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Winter Cottagecore and Hygge

Hygge: a mood of comfortable conviviality and coziness with feelings of wellness and contentment (often amplified by a good book). This winter, embrace the Danish concept of hygge, by curating a cozy abode and reading some books with a cottagecore vibe. Check out these recommendations for some inspiration!

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15 items

  • American Cozy

    Hygge-inspired Ways to Create Comfort & Happiness

    Pedersen, Stephanie,
    Along with some colorful illustrations, this book gives you tips on how to slow down to gain more work-life balance.
    Book, 2018New York : Sterling, [2018] — 158.1 P371a 2018
  • The Little Book of Hygge

    Danish Secrets to Happy Living

    Wiking, Meik,
    Albiet a little book, this gem of hygge offers some great inspiration. And for it's size, it has made its way around the world as a bestseller!
    Book, 2017New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2017] — 158.1 W663L 2017
  • Lagom

    (not Too Little, Not Too Much) : the Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life

    Brantmark, Niki,
    Along with making your space hospitable and cozy, practice the art of simplicity and balanced living with the Swedish concept of Lagom.
    Book, 2017New York, NY : Harper Design, 2017. — 158.1 B821L 2017
  • The Power of Chowa

    Finding Your Inner Strength Through the Japanese Concept of Balance and Harmony

    Tanaka, Akemi
    The Danish and the Swedish are not the only ones to practice and revere the simple things in life. This book offers a Japanese perspective into uncovering peace and harmony in your life.
    Streaming Audiobook, 2020New York : HarperAudio, 2020.
  • The Little Book of Fika

    The Uplifting Daily Ritual of the Swedish Coffee Break

    Balslev, Lynda,
    Have you heard of Fika? "Fika (fee - ka): a social coffee break with one's colleagues, friends, date, or family, usually accompanied with sweet baked goods. It can be a noun (let's have fika) or a verb (shall we fika?), describing the act." (p. 3)
    eBook, 2018[United States] : Andrews McMeel, 2018. — eBook hoopla
  • Spark Joy

    An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up

    Kondō, Marie,
    Has anyone ever asked you if you've "Marie Kondo-ed it?" If your cottage is too cluttered, read this book and see if what you own still sparks joy.
    Book, 2016New York : Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2016] — 648 K82s 2016
  • Nothing Much Happens

    Cozy and Calming Stories to Soothe Your Mind and Help You Sleep

    Nicolai, Kathryn,
    You're never too old for a bedtime story! These calming stories about the commonplace moments in each day will soothe you into a sound slumber. If you're too tired to keep you're eyes open, check the "Nothing Much Happens," podcast!
    Book, 2020[New York] : Penguin Life, [2020] — 616.8498 N636n 2020
  • Rupi Kaur's wistful and contemplative poetry is sure to transport you to a cottagecore state of mind.
    Book, 2017Kansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2017] — 811.6 K21s 2017
  • The Little Book of Cottagecore

    Traditional Skills for a Simpler Life

    Kent, Emily,
    Consider this little book as your guide to simpler living, complete with fresh baked bread and hand stitched curtains.
    Book, 2021Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, 2021. — 640.286 K37L 2021
  • Walking

    One Step at a Time

    Kagge, Erling
    Though hygge beckons you to sit inside by a warm fireplace, elements of cozy and calm can be found while taking a stroll. Where will your feet take you today?
    Streaming Audiobook, 2019New York : Random House Audio, 2019.
  • Mr. Tumnus' little cave dwelling is the epitome of hygge. He was cottagecore before cottagecore was a thing. His home is complete with a wall of books with titles like, "Men, Monks, and Gamekeepers," "Nymphs and Their Ways," and "Is Man a Myth?"…
    eBook, 2008Pymble, NSW ; New York : HarperCollins e-books, 2008, c1950. — LEWIS C
  • A cozy read with some undertones of darkness and mystery. Wait... did I just hear some howling?
    Streaming Audiobook, 2015Prince Frederick : Recorded Books, Inc., 2015.
  • A story about 4 strangers and a hiking (mis)adventure you can read while wearing your favorite fuzzy socks and eating all the cookies you want.
    Book, 2015New York : Simon & Schuster, 2015. — LANSE L
  • Tea

    the Drink That Changed the World

    Martin, Laura C.
    Shout out to all the tea lovers out there! Grab a "cuppa" and get lost in the histroy and legends surrounding tea and it's journey into tea cups around the world.
    Book, 2007Tokyo ; Rutland, VT : Tuttle Pub., c2007. — 394.12 M381t 2007
  • The Alaskan wilderness isn't the coziest place on earth, but this fairytale feeling book will put you in a whimsical and organic mood while you sip some hot apple cider.
    Book, 2012New York : Little, Brown and Co., c2012. — IVEY E