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How to Hygge
How to Hygge: The Secrets of Nordic Living | Signe Johansen
72 posts | 18 read | 21 to read
Uplifting, heart-warming, life-enriching. I wish I could have read this book years ago - Nigel Slater Nordic countries are consistently rated as the best places to live for quality of life, happiness and education, literacy and gender equality. But what's their secret? In How To Hygge, renowned Scandinavian cook and writer Signe Johansen explores the culture of hygge, shares the secrets of Nordic living and shows you how to adopt these elements into your everyday life, wherever you are in the world. Hygge is central to the Nordic sense of well-being. Roughly translated as 'cosiness', it implies warmth, conviviality and community. With fifty recipes and glorious imagery, Johansen explains how to enjoy the outdoors the Nordic way, the joy of fika (coming together over cake and coffee), how to collaborate to achieve a sense of community and why alcohol is integral to the healthy hedonism of hygge. For those who have long admired the region's stylish design heritage, she reveals how to achieve Scandi-Cool in your own home, without breaking the bank. Explore the culture of hygge, and learn how to live your life to the fullest, Nordic-style.
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DebinHawaii
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#NaturaLitsy #MidwinterSolace

I realized I never posted any #HyggeHugs the other day so since my #WinterSolstice self-care day was like a big hug, I thought I‘d post some.

The botanical garden I drive to was more green than flowers & the day hovered between rainy & not (if you look at the picture with #HyggeHugs you can see grey on one side of the tree & blue sky on the other) but it was restful, green & beautiful & I alternated driving & ⬇️

DebinHawaii …walking about in between rain showers.
Since I was nearby, I stopped at a little grab-and-go shop featuring different musubi (filling between or on top of rice with nori wrapped around it & got a few savory things for dinner. My real purpose in stopping by though was to grab a few of their frozen creme brûlée‘s which are a little bit of heaven. I ate one in the car & put the rest in a cooler to bring home for the freezer. ⬇️
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DebinHawaii …I had ramen & gyoza for lunch-perfect for a rainy day & the Christmas tree was by where I parked for lunch. When I got home this afternoon, I had a little package in the mail that I think was maybe my prize for the book recommendation/stacking. Thank you @chrissyreadit What a nice “hug” & I love all the scents & mini candle light! 🤗 ⬇️ (edited) 11mo
DebinHawaii … I am spending the solstice evening after dinner, opening & enjoying my #NaturalLitsy card swap cards & reading & relaxing more. I‘ve been a little tired/down, so today was some much needed self-care & the drive & listening to my audiobook & mellow winter/holiday playlist was perfect. I‘m looking forward to my cards & will post them tonight or tomorrow. 💙❄️💙 11mo
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TheBookHippie How lovely!!!! Yes that‘s your prize. What a wonderful day. So peaceful. 11mo
Chrissyreadit 😘😘😘😘 10mo
IndoorDame 💚💚💚 10mo
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PatriciaU
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This is definitely a Hygge day. #Snuggle #blankets #ReadAllDay

Bookzombie I love this graphic! 2y
PatriciaU I wish I knew the artist! 2y
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StaceGhost
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Mehso-so

Great recipes and some nice sentiments about nature but I‘m curious if it‘s just me or if there was a lot of white/class privilege keeping it kind of surreal up in here. Picture of my very Scandinavian-looking son out hiking for balance.

Scochrane26 Your son ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
StaceGhost @Scochrane26 thank you! He‘s the sweetest but not particularly impressed with hiking lol at least not yet! 5y
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Butterfinger
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Very Hygge in the house tonight. Even the 8 year old said, "This is so much fun." The teen wanted to go downtown, but just way too cold for us and her argument was, "It's my birthday." She will be 17 at midnight. Guess who won.

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Thndrstd
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Saw this on Facebook and wanted to pass it along. Feeling this so much.

Happy New Year, everyone!

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Maggie_Reads
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Love this pic...

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Readergrrl
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Just signed up for @MaleficentBookDragon ‘s #JólabókaflóðSwap !! Head over to her page for a hygge inspired holiday swap!

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Blueberry
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Thanks for the tag @NeedsMoreBooks .
1. Very occasionally I might go get a pedicure, lots of times I might go get Starbucks, and I have even got my book, lunch, and Starbucks and drove out to a park in the country to be in the quiet and read.
I tag @NataliePatalie

Bookzombie All of these are great self care rituals! 💗 5y
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CoffeeCatsBooks
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Pickpick

This is a pick as long as you are fine with 3/4 of the book being recipes. I‘m really curious to try the pictured “The Ultimate Grilled Cheese” which has hazelnuts in it! The beginning of the book talks about the importance of getting outdoors and the last slim section is on design. She does include some helpful lists, like best plants to improve air quality. Note the print is small in this. #NFNob

LoveToReadLiveToRead Wow, that looks good! 5y
CoffeeCatsBooks @LovetoReadLiveToRead The recipe looks like it would be really good although the hazelnuts seem like an unlikely ingredient. 5y
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CoffeeCatsBooks
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Starting this one now while I have a little lunch. Hale & Hearty‘s Fall Apple Cheddar Soup with a slice of sourdough bread. Heaven!
#NFNiv

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SamanthaMarie
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I've been reading a LOT of Hygge books in preparation for winter and my husband's coinciding deployment. I have suffered from SAD for as long as I can remember so I'm really trying to focus on the best, natural ways to help myself through winter. I really liked the emphasis on getting outdoors in this book. And the added elements of design in your home. Of course, the emphasis on community was not lost on me. Much to implement from this cozy book!

Mitch We‘re here for you 💕💕💕 6y
SamanthaMarie @Mitch Thank you so much. I'm definitely weaning myself off IG and spending more time here. It's much healthier and more joyful. Better for challenging the mind as well :) 6y
Mitch @SamanthaMarie couldn‘t agree more! 💕💕 6y
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Velvetfur Yes stick with us, we're cool, not like IG 😂 Litsy is hygge! The book looks really nice btw 😊 6y
SamanthaMarie @Velvetfur Haha Litsy is absolutely hygge!! Such a good point. 😊 It was my favorite hygge book so far!! 6y
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Mandigolightly
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Mehso-so

3/5 ⭐️

Like other hygge books, it‘s super vague.

mcipher I think the secret is books. 😉 6y
Kalalalatja I‘ll let you in on a secret. Everybody hygge ALL THE TIME! Us Danish people just have a word for it, and it really isn‘t that big of a deal 😄 6y
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Mandigolightly
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Mandigolightly
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I just can‘t resist the hygge

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cdreincarnate
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Blanket.
Tea.
Pet.

IS THIS HYGGE? AM I DOING IT RIGHT?

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lynneamch
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Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life? PIE at the Norske Nook in Oseeo, Wisconsin. And book therapy for those of you dealing with snowy winters and for those of us who remember what that was like. #piday #HappinessisResistance @WriterLibrarian
#hygee

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SkeletonKey
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I turned my spare room into a reading nook, it‘s pretty cozy for me. @BarbaraTheBibliophage

#idealbookatoir

TrishB Looks great 👍🏻 7y
Tamra Nice 7y
TommieMarie74 I‘m so jealous! It looks amazing and so comfy!! 😍 7y
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Sarah83 Looks pretty cozy 7y
MissAimz_55 This looks really nice 7y
4ravens Looks so comfortable. We did that in our lounge room, still searching for the perfect chair! (edited) 7y
2BR02B That's an A+ reading nook. 👍 7y
RaimeyGallant Love it. 7y
knittedgnome BRB grabbing my cat and a blanket and heading over!! What a perfect spot! 7y
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Readergrrl
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I‘m so sorry to sound so ignorant, but how do I participate in the #litsyhandle or #Friyay etc. posts? More specifically, how do I copy the images that everyone is using? Yikes, I hope this isn‘t too silly!

OrangeMooseReads Most of us just screen shot the picture and repost. To participate just tag and # whatever they are (edited) 7y
SandyW Also I notice you "reviewed" this. I would use a blurb, as a review actually counts in the percentage matrix of pick, so-so, and pan ratings a book receives in the Litsy community. 7y
SandyW And just in case no one's shared it, a few of the Littens got together and put up some hints for us newer users. You can find them at https://raimeygallant.com/2017/10/31/litsytips/ 7y
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Velvetfur It's not silly! Asking questions is how we learn things in life, I'm always asking questions and encouraging others to do the same 😊 And look, you got some great advice when you asked! 👍 7y
Chelleo What everyone else said! Also, you can use a different photo as well. You‘ll notice folks will alter the original image or use something different but related. 🤗 7y
Chelleo @SandyW I did not know that about the reviews!! 7y
SandyW @Chelleo it's not often I get to say "I taught someone something today." ? Usually I'm leaning something new. ? 7y
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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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I was a bit let down by this book mainly because a large portion of it was full page recipes that I will not do (too complicated) and it was not described as a cookbook. However, I am so intrigued by the concept of hygge and the lifestyle I am continuing to enjoy reading about it. I still need more, though.

AmyG That‘s so pretty. 7y
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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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Just the process of reading this book makes me happy.

RebelReader I want to jump into this picture! 7y
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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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I cannot wait to learn even more about this!

ReadingSusan Oh my goodness I just listened to a podcast about this today and I was like well this is all Littens 🤣🤣 7y
DrSabrinaMoldenReads Yes! I am taking notes @ReadingSusan Candles were already burning when I started reading 😊 7y
ReadingSusan @Joyfulmimi amazing! I need to read the book. I definitely need the reading nook in the window. 7y
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Balibee146
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So the V pup has achieved a new level of cosy.... Meanwhile I'm balancing on one buttock on the edge of the sofa....plus I can't move my leg or I'll wake her up #bumnumb #dogsoflitsy #rosievizsla

TrishB 😂😂 7y
Tamra 😆 7y
Ms_T Exchange pup for cats and I totally relate 😼😼😼 7y
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Jaimelire
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Long weekend. Going to eat some Thanksgiving turkey and put into practice some of the ideas in my "How to Hygge" book. Just reading this book relaxes me. And since I live in Canada, I can relate to the idea of Nordic living. ☕️

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Jaimelire
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A little lunch with my "hold" that I just dropped by the library to pick up. Got the idea to read this one from Litsy! ♥️??

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scripturient
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It's here, @Marmie7 ! I picked it up from the post office this morning. 😃 Thank you so much for everything!!! 💕 I haven't read Heidi since I was a kid and my old copy got lost, so it's perfect that I now have a new one. 😊💗 #hyggebookswap #letshyggeswap

Marmie7 Yay! Glad it finally arrived😁 7y
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mom2bugnbee
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Don't mind me. I'll just be over here reading a book, wrapped up in my new, soft blanket, drinking hot cocoa or coffee out of my new mug.

@Ke633 apologized when she realized that she didn't include a book in my #letshyggeswap gift, but this box is so cozy that I don't mind a bit! I love the personal touches, like the fact that the blanket is my fave color & the mug has a Louisa May Alcott quote. There was even a toy for my cat! Thank you, Kelly!

hermyknee 😻 that looks like a box of happiness! 7y
CouronneDhiver Beautiful! 7y
Leniverse That cup is perfect. 7y
SilversReviews NIce...ENJOY!! 7y
Ke633 @mom2bugnbee I'm so glad you like all of it!! I was going to send a whole box of chocolates but I was worried it would melt! Haha!! Enjoy! 7y
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melrailey
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So a morning at the doctor's office. Get back home and start to work only to learn that our office server is down. Drive an hour to spend SIX hours working on the server with our IT guy. I was so glad to get home to this amazing package. I love the pillow. It'll go perfectly in my library. And look at that pencil holder! Beth you are too talented. So impressed. Thank you so much! #letsgethygge #hyggeswap

Mommamanzi Sense, sensibility, and see monsters is so much fun! 7y
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Robothugs
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Thank you SO much @erickaa I can't wait to try the chocolate and tea! 💕 The books are AMAZING! I'm so excited! Plus. Gummy worms. 🤤 Kyte had to check it out, too! 😻 #LetsHyggeSwap

BookBabe 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
erickaa So happy you like everything!:) I look forward to hearing how you like the books I picked 😊 7y
Robothugs Looking forward to seeing what you think about my picks for you, too!! 😁 @erickaa 7y
Clwojick Stolen is so good! Creepy but good! 🙌 7y
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CoffeeK8
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My #letshyggeswap was amazing! I was so so so close to buying "A princess saves herself..l for you @MinDea but I thought you might have read it already! I love baking pies, and both other books have been on my tbr forever! Thank you! And thank you to @Tiffy_Reads for organizing!

MinDea Yay! I hope you like everything. The blanket was so soft! I couldn't not get it for you! I look forward to seek g pics of pies you bake!! 7y
CoffeeK8 @MinDea if I can figure out shipping, I'll send you one! 7y
MinDea That would be amazing! Still want to be pen pals? 7y
CoffeeK8 @mindea absolutely! 7y
MinDea Ok! I will work on a letter and send it out to you soon! 7y
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CoffeeK8
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So excited to unwrap my gifts! So hygge with a literal cozy blanket! #letshyggeswap

BibliophileMomma Lovely blanket! 7y
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CocoReads
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I was going to wait till after work but this is me....it's all so awesome! Thank you so much @Reecaspieces ! Bookmarks! Romance and murder! 2 of my favorite things and I haven't read these before! And all the lovely teas and my own travel mug--no one else can use it! It's got my name right on it! 😂😂 I only regret that it's going to be 80 something today so the socks and scarf will have to wait!

Reecaspieces Yes...90 degrees here too...sigh. BUT ENJOY YOUR DAY! 7y
CocoReads @Reecaspieces I will-now I'm mad I have to go to work but I have these lovelies to come home too! You enjoy yours as well! 7y
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Kangaj1

When is opening day for this? I have seen Sept 20-22 on different packages. Can someone verify? #hyggebookswap

eanderson It's the 20th, the 22nd is for #letsgetcozy (edited) 7y
Kangaj1 So confusing! Thank you! 7y
ferskner I've been eyeing both packages wondering the same thing! So excited for this week! 7y
EllieDottie Thank you!! I was wondering this same thing!! 7y
erzascarletbookgasm @cobwebmoth I have no clue if my match receives hers. It has been almost 4 weeks. I'm so anxious! Are you able to contact her to check please? 7y
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Captivatedbybooks
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@Jess7 Got it!!!! Nowwwww the torture starts.

Jess7 Great! 🤗 hahaha 7y
Captivatedbybooks @Jess7 did you get a box from Amazon today? 7y
Jess7 Sorry, I meant to respond to your email. I made a last minute decision to drive all day yesterday to see my mom for her birthday as a surprise. I'm out of town this weekend, but I'm sure it will be waiting for me when I return Sunday evening. I will let you know then. Thanks!! @Captivatedbybooks 7y
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Captivatedbybooks @Jess7 ooo roadtrip!!! Have fun and be safe! Happy birthday to mama! 7y
Jess7 Thanks @Captivatedbybooks ! It was a nice weekend visiting family, but today I have the dreaded five hour drive home. 😫 It's really too bad I don't have a private jet or super flying powers 🤣 7y
Jess7 I received your packages today! Super excited for Wednesday. I just realized I left out something from yours! 😳 i will try to send it this week but go ahead an open Wednesday. 7y
Captivatedbybooks @Jess7 i had packed everything up and then saw something i left out and was like ohhh no and reopened the box LOL so if it looks like it was opened it was i did open it and reclose it LOL 7y
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mom2bugnbee
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Forgot to post this yesterday, though my #letshyggeswap partner @ke633 knows: it's on its way! 😁 Couldn't take a pic of the inside because not everything was wrapped.

Ke633 Yay!! So excited! I'll get yours in the mail next week!! 7y
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CocoReads
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@Reecaspieces your #letsgethygge package is on its way. Excuse my bad wrapping job--it's not my best talent. Very foggy today, I had to hike practically all the way to the dome to get a good shot!

Reecaspieces Oh can't wait!! Have you received yours yet? 7y
CocoReads I did, last week? I thought I tagged you but I bet I forgot. 😂 excited to open on the 20th! 7y
Libby1 Lovely! Where is this? 7y
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CocoReads @Libby1 it's at Notre Dame, I live pretty close to campus and the post office there is my closest one. I took advantage today and walked a bit of campus to get the shot. 7y
Libby1 It's beautiful, @CocoReads 😃. 7y
CocoReads @Libby1 it really is a beautiful campus. I have mixed feelings for the university itself but I can't deny how pretty everything is. 7y
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eanderson
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@Daisey Guess what I just got in the mail?!? 🤗 I'm excited!!! #letshyggeswap

Daisey Yay! 😁 Now the waiting . . . 7y
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Lizpixie
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Also sending tomorrow is my #letshyggeswap gift. Again, issues with the same company taking its sweet time to send my items but hopefully it should get to Malaysia within the time period with express post. I also have a package waiting at the post office so I assume it's my hygge gift @erzascarletbookgasm I'll post a picture tomorrow.☕️🕯💙💛

Lizpixie @erzascarletbookgasm has it shown up yet? The let's get cozy package I sent the same day got to the US two days ago! I hope it hasn't gone missing😡 7y
erzascarletbookgasm @Lizpixie It has not turned up yet. It's a public holiday today, probably will show up after the weekend. Told you, my local post offices here are not the most efficient 😏 7y
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Lizpixie @erzascarletbookgasm I've just gotten an SMS saying they've attempted delivery. Have you got it? Or did you get a slip to pick it up at the post office? 7y
erzascarletbookgasm @lizpixie I've not heard from the postman and there's no notice for me to pick it up. If there's no news by end of the day, I'll march up to the post office first thing tomorrow! 😤Thanks for alerting me. 7y
Lizpixie @erzascarletbookgasm this is getting ridiculous I think. I'm so sorry it's being dragged out like this! 7y
erzascarletbookgasm @Lizpixie do you have a tracking number? 7y
Lizpixie Yeah, that's how I found out it was in Malaysia. I'll email it to you ok @erzascarletbookgasm 7y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Got my #letshyggeswap package yesterday from @Redjewel_7734
I can't wait to open it!!!!!

Redjewel_7734 Yay🎉🎉🎉I hope you love what I picked!!!! 7y
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CocoReads
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Look what came today! I'm so excited! @Reecaspieces yours will go out Monday (it's a home game weekend and the ND post office is my closest one but I'm going nowhere near that place today!)#letsgethygge

Reecaspieces Enjoy!!! I forgot to put you a little note in there. But everything is self explanatory!! 7y
CocoReads Sweet! I can't wait til opening day! 7y
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eanderson
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All packed up and ready to go to the Post Office! This will be coming soon @Daisey ! Hope you enjoy everything!!! #letshyggeswap

Daisey Can't wait! Hoping to get yours packed up this weekend! 😁 7y
KilgoreTrout Bummer that I missed this swap! 7y
eanderson @Daisey Just left the post office! Should be to you on Saturday! 🤗 7y
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Kangaj1
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Kangaj1 Ahhh...can't find the "do not open until" date! Can someone help? 7y
Kangaj1 Found it! 7y
ferskner Eeeeeeeeee eeeeeee eeeeee! 7y
Mdargusch Nice box of goodies! 7y
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ferskner
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We're coming for you, @Kangaj1! I have to say, wrapping these this evening with a podcast and some candles was quite hyggeligt! #letshyggeswap @Tiffy_Reads @The_Bookswaps

Kalalalatja Perfect use of 'hyggeligt' 👌😄 7y
TrishB Lovely 💝 7y
ferskner @Kalalalatja Tak skal du ha'! 7y
ferskner @TrishB Thank you! 7y
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Booksbymybed
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Got some yummies in Danish bakery to go with my book

[DELETED] 206653737 Curious to see your thoughts on the book. I've been thinking about getting a Hygge book but I'm not sure which one to get. 7y
Booksbymybed @bookish22 will definitely post as soon as I finish it 7y
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melrailey
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Second package arrived @BethwithBooks - I'm going to have to hide these under lots of stuff to keep them unopened til 9/22! #letshygge

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ReadingRover
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Research is being done. Things are being bought. Gifts are being handmade. Hygge is being achieved!!! #letshyggeswap @EllieDottie @Tiffy_Reads

LauraBrook What a cutie! 😽😽😽 7y
Tanzy13 🐱 7y
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Sarah83
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So everything has to get wrapped and then I will go to the post office. 😉 so what will all the thing be? Surprise 😍

#letshyggeswap
@Tiffy_Reads
@Yellowpigeon

Yellowpigeon You have me acting like someone on CSI, enhance the pixels!!😂 Can't wait to open!! 7y
Sarah83 I thought like that. I love this filter. 😊 7y
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