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Saturday 4 November 2017

Yes I would!

My page today is what I think could be described as HYGGE!

Here is a definition from the Oxford dictionary



NOUN

mass noun
  • A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)
    ‘why not follow the Danish example and bring more hygge into your daily life?’
    as modifier ‘count on candlelight —almost a requirement for that special hygge experience’

Origin

Danish, from Norwegian.



Pronunciation


hygge

/ˈhʊɡə/

I started by coating the page roughly with gesso then, using parts of a TH doily stencil, I used clear gloss gel. Once it was dry I scribbled on some Distress crayons and blended them with a wet finger.

I found the mug image a while ago and it was on my desk and at the same time I saw it I also spied a little piece of remaining book paper from where I had been preparing another page.
I don't allow myself a treat like this very often as I have to watch my sugar levels but when I saw these words (from hubby's old Tales of King Arthur book) I felt they were very serendipitous!

I am linking to 101 Ways to Keep Warm 

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Thanks for calling in today, Chris



13 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely page and that drink looks just right for a chilly evening, I think you have inspired me....Help yourself to any photos you like. Hugs, Valerie

froebelsternchen said...

Hygge ...
yes that colours and this wonderful filled cup ...
that means cosiness and well- being for me as well !
I don't drink it often - but when I do I enjoy it very much!

A beautiful page Chris!
Wishing you a happy evening and I am really happy to hear that you enjoy yourself with AJJ!♥♥♥

oxo
Susi

Meggymay said...

Chris, I would love a cuppa just like this one. It shouts drink me and you will feel warm and happy. Its a fabulous page.
Yvonne xx

Redanne said...

Hygge is such a lovely word and that lovely cream topped drink on your beautiful page certainly conjures up a feeling of warmth and comfort to me! Hugs, Anne xx

My name is Erika. said...

That is certainly hygge in my book! In fact, a cup of that coco and whipped cream would taste great right now. :) This is a great page. I was out today but hopefully tomorrow I can finish up my pages and join in the warm fun. Hugs-Erika

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

And if we ever met, I'd treat you to one of these decadent mugs of goodness, too. What a great way to learn a new language. Simply super AJJ entry, dear.

craftytrog said...

Looks yummy Chris! Fab page too! xxx

Anonymous said...

wonderful the journalpage with this beautiful Background and a cup!
Happy sunday,
Elke

Words and Pictures said...

Definitely hygge - I'd love to wrap my hands round that delicious mug of hot chocolate! Lovely uplifting colours in the background too.
Alison x

Divers and Sundry said...

"cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being" What a perfect illustration of that concept! And now I'm headed to the kitchen to whip a comforting warm beverage :) You've inspired me to coziness.

Mrs.B said...

A great page Chris, I could definitely curl up with that mug.
Avril xx

Let's Art Journal said...

Great page and I would be very pleased with this yummy looking drink too ...lol 😉. Have a lovely day! J 😊

Anonymous said...

I am loving this word. Warm fuzzing feelings nestled up under a snuggly quilt with a fire blazing in the fireplace and reading a good book. It is very brrrrrr here in New Hampshire USA... hugs for now from your newest follower.