The Danish concept of cozy living and simple pleasures has taken the world by storm. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to embrace the hygge state of mind in the Pacific Northwest.
Cozy up at a local coffee house
Order a hot drink, bring a magazine, and stay awhile at one of Seattle’s homier cafes like Fremont Coffee Company, a converted three-bedroom with comfy couches and porch seating.
Enjoy each other’s company (and the great view)
Bundle up with friends around the toasty beachside fire pit at Westward, boasting prime views of Lake Union and Adirondack chairs perfect for relaxing with drink in hand. Added bonus: The restaurant provides woolen blankets for outdoor lounging.
Sate your sweet tooth
Head to Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery in Capitol Hill for a signature jar of molten chocolate cake, or freshly toasted marshmallows right at your table.
Hygge at Home
Bring home some coziness from the Pacific Northwest, inspired by the Danish concept of hygge.
Elizabeth Podlesnik
1 + 2 You’ll be ready to hibernate when you’re wrapped in wool blankets from The Phinery and Filson, whose one-of-a-kind Smokey Bear blanket, a Pendleton collaboration celebrating 75 years of the firefighting bear, can only be purchased at the company’s SoDo flagship or online.
3 Herbaceous candles from Freeman Seattle are perfect for lighting up your life on short days.
4 + 5 + 6 Hunker down with books like A Woman’s Guide to the Wild by PNW-based Ruby McConnell; a brightly scented candle; and coffee in this stoneware mug; all from Camelion Design.
7 Corral your matches with this cute match striker from Fruitsuper.
8 Macrina Bakery’s (various locations) chocolate chip cookies heat you up from the inside out.
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