How to hygge your home in time for Autumn
With the days getting shorter and the long nights drawing in, it's time to embrace the Danish concept of hygge - aka the cosiest feeling ever. But what exactly *is* hygge? And more importantly: how do you say it?!Hygge is pronounced "hoo-ga"And, if you've ever curled up with a good book and a hot chocolate on a rainy, autumn afternoon, you're practically a pro already.
A fundamental aspect of Nordic culture, hygge is the official name given to a moment of calm, cosy happiness. In fact, the name 'hygge' is derived from the Norwegian word for well-being.
And while you can't buy it per say, there are little things you can do hygge your home just in time for autumn...
1 Light a candle
Candles are the very definition of cosy. A small gesture that goes a long way, the right candle can transform your home into a warm, inviting space that you'll never want to leave. We love the Real Luxury candles from Neom Organics.
Made from a complex blend of natural vegetable wax, each candle is hand poured and contains only the purest essential oils and 100% natural fragrance. Darker days got you feeling down? Scent To Make You Happy™ is expertly blended with white neroli, mimosa and lemon to help you balance your emotions and feel more positive. Perfect for those rainy Sunday afternoons!
2 Say goodbye to screen time...
Staring at your phone all day is the *least* hygge activity there is. The reason? Blue light emitted from screens affects the levels of melatonin - aka 'the sleep hormone' - that your body produces. Less melatonin = less deep, restorative sleep, which is essential for good health.
Try reducing your screen time thoughout the day - IOS devices now offer indepth breakdowns of how much time you spend per day - and set a cut off time of around 8PM in the evening to help wind down before bed.
3 ... and find a good book
Not only does reading boast a whole host of brain health benefits (improved memory, focus and concentration), increase your vocabulary and make you smarter, it's also a fatastic stress reliever! So next time you've had a bad day at work, why not leave the real world behind and get stuck into a good book?
We can't put down: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Funny, opulent and filled with family dramas, Crazy Rich Asians focuses on the blossiming romance between Rachel Chu and Nick Young as they travel to singapore for the summer. Now also a major motion picture.
4 Run yourself a bath
Is there anything better than soaking in the tub after a long day? Nope, we can't think of anythign either! A cosy spot to read, listen to a podcast or pracice mindfulness, baths are the ultimate hygge must have.
Take yours to the next level with the Perfect Nights Sleep Bath and Shower Drops from Neom. Designed to create your own pre-sleep haven and prepare you for a blissful night’s sleep, each bottle contains 19 essential oils, including lavender and jasmine to help you unwind. Simply drop 3 or 4 full pipettes of precious oils into a warm bath and relax.
5 Have an early night
Nothing affects how you look or feel as much as sleep - or lack of it! The Neom Scent To Sleep™ range has been specially formulated with natural fragrance, which not only smells wonderful but also has a relaxing effect on the mind and body.
We love Neom Perfect Night's Sleep Pillow Mist. Simply spritz your pillow, lay back and breathe in through your nose for 7 seconds and out through your mouth slowly for 11 seconds. Enjoy a deep night's sleep and look forward to a fresh tomorrow.
