Author Archives: Hygge House

Danes just bike

She doesn’t know how much it weighs. Nobody she knows or has ever met could tell you how much their bike weighs. Likewise, she doesn’t know how far she rides each day. It isn’t interesting. She rides at a good… Continue reading

Discussion 3 Comments Category Biking Life, Danish Life

Venice, California Canals

In 1904, a man named Abbott Kinney came from the east in search of a better climate to help his health. He found Venice California, fell in-love, and decided to build 20 miles of canals. These canals have gone through… Continue reading

Discussion 2 Comments Category Everyday Hygge

Holistic Dog Care

When the vet told me Jack needed surgery as soon as possible, I was instantly overwhelmed and felt completely unprepared. Even though my vet was fantastic at explaining all my options, the fact he was going out of town next… Continue reading

Discussion 11 Comments Category Cat + Dog

Coffee Break

Scandinavians tend to drink the most coffee per capita although specialty, sweet, and flavoured coffees still aren’t as popular as in North America. The coffee here is usually bold, rich, dark and always had for breakfast and after meals (even… Continue reading

Discussion 13 Comments Category Danish Life, Pleasures of Food Tags , , ,

Glamour

My mum in the 1950′s when she was a model. And glamourous. “The contrast between what is glamorous now and what was glamorous in the days of Cary Grant and Norma Shearer says much about how American society has changed.… Continue reading

Discussion 4 Comments Category Fashion Tags ,