sent me for Christmas. Bliss.<br /><br />Maybe we should do a JRW writing fashion show.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37118224211918062112017-01-23T10:44:49.236-05:002017-01-23T10:44:49.236-05:00All you cold writers out there, I have the answer!...All you cold writers out there, I have the answer!!! It's the DeLonghi HMP1500 Mica Panel Heater. (And, no, this is not a sponsored comment, lol.) But these things have changed my life. Unlike the ceramic space heaters that blow hot air, so that you are either too hot or two cold, these radiate, are silent, safe, and infinitely adjustable. In the winter I used to have to retreat to my upstairs office, but now can write in all but the coldest weather in my sun porch (ten OLD glass windows) which I much prefer. I have two mica panel heaters in here now.<br /><br />P.S. the cats and dogs love them, too. And they are $80 on Amazon right now.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35391183590671493542017-01-23T10:24:57.325-05:002017-01-23T10:24:57.325-05:00Hygge is a wonderful idea. I was reading about hy...Hygge is a wonderful idea. I was reading about hygge in the Sunday New York Times around Christmastime. On Christmas Day, I decided to "hygge" and stay home. I love that idea and put it into practice. Unfortunately, because of "Spare the Air" in California where I live, we cannot use the fireplace. I remember when I was a kid that we had the fireplace lit to warm up the living room on cold wintry evenings.<br /><br />Someone mentioned hibernating. I would prefer to hibernate in the winter too.<br /><br />Hygge is a cool word to write in cursive writing. And if you know fingerspelling, then no worries about how to pronounce the word. In British Sign Language, it is really cool to see how Hygge looks in British fingerspelling and American fingerspelling :-)<br /><br />I read the Twelve Clues of Christmas on Christmas Day and just relaxed. We celebrated with family on Boxing Day.<br /><br />DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com