About hygge in a box
Meet Jill & Lisa
Hej (Hello in Danish)!
We’re the sisters behind Hygge in a Box, and we’re thrilled to share our love of hygge with you!
Growing up on the Canadian prairies, we found joy in simple traditions—family dinners, pickling vegetables, and gathering around a fire with hot chocolate in hand. Cozy moments have always been at the heart of our lives, whether skiing through snowy trails, camping under the stars, or exploring vintage shops.
Life can be overwhelming, and we believe everyone deserves a pause—a chance to slow down, be present, and embrace warmth and comfort. That’s why we created Hygge in a Box—a little dose of coziness and mindfulness, delivered straight to you. We hope each box brings you joy, relaxation, and a moment of pure hygge!
Curated with Care, Rooted in Canada
Every item in Hygge in a Box is thoughtfully chosen with strict guidelines to ensure you receive only premium-quality products—ones you can feel good about! Supporting Canadian businesses is at the heart of what we do, and we take pride in giving back to the country we love. Our selections prioritize natural ingredients, sustainability, ethical sourcing, and Fairtrade practices, all crafted with care by passionate makers.
While we may not have Scandinavian roots, we are proud Canadians from one of the coldest provinces, where long, dark winters and fleeting summers have taught us to embrace each season to the fullest. We are deeply grateful to Denmark and the Nordic countries for bringing the concept of hygge into our lives.
So, tak skal du have (thank you in Danish) for joining us on this cozy journey!
what is Hygge?
Hygge, (pronounced hue-gah) is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary as cozy, charming or special.
Comfort
While the meaning of Hygge is different to each, the overarching idea is that of comfort and finding joy in even the simplest of situations, and an overall sense of being cozy and content with the way life is in that moment. So many other words can be used interchangeably to describe the idea of Hygge such as charm, happiness, connection, security, familiarity, comfort, reassurance, kinship, and simplicity.
Mindfulness
Hygge is not something that someone can buy, but rather a mind-set or a way of thinking one can adopt and continually embrace. You can work to make your space or your surroundings more Hygge but being mindful in the enjoyment of the small moments is the “how to” in experiencing Hygge.
Warmth
For the Danes, Hygge is all about creating a comfortable and warm space with soft lighting and glowing candles, surrounded by family and friends. Many Nordic countries like Denmark, Finland, Sweden and others are the ones to have adopted the notion of Hygge in their everyday lives. It is believed that this is due to the long cold winters that frequent these areas, and Hygge is a way to continue to find constant happiness and warmth throughout those times of year.
Rituals
Similarly, in Canada, with so many cold, dark days, the simplicity of a candle flickering with a cup of coffee in the morning or a warm home cooked evening meal with friends can make a huge difference to one’s spirit. By creating simple rituals {such as brewing mulled wine to lighting candles at each meal to game nights to stopping at the bakery every week} we can start embracing a sense of comfort, clarity and connection all around us.