Golden Hour

I look up from my computer, the front room of my west facing home suddenly aglow. Wheat colored rays pierce through the blinds that cover the front window, washing over the room. Cool white natural light, now warm and golden. The temperature remains the same, but warmth washes over me. A sweet illusion on a…

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More Than a Mug

“The feel of a perfectly shaped coffee mug as it’s cupped in both hands. Warm. Cozy. Comfort.”, a quote from my about page, in the section about things that bring me joy. It’s a simple thing, but sometimes I think there’s more joy to be squeezed from those little moments that could go unnoticed, except…

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Hygge: The Danish Art of a Life Well Lived

How is Hygge Pronounced? Like most pages that mention hygge, I’m going to start by explaining how to say it, because I think understanding the pronunciation will also help you understand the meaning of the word. When I was learning about hygge, I wanted to be able to pronounce it like a native Danish speaker.…

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Burned Out? – A Snow Day Reminder That We Deserve Rest

Have you ever felt burned out or overwhelmed? Maybe you’ve had some difficult situations recently, or it could be that all of the small things have piled up day to day, and you feel like you’re drowning.  We’ve all felt that overwhelm at some point in our lives, unfortunately. It doesn’t matter what’s led you…

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