Hot Cocoa, Fresh Blooms & Candlelight: Your Holiday Hygge Starter Pack
Hygge (say it like you mean it: hoo-gah) is the Danish secret (well, not so secret anymore) to living your best, most joy-filled life, especially when the holidays roll around. At its core, hygge is about finding happiness in the small, meaningful moments that often slip by unnoticed. Think of the feels you get in warm candlelight, under fluffy blankets, smelling fresh flowers, on slow mornings with coffee, or laughing with friends until your cheeks literally hurt. While it shines brightest in the brrrrrr months, hygge isn’t strictly seasonal — it’s a year-round vibe. The Danes have mastered this art of following their bliss, which might explain why they’re famously the happiest people alive. This holiday, channel that energy and let hygge turn simple traditions into straight up magic with blooms and more. At Neubauer’s Flowers in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, we have the flowers to get it all done like a boss.
Ways to Bring Home Hygge This Holiday Season
Create Cozy Corners with Fluffy Blankets & Fresh Blooms
Snowflakes may be cute, but icy temps? Not invited. Hygge is your perfect clapback — half warmth, half aesthetic. Pile on your fluffiest blankets, slide into PJs that make you the fluffiest main character, and claim your corner throne. Next, add twinkling string lights because we’re not settling for dull vibes. And the real flex? Fresh blooms that turn the entire setup from cozy to cover-worthy. It’s a one-two punch of style and snugness, proving the winter blahs literally can’t sit with you.
Enhance Your Home with Fresh Fragrances from Candles and Arrangements
Other senses might hog the spotlight, but smell? She’s the real deal. One deep inhale, and suddenly you’re teleporting back to your fave moments. A pumpkin candle instantly drops you into pie-baking season, warm and cozy. Fresh apple scent? Hello, crisp autumn afternoons. And flowers? They’re straight-up time machines in bloom. That’s why hygge thrives on fragrance — fresh bouquets and bougie candles elevate your space into a memory-fueled wonderland. Smell = nostalgia, comfort, and hygge all rolled into one. Iconic, really.
Display Favorite Holiday Decor, Including Festive Florals and Greenery
Decorating for the holidays? That’s our favorite ritual. Real trees (we’re loyal to the fresh, piney kind), garlands, and poinsettias bring the cozy-outdoors-meets-indoor energy. Add sparkle: ornaments with stories, fairy lights that glow just right, and tinsel that says, “I came to slay.” Whether your vibe is sleek and minimal or glitter explosion maximalist, there’s no wrong way. If your décor amps you up and makes you grin, then boom, you nailed holiday happiness like a pro.
Bring Home Seasonal Stems for Yourself
The holiday hustle is cute… until it’s not. Between gift lists, family chaos, and nonstop to-dos, hygge can slip right out the window. Enter the self-care move: buy yourself a bouquet. Yup, unapologetic self-gifting. They’re dopamine boosters, creativity fuel, and focus enhancers all rolled into one chic design Plus, nothing resets the vibe like walking into a room with blooms smiling back at you, so keep your joy tank full. Flowers = instant hygge. And yes, Santa would approve.
Enjoy the Company of Loved Ones
The heart of the holidays? Simple: being with your people and loving every second. That can look like game nights, holiday show marathons, or taking floral classes while sipping spiced cider. Maybe it’s that annual cookie-baking free-for-all, with recipes flying and sugar highs guaranteed. Hygge doesn’t care how you celebrate — it just demands you go all in. Embrace the rituals, embrace your crew, and soak up the goodness. The memories made with your fam and besties are the real deal.
The holidays are 100 percent about being present, activities that spark joy, and simple pleasures — sounds like a job for hygge. The Danes know it’s our key to well-being, and they’re absolutely right. For blossoms that help you live your best holiday life, trust Neubauer’s Flowers to make it all glow beautifully.