Happy as a Dane

Day Trip to Tisvildeleje

by Line West

Day Trip to Tisvildeleje There are places that seem to have more soul and charm than others, Tisvildeleje is one of them. To me, it hasn't really been summer until I have been to Tisvildeleje, the beach town on the North Coast of Sealand...

July 23, 2019

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Danish Countryside
Healthy and Hyggelig Cafe in the Heart of Copenhagen

by Line West

I have been meaning to write a post about Big Apple Cafe for a long time. It is such a cozy/hyggelig little cafe safely tucked away a little below street level so you can sit and watch traffic go by in a cozy basement environment. It has a charming Italian touch to it with rustic stone walls and olive trees. Together with sheepskin throws,...

June 28, 2019

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Copenhagen
Midsummer Eve Bonfires and Witches

by Line West

Last night the Danes celebrated Sankt Hans Evening (St. John’s Eve) with bonfires and witches! This was originally a pagan celebration of summer solstice and the magical shortest night of the year but after the introduction of Christianity it also became the celebration of John the Baptist’s birthday which is supposedly today June 24th. There used to be a lot of superstition related...

June 24, 2016

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Danish Traditions

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...

hygge, 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...

Hygge Nook, Uncategorized

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...

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...

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...

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....