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  • Play – therapy for the mind and soul

    by Line West

    “I never want to grow up,” he (Tommy) said determinedly. “Me either,” said Annika. “No, that isn’t something to strive for. Grown-ups never have fun. They just have a lot of boring work, stupid clothes and calluses and taxes.” (….) “They don’t know how to play either,” said Annika. “Ooh, that you are forced to grow up!” (free translation from Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking in the South...

    June 25, 2017
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  • Review: The Danish Way of Parenting

    by Line West

    When American mom and columnist, Jessica Alexander, visited Denmark she noticed how Danish children were much more calm and hardly ever threw tantrums. Their parents talked to them in a calm way without yelling. There seemed to be an unspoken Danish way of parenting and together with psychotherapist and family counselor, Iben Sandahl, she set out to investigate how the Danes raised happy and...

    February 20, 2017
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    Books, Children

The Hygge Nook

Hygge Nook

Hygge and Mindfulness

In America people are often on the go. Americans are so busy and work so hard it never ceases to impress me. In Denmark people are also super busy...

February 25, 2018
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Hygge Nook

The Essence of Hygge

I have been trying to come up with a definition of the “essence of hygge” or the “basics of hygge” and I think my conclusion is that the essence...

May 13, 2017
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Hygge Nook

Hygge – by a Dane in America

As a Dane living in America I could not be any happier about the recent invasion of hygge to the United States and a lot of other countries! I...

January 15, 2017
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Happy Children

March 2, 2019

LEGO Movie 2 – The Danish Way of Awesome

May 7, 2017

Hygge is… Watering the Flowers

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"Hygge is giving yourself and those who are close to you some love."

Copenhagen

“Meet the Danes” at the National Museum of Denmark

by Line West

Here is a great recommendation for everyone traveling to Denmark hoping to experience some of that world famous hygge: The National Museum of Denmark has started a free guided tour series called “Meet the Danes” where you can meet a Dane who will give an insider’s view of the Danes, Danish culture and society. You will get an answer to puzzling questions such as...

May 13, 2019
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Copenhagen, Danish Traditions, hygge

Hygge Books

March 12, 2017

Review: The Year of Living Danishly

Helen Russell, former Marie Claire editor, is not exactly jumping up and down with excitement when her husband is offered...

by Line West
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February 20, 2017

Review: The Danish Way of Parenting

When American mom and columnist, Jessica Alexander, visited Denmark she noticed how Danish children were much more calm and...

by Line West
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Home and countryside

Home and Country

Realization upon Returning from Denmark

  Just returned from Denmark and I wish I could have brought back all the people and places I love there, the beautiful design and local foods. But upon...

September 12, 2017
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Home and Country

Postcard from Denmark!

I am so excited! My favorite photographer, Christian West, took some fresh shots from Denmark and they are beautiful! The three photos above are just a little taste of...

October 18, 2016
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Home and Country

Danish Homes – Coziness and Style

    Danish homes are where “hygge” or “coziness” originates from. Maybe it is the long dark winters that necessitate these homes be full of atmosphere, personality and style....

February 19, 2016
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About this blog

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I am a Danish anthropologist and writer and I live in USA with my Danish-American husband and our two small children. With this blog I wish to bring Denmark...

January 23, 2017
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Food

July 22, 2017

Weekend Cake: Brunsviger from Fyn

June 9, 2017

Dream Cake from Brovst

May 19, 2017

Hindbaersnitter / Raspberry Slices of Happiness

April 21, 2017

Friday Cake: Coconut Lime Macaroons

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