How to Embrace the Frugal Joys of Hygge

The fugal joy of a hygge nook

Have you heard about hygge? If you’ve spent any time on Pinterest lately, you’ll know ‘hygge’ is everywhere. Hygge is a Danish word (pronounced ‘hooga’) and roughly translates to ‘cosiness’… and a whole lot more. Luckily for us, hygge is no longer just a Danish phenomenon, thanks in no small part to this book: The …

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Thrifty Ideas for a Comfortable and Cozy Home

My home is my workplace, but it’s also my haven so it has to be comfortable and cozy. Keeping it cozy without spending a lot of money has always been important to me. It’s not always neat, but it is welcoming. I live in a partially renovated Victorian cottage (similar to this one). It’s timber …

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