#hygge

#hygge

In 2019, a social psychologist, Mathew White of the European Centre for Environment & Human Health at the University of Exeter, studied the effects of spending weekly time in green spaces - local parks or other natural environments, either all at once or spaced over several visits. Of 20,000 people studied, those who go outside for at least two hours a week are substantially more likely to report good health and psychological well-being than those who don't, regardless of their demographics.

Preparing for the holidays or the winter season a few weeks earlier than others doesn't mean we're rushing this one away. In fact, preparing ahead can actually help us be more present - both in the season we're in and the one to come. Procrastinating or avoiding preparation in one season can easily lead to disappointment or exhaustion in the next. There's a delicate balance between presence and preparation - I call this finding your seasonal home rhythm.

Scandinavian design emphasizes functional, rectilinear forms and natural materials like local woods, rattan, linen, cotton, and leather, characterized by a simple color palette.