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 comfort in Indy this winter.
- Light some candles, preferably when the sun is 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. Live in an apartment? Cream and Concrete has you covered with a mini fire pit that’s safe for indoor use — perfect for s’more-making. Pro tip: Hotel Tango has a great fireplace + even better drinks if you’re looking to get out of the house.
- Snag a retro knit blanket from a vintage shop like Notorious Vintage or grab some yarn from Mass Ave. Knit Shop (ironically located in Fountain Square) + knit one yourself.
- Grab a hot drink like Lincoln Lane Coffee Co.’s Festive Fog or brew your own cup of joe with some Tinker Coffee Co. beans.
- Bake something delicious + fill your home with the smell and taste of homemade goodness. Head to the Indy Winter Farmers Market at The AMP for local ingredients.
- Draw a bath + have a spa day at home with some soothing body care products from Three Dope Souls.
- Surround yourself with greenery from local plant shops like Grounded, The Forest Flower or Snakeroot Botanicals.
- Breathe in that fresh (cold) air + hike a trail at Holliday Park and warm up by the White River Water Table inside its Nature Center.
- Curl up with a good book from Indy Reads or pick up something from the library.
- Snuggle up to a loved one and throw in a home video or watch Hoosiers for the tenth time.
