"Hygge" candles from Skandinavisk
A beautiful new brand founded by "2 English chaps, Shaun and Gerry, who
fell in love with 2 blonde Scandinavian girls over a decade ago".
They say....
"Everyone carries some familiar stereotypes of Scandinavia and its people
– the beautiful blonde inhabitants, the wide open landscapes, the long
dark winters, the bicycles, the fairytale capitals.
The Scandinavian countries are consistently ranked as having the happiest
The Scandinavian countries are consistently ranked as having the happiest
peoples, with the best quality of life, the most liveable cities, some of
the highest education standards, the hippest design, the most bikes and boats
per capita etc etc. The list is endless.
But what is it that makes them so happy and successful?
We think it is in their ability to create intimacy, fellowship and conviviality
But what is it that makes them so happy and successful?
We think it is in their ability to create intimacy, fellowship and conviviality
around everyday moments. The kind of everyday moment borne from the
region's exposure to extended cold and darkness and the need for people
to come together, over centuries, around a source of heat and light.
Its their ability to turn this rather functional need into an almost spiritual
experience that sets Scandinavia apart - the magic of turning any situation
into a moment of cosiness, especially those shared with friends and family
around the illuminating glow of a flickering candle flame.
Each nation has their own name to describe it and all will proudly tell you
Each nation has their own name to describe it and all will proudly tell you
there is no direct international translation. 'Hygge' is Danish DNA, the Swedes
like to 'mys', the Norwegians 'kose' while the Finns - ever different - find
their own warmth in 'lӓmpöӓ'. But each word reflects the same cosy,
snuggly Scandinavian feeling".
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Thanks Samantha!
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