Hygge Style

A shopping guide for all things Danish comfort.

Taking things back to the simpler ways seems to be a natural pivot in response to the many curveballs that have been thrown our way recently. I’m reminded of the Danish concept of hygge, pronounced hooga, offering a cozy, comfortable atmosphere embodying soothing elements and a fondness for the sweet little pleasures that often go overlooked.

Several local purveyors have embraced the pleasurable styles for the home, fashion, food and hobbies. They’re offering a way to take a break from the hurry with comfortable contentment.

Hygge for the home

Live edge tables bring a bit of nature and can really add a simplistic character to a room. The Urban Elements collection from Hygge Lake Tahoe are beautiful, highlighting the natural curvature and grains in each matchless piece.

Add to the aesthetic design with greenery and pots from

Old Stone House Gift and Garden in Reno and with a beautiful three-dimensional map from Tahoe Wood Maps. Complete the ambiance with a soothing scented candle or bath salts from The Freckled Frog at The Summit in Reno. hyggelaketahoe.com; stoneagecreations.com; tahoewoodmaps.com; thefreckledfrogreno.com

Hygge fashion

Soft and comfortable are my go-tos these days. As the weather remains cool, I love to cuddle up in something slouchy that feels great on my skin. Head to Sidestreet Boutique in South Lake for a cozy Sherpa blanket or soft shawl. At Truckee’s Tahoe Mountain Sports they have slippers for the whole family. For a Sierra-inspired sweatshirt, Reno’s Home Means Nevada stores are filled with snug options with creative adornments (I’m in one of their Battle Born zip ups as I write this.). And, I can’t forget the effortless jewelry that helps create a carefree look, head to Tahoe City and visit Trunk Show for some dainty options. sidestreetboutique.com; tahoemountainsports.com; homemeansnevada.com; tahoetrunkshow.com

Hygge foodies

Who doesn’t love a little wine, cheese and dessert?

The Danish are known for their delicious morsels and you can enjoy the same culinary mentality in Reno/Tahoe.

The Cork and More in South Lake shelves wines from around the globe perfectly paired with their simple snacks. Grab a Danish-inspired pastry at a variety of renowned bakeries — in Reno visit Homage, Perenn Bakery (two locations in Reno and one in Tahoe) or Josef 's Vienna Bakery; at the lake, Tahoe House Bakery and Gourmet and Sugar Pine Bakery are a must; and, L.A. Bakery and Paul Schat’s Bakery are the places to go in Carson Valley. Wash it all down with a cup of hot tea from Salty-savorysweet or Too Soul Tea Shop in Reno. thecorkandmore.com; homagereno.com; perennbakery.com; josefsvienna.com; tahoe-house.com; sugarpinetahoe.com; labakerycafe.com; schatsbakeries.com; salty-savory-sweet.com; toosoultea.com

Hygge hobbies

Settle in with light crafting or hobbying to take your mind off the hustle and enjoy some quiet. Jimmy Beans Wool in Reno carries miles of house-dyed yarn, knitting and crocheting needles, patterns and the experts to help you through that next project. A stop by Wild Wood Makers Market in Tahoe with have you walking out the door with journals and crafting supplies. Or, spend some time at Sundance Bookstore in Reno where the book-lined shelves offer a good read for any preference. jimmybeanswool.com; wildwoodmakersmarket.com; sundancebookstore.com

Whether it’s the aroma of a calming candle, snuggling up under a warm hoodie, enjoying a soothing drink, or sitting down to a comfortable pastime, go a little hygge with help from some Reno/Tahoe favorites. Stay simple!