The Danish word “hygge” means coziness and comfort, an aesthetic synonymous with wintertime.
From soft heritage throws to Southern-inspired garlands, these Nordic-feeling items bring a sense of warmth and nature to your holiday season.
Rumi Velvet Stocking ($64)
Atlanta-based Frontgate always has excellent seasonal items and nails the hygge aesthetic with this soft, velvety stocking. It’s available in seasonal colors like light juniper and crimson, as well as softer ones like caramel and ivory, making it easy for your Christmas decorations to match your overall vibe. Part of the brand’s Rumi velvet collection, the stockings can be personalized.
Frontgate
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Fireside Throw ($199)
Made from 100% virgin wool and woven in American mills, Pendleton wool blankets are legendary gifts to give, perfect for cold nights next to a fire in a mountain escape or at home. This blanket is made from mouliné yarn that has two color piles spun into one thread to give it a distinctive, textured and worn-in look. Throw it over the back of a couch or an armchair to encourage fireside reading.
Pendleton
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Pine and Magnolia Garland ($229)
Swag your staircase, fireplace or doorframe with a classic Southern holiday design. This full, lush garland features handcrafted magnolia, pine boughs and real pinecones. Snag a matching wreath to get the full look or fill it out with softer accoutrements like ribbons and fabric.
Ballard Designs
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The Big Mug ($54)
Nothing says cozy quite like a big mug of coffee, tea or cocoa. The Big Mug from Asheville, North Carolina-based East Fork Pottery holds 14 ounces comfortably or 16 ounces for those who like to live it up. It’s microwave and dishwasher safe, and comes in a soothing malachite green as well as guava and sepia. Check it out in person at the brand’s Westside Provisions District store.
East Fork
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@eastforkatlanta
Aspen Candle ($58)
Fans of Hotel Jerome in Aspen will be transported to the Colorado hotspot with this woody, smoky and rustic scent. The candle, which is made in the U.S., uses vintage cedarwood, leather and golden embers as well as notes of snow-capped pine to create a hotel-worthy scent. Made from hand-poured 100% soy wax and a hand-painted glass vessel, they are perfect gifts to give or keep. Pair it with a candle warmer for a glowy look.
Hotel Lobby Candle
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