Level up your cozy game with a little bit of hygge this winter.
Pronounced “hyoo-guh,” the Danish word roughly translates to “warm coziness.” It’s all about those candle-lit, cozy blanket, hot tea vibes.
Here are 10 ways you can master the art of hygge in Indy while we wait for spring.
- Light some candles when the sun goes down. You can try something pine-scented from Primrose Candle Co. or pour your own at Penn + Beech.
- Speaking of fire, gathering with friends around the fireplace is a great way to spend a winter evening. If you live in an apartment, Indy-based studio Cream and Concrete has you covered with a mini fire pit that’s safe for indoor use — perfect for making s’mores. Or if you need to get out of the house, Hotel Tango has a great fireplace + even better drinks.
These concrete fire pits maintain their flame with isopropyl alcohol.
Photo via Cream and Concrete
- Snag a retro knit blanket from a vintage shop or get some yarn from a local craft store + knit one yourself.
- Grab a hot matcha or tea latte from a local shop, or brew your own cup of joe without changing out of your jammies with some Tinker Coffee Co. beans.
- Fill your home with the smell and taste of homemade goodness by baking — make sure you hit up the Indy Winter Farmers Market at The AMP for local ingredients.
- Draw a bath + have a spa day at home with soothing body care products from Salt and Ash Soap Co.
- Surround yourself with greenery from local plant shops like Grounded or Snakeroot Botanicals.
- Breathe in that fresh (cold) air + hike a trail at Holliday Park, then warm up in the Nature Center as you thumb through a book from its library or observe wildlife frolicking from the observation area.
- Curl up with a good book from a local bookstore that matches your exact vibe + brand of cozy.
- Snuggle up to a loved one and throw in a home video or watch Hoosiers for the tenth time.
