MONDAY MUSINGS: RANDOM ACTS OF COMFORT.

Our iconic Hudson Bay Store just announced they would be performing Random Acts of Comfort next Saturday. Yes!! The Bubble Bus from Babe’s Honey Farm (don’t you love the name?) will be serving free sparkling honey drinks to people. What a sweet idea! It’s just what our lagging spirits need as we face into Winter after a rather lacklustre Summer. Most people feel cheated out of a proper Summer this year. Those dulcet words ‘Random Acts of Comfort’ conjure up such glorious images in my head. I think of everything that is warm, cozy, happy and Hygge!

As we head into Fall, the little bit of Summer we enjoyed seems a distant memory. It’s time to put away all the Summer clothes now and prepare for our Winter Hibernation. It’s going to be Happy Hygge all the way in my home. I’ve already started gathering cozy bits and pieces around me like a squirrel gathering his nuts. Scented candles, fleecy blanket on the couch, slippers, logs by the fireside, books and magazines waiting to be devoured. Nutty banana bread with a warm comforting cup of luxury tea has become an afternoon tradition. As have twice weekly bubble baths with relaxing aromatic Lavender Epsom Salts. Bliss! Foot Spa — more bliss! Listening to relaxing meditation music while soaking your toes. It’s actually a lot easier to be a Happy Hygge-r in the Fall/Winter!

Outside the home, the sight of Fall chocolates artistically displayed in Purdy’s Chocolate shops lifts my spirits. As does the fun and festive appearance of Halloween candy and costumes. Fancy Fall drinks at Starbucks, such as Cinnamon Dolce Latte, Caramel Apple Spice and Salted Caramel Mocha bring a smile to my face and make me feel that yes, life is slowly returning to normal. I’m not sure yet how Halloween this year is going to pan out, but looking at the expanse of Halloween treats on the shelves, retailers have hope in their hearts that something is going to happen!! I’ve been thinking of ways I can make it happen this year that are C-19 friendly. I will make up my regular candy bags and see what happens!! Homeless Shelters are always delighted to get contributions. I’ll keep you updated!

Hope you will join me on the Happy Hygge Home Adventure this Fall and Winter! How do you welcome Random Acts of Comfort into your life? Whatever it is that brings you Comfort and Joy, please do it!

Might I suggest for your Hygge Adventure:

-Pumpkin spice scented candles to welcome the Fall.

-Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider drinks in the kitchen cabinet.

-Cozy slippers to welcome you home!

-Soft fleece blanket awaiting you on the couch.

-Magazines and books eager for you to devour.

-A pet to pet — if possible! Or maybe you could borrow one?

-A homemade foot spa! Any basin will do!

-Some soft meditation music before you go to sleep.

-Keep the phone in your kitchen — out of harm’s way!! NOT in your bedroom!

Remember to do what you love and love what you do!

Hugs from Coco and me xxx