Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere typically occurs on December 21st or 22nd and is recognized as the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. As such, there is no better way to beat the winter blues than with the practice of "hygge." Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) hails from Denmark and is a cultural practice that embraces feeling warm, cozy and safe. In fact, the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen claims that it is because of Danes' adherence to everything "hygge-ly" that they are rated as the happiest country in the world. Following are some tips on how to celebrate winter solstice with hygge: … [Read more...] about Ways to Celebrate Winter Solstice with Hygge
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How to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year in Your Home
Mocha Mousse, a lush shade of brown also known as PANTONE 17-1230, is the "it" color of 2025. Mocha Mousse merges the approachable with the elevated for a rich, flavorful shade of brown. It fuses subtle elegance and earthy refinement, aligning with themes of comfort, wellness and a desire for simple pleasures. Interesting how a color can do all that, right? Here's how to use Pantone's Color of the Year in your home: … [Read more...] about How to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year in Your Home