First, MUSICA, and second… Hello All💞, and third, I thought I would talk about this thing that’s very popular in Europe (and probably all over) right now called Hygge ~ While we were traveling I would walk into a bookstore in Great 
(great and wonderful) Britain, and invariably, on the front table would be six different books, all with some cozy atmospheric picture of H💟ME on the cover and called some variation of “HYGGE,” which makes sense when you find out Hygge is Danish for “cozy.” So I checked it out and it’s pronounced “HYU-gah,” but I like to pronounce it “HUG,” since the word embraces (so to speak) the entire spirit of Hygge. We’ve had Hygge for a long time around here too, but we’ve called it other things … the way my mom said it was,
And sometimes it’s known as Living the Dream; or Having it All; or Living Large; or The Pursuit of Happiness; and let’s not forget . . .
Oh yeah. It’s all about making a world of Contentment in your own
Unfortunately, we can’t control what goes on in the outside world, which seems to get more ridiculously uncontrollable every day, but we CAN control what goes on in our own homes ~ whether it’s one room, an apartment, or a mansion. Hygge has nothing to do with money, it’s an equal opportunity bringer of joy.
Hygge is a state of mind and a recognizing that what you seek, you already have. I’ve perfected my Hygge in rented rooms and tiny apartments when I was younger. I make it every time we travel in a small train compartment when I bring along my feather pillow, my comfy slippers, a new wonderful book to read, my electric kettle, my favorite cup, my favorite tea, and some homemade cucumber sandwiches. That’s Traveling Hygge, there’s more to it, but today we’re talking bout Hygge In-House. In YOUR house to be exact!
There are a thousand ways to Hygge yourself, and if you’ve been hanging around this Blog long enough, you know that’s mostly what we love to talk about. How to make a Homemade Happy Life . . .
Over the years, I’ve recognized that most of the little things that make life wonderful are found in the same basic framework I use when I give a party: They always seem to appeal to one of the five senses, plus that magical sixth sense, the highly personal one called 
“imagination.” Because the senses are kind of your everything. If they are constantly fed a diet of car exhaust, too many people at the mall, the dentist’s drill, fast food cheeseburgers, news of starving children, killer germs on the loose, and culture collapse, staring into your phone for hours on end, and perhaps a quick frisking at the airport, you are just not going to be happy! SO simple. You might have to go out and experience all of that, but then you can come home, where YOU are in charge. Whew. Look around your home. How does it feel? How does it sound? How does it look? How does it smell? How does it taste? Are there flowers, candles, a cozy throw for you, books, teacups? Is there toast and cheese? Are there pancakes? Is there pretty music that sends you to the moon? Now for number six: see any whimsy, anything that only says YOU in all caps? The question is, does your house FEED you from the well of sweetness?
Hygge thyself!
When it’s all rainy and gray outside . . .
Make a fire or light a candle . . . light many candles!
Lots of you know how much I love houses ~ I have one room where there are only paintings of houses on the walls. Over the years, when I’m out and about, I might see a little candle house, the one with the green roof is my newest in this long slow-growing collection. I found it in Scotland where so many of the real houses are white stucco. What could be more Hygge than a candle IN a house? It’s the Hyggiest! And long, and slow-growing? That’s Hygge too.
Light the candles and then go make yourself a cup of tea, and cuddle up to watch an old movie . . .
This is Audrey Hepburn and Gregory adorable Peck in Roman Holiday. Five Stars! I have a wonderful list of old movies that could keep a person busy and in Hygge City for a whole winter if they wanted!
This is the June page from my new 2017 wall-calendar and just a reminder, because the main thing about Hygge, as you can probably tell by just reading about it, it’s so HEALTHY! It doesn’t weigh you down, it makes you buoyant, up and ready to go! It’s priceless, and it’s a gift you can give yourself because it’s FREE!
Read a book that will light your soul, send your heart to the moon, make tears flow down your cheeks, and inspire you to greatness. Read biographies about your heroes. I love reading about the life of Beatrix Potter because she makes me want to be a better person.💞
I think it’s very Hygge to put dried flowers in her books . . .
Even housekeeping and doing laundry can be Hygge, if you wait a moment and let yourself SEE the before and afters . . . and just how pretty wrinkles and patterns can be, smell the cleanness, feel how organized you must be as you are hanging things to dry, there in the Village of Hygge, where you are in charge of your environment, and your environment is not in charge of you.
And how lovely it is to have your hands slippery in warm water caring for your things, washing them, loving them, making them last forever. You can sing while you do it, and that will make the other people in the house happy too. Really, it will.🎵
Luv-lee bubble baths, where all tensions rooooolllll away in the water . . . play the MUSICA! Because guess who’s in charge? You are!
It’s hard to find words for how wonderful a little petty-pet can be, but I tried.
Put something fun on the calendar, something to look forward to! Hygge is having a dream, and making it come true, even if it takes ten years!
Make a picture wall in your bathroom. It’s zen. No one wants to come out of my bathroom now! See HERE.
Have a Jane Austen tea party and Celebrate her birthday on December 16th, use her books as centerpieces, tell everyone to wear a hat … I have lots of recipes for delicious tea party food! (Just click on which recipe you’d like to have.)
There is also Doing Nothing that is totally Hygge, especially if you find you are doing too much: sleep in! Do it in the coziest flannel jammies you can find. Keep the room cold so you are cuddled under the covers. Moosh the pillow around your ears to keep them warm. Don’t laugh. This can be done! As my mother said, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way!” Put it on your calendar if you have to!
This is Joe (look close to see him), enjoying the Hygginess of it all!
This was the sky over our house this morning, after a few grey days and even some rain. How heavenly is that?
When I was little I used to go outside at night before bed, to look at the stars, and fill my lungs with a big breath of fresh night air to take back to my cozy (Hyggie like crazy) bed with me. I still do it sometimes. The stars, they have secrets, and if you put your ear down close, and listen hard, they will tell you.❤️
My dad used to say, “Be an Elf,” and to me, that’s the same exact same thing as Hygge. It’s a hug. Kind of virtual, but you definitely still feel it. Christmas can be a lonely time for some of us, especially if we’ve dreamed of a certain kind of magical Christmas but have never quite gotten it. I say, this year, think about how you can give it to yourself … a nice big Hygge box of jammies and candles just cannot hurt, with a card signed, “Te Adoro, with all my heart, 💞 your darling Santa, who loves you.” You can wake up, find it all wrapped up under the tree along with the cashmere sweater he left for you, smell the roast chicken he put in the oven, drink the hot chocolate he made for you, count your blessings and be very surprised and thrilled.💝
And another thing this season: Be sure to Shop Small and Buy Local. Because most of the money you spend when you do that, STAYS in your community. That’s a very good thing. Very Hygge. Wear a cute hat when you do it, spread some sunshine. Send love to Tennessee, if you have a little extra, to help the families affected by the terrible wildfires. Send them a little Hygge. And that’s it, oh no, it’s not, I forgot, one other surprise I have left for you! Pretty Hygge too.
This is the Giveaway we have from the new Willard (which just started going out today, it takes about four days for it all to go, so be patient, and if you’re not on our mailing list, you can still sign up) . . . Anyway the prize is a signed copy of the new Heart of the Home, a bird in a gilded cage for your tree, and two dream charms, one is Christmas Joy, and the other (the red one) is Heart of the Home…and all you have to do is leave a comment and you’ll be entered for the drawing! BUT, there’s something else, because Hey, it’s Christmas, and Hey, we’re Hygging today!
Oh yeah, It’s Heart of the Home AGAIN, signed, like the first one, and also, the now out-of-print A Fine Romance, also signed ~ and there’s a little dream charm too, “Girlfriends,” plus, yes, 
it’s the teapot that we bought in an antique store in the Peak District in England that I wrote about in A Fine Romance … I thought, because I have enough teapots, that I would get quadruple the pleasure from this one. First I got to use it, then write about it, then I got to paint it, and now I get to share it. How much more Hygge can you get? Te Adoro, with all my heart, 💞 your darling Santa, who loves you.
So there will be two drawings! Two winners! Just leave a comment, and I’ll announce the winners here on the blog in a week or so, when everyone’s had a chance to enter, and I’ll email them too.
I’m home.🏡 Feeling so lucky! Happy to be here. Sending love to you all.💝
Welcome back, Susan and Joe!
I needed some “Hygge” today!! Thank you!
Susan, your blog is one of the joys of my life. I love all your comments, artwork, recipes and pictures. Thank you for being as creative as you are.
Thank you Sharon!
So glad that you and Joe are home safe & sound and have Jack, fires, stars and all the small things that make you happy. I’m alone now and have wonderful friends that fill the voids that the holidays can present. I’m giving my car to someone and know that that is much more fulfilling that presents under the tree. Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays.
Such a wonderful feeling, being fulfilled, thank you Nancy!
Loved reading the new Willard this morning! And especially since I’m able to sit next to the fire with my coffee and look out at the snow… I love it when I see your name in my inbox. Now I’m inspired to go out and get our tree and start decorating. Oh yes and baking cookies, and my favorite – date nut bread! Thank you Susan!
Thank you, Susan…love this, I will reread it many times. I have all of your books and they are part of my Hygge.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful Hygge. It’s amazing what it can do to lift my spirits after a hard work week. The task of Christmas decorating is at hand, (and so much fun!) not to mention something I look forward to every holiday season, which is the annual White Christmas Party. My friends and I, and now our daughters, get together in December to watch White Christmas. We have been doing this for so many years we know the dialogue and all the songs. It’s such fun to be together for a movie and a wonderful meal which Mary loves to prepare for us. Friends, fun and food. A great Hygge combination. Merry Christmas to you and Joe from Iowa.
Lovely!
So glad you are home safe and sound, and that you had a wonderful time. The picnic we all shared atmStourhead was certainly one of the highlights of my year !! This is a lovely hygge post. Merry Christmas to you bothxxxxx
Me too, one of the best days of my life.💞 Was such a wonderful small thing, that really was a big thing. Sending love, Penny!
Your arms must be so very tired, Susan. So many hugs from you to all the Girlfirends over the years. So thankful you share them. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Texas.
Welcome home. I love your Hygge blog. I read it during one of my Christmas decorating breaks. Enjoying some domestic bliss this rainy weekend here in Arkansas as I make my home cozy and magical for the holidays. Please post a picture of your tree once you have it up. I look forward to seeing it each year. Happy holidays.
Read your post yesterday and just finished reading Willard this morning while drinking my coffee. Loved reading both of them. I got out some pretty candles, snuggled under one of my flannel quilts and watched Christmas movies last night with two kitties on my lap. I’m glad to have you remind me how to add little things into my day to make the days more enjoyable. Thank you. Happy Holidays!
Thank you for this gift in my inbox. As it is with so many women my age, it will be a holiday of changes. My children have grown; one will be spending Christmas in Arizona with his girlfriend’s family, and another was married in October. (Joyous!) The house is decorated, and my husband and I are holding onto our traditions…but it’s so quiet. Your words helped me to appreciate the fact that this holiday can be a wonderful gift to ourselves. I’m off to light a fire, make a delicious meal, followed by a seasonal cocktail. Thanks!
Christmas Eve, more people? Volunteer to help with Christmas Dinner at church, or vets center, or something like that, could be very fun!
Oh Susan, Welcome home. I am so happy you love England. I was born there and lived there for 47 years until meeting the love of my life, my husband Joe, and now am living in Upstate New York in a cute cedar house by a babbling brook. Home is where the heart is and I have two homes, two families and friends to HYGGE, plus Granny’s teapots, linens and more. Thank you for sharing your love of all things HOME and the happiness it brings. My wish is for those less fortunate to have the same abundance because my teacup is so full. I love you Susan.
Happy Day!!!
Susan I wish you and your family a wonderful, peaceful, and meaningful Christmas. You do so much to share with others your thoughts on life. It means a lot.
I was wondering what all the “Hygge” was about! You have answered all my questions! I love you Susan! Glad you are back and thanks for the inspiration!
xoxox
Lisa
Thank you, loved your thoughtful post on the little things we can do for ourselves and others.
Happiness is homemade!
Welcome Home! Happy Christmas, as they say in England!
Thank you so much for sharing Hygge with us in all your emails. I have my house decorated for Christmas, it is feeling very Hygge around here. I am looking forward to having friends and family over. I will be continuing a tradition of cookie baking with my one of my sons girlfriend and the other his wife. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Oh, Susan — thank you for all the hygges your latest post contains. Reading it is a small party of good feelings! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Donna
Welcome home. And in time for the holidays!
Welcome home. You were missed yet we know you had a wonderful time. I love receiving Willard. So much love goes into it. Thank you for being you.
Today is a dreary cold rainy day and a perfect one for curling up with a purry kitty, cup of hot tea and a few minutes to visit with girlfriends via your blog. Welcome home Susan and Joe!
Welcome home Susan. And Merry Christmas!
Love the fact that you speek danish -hygge is a danish word, you know, and we usually believe that we are the only ones who know how to do it – THAT IS SO NOT TRUE Love Sussi
Love you back Sussi!
Susan you always make my day! Glad you are home safe and sound. Looking forward to reading more about your trip
Love this concept of Hyyge. I’m looking around my little studio apartment and recognizing my own Hyyge, including my precious kitty, Posie, snuggled in my lap! I’m glad you and Joe made it home safe and are able to enjoy the gifts of the season, like SNOW! I can’t wait to see pictures of that on your blog, because we don’t get snow in San Luis Obispo, as you well know 😉 Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday!
Yes I do know! I’ll be sure to post them when it comes! Hugs to you and SLO Town!
Welcome back, Susan. What a beautiful Willard and blog. Love the examples of Hygge…stress relievers, tea party quote from Jessica North, and, of course, Joe’s version of Old Fashions – love that drink! I, also, still go outside in the cold of night and look at the stars. So clear and bright in winter. Also, don’t have curtains in the bedroom, so I look out at the sky when in bed! Just God’s masterpiece! Have a happy Christmas and a blessed 2017!
God’s Masterpiece! xoxo
Put my name in for the drawing!
Okay, really with that said,I can say I missed you when you were gone. Computers may be great but with your blog missing my i-pad was unhappy. I could not figure tweets till the very end😕But once I did I read till my eyes hurt! Welcome home. Enjoy the snow and your dreams of your lovely trip!
Thank you Barbara!
Welcome home! Always happy when your blog finds it way into my email. Cheers my very heart. I followed you on twitter for most of your journey….closed my eyes on some days and imagined myself there as well….in England….near the streams and fields of green. Wishing you a very blessed December and many more blog posts to warm my heart. <3
I do that same thing sometimes, close my eyes and just go there, to the edge of the water with the ducks landing in the sunshine sending spray sparkling into the sky . . . Thank you Mary!
Susan your happy email couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m a 37 year old mom of two that received a breast cancer diagnosis yesterday. I’ve been looking for sunshine anywhere I can find it and your blog is a place I can count on it 🙂
XOXOXOXO
Oh dear Jennifer, must be so scary…but you know, they do so much, and hopefully this is early, and girl, the only way to it is through it, and YOU can do this tooooooooo….. Sending so much love!!!!
Dear Kindred Spirit – So sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Saying a prayer for your healing – heart and body. My sister has it, too, you are not alone in your journey!
Jill
dearest Jennifer. the patron-saint of cancer patients is St. Peregrine. also, for breast cancer, specifically is St. Agatha. I will pray to both of them for a course of treatment that will have you on your way to full recovery and good health. take care, do what is needed and feel the love and prayers coming to you from all-of-us. be comforted. you will be well. all love.
Chris…💞
Thank you two both so much for the prayers and encouragement. My whole little world has turned upside down in the past few days, but I’ve had many blessings come out of this. The love, care and concern that I have received from friends near and far has been a tremendous source of comfort. I’ll find out more at my first oncologist appointment tomorrow morning. I believe in prayer and I thank God for all the people he has placed in my life to make this road easier to travel 🙂
Susan, when I woke up during the night and those yucky dark thoughts started creeping in I just kept repeating to myself “the only way to it, is through it!” your words of encouragement were very comforting in a dark hour 🙂
I love hearing you’ve got so much support, at least you won’t be on this journey all by yourself, prayers will be wrapped around you at every moment. Have a little video of some sweet old movie to pop into the TV when you wake up at night with those thoughts, it will take them all away. Worry is always worse than anything. Sending love.
We girlfriends are here with you, sending love, thoughts of encouragement, prayers, and more love. Stay strong and brave, dear one. You are not alone – ever.
XO♥Deb♥
Susan you give so much of yourself and bring comfort and happiness to us. I am truly grateful. Thank you for sharing all the hygge!
Thank you for being here Ema!!
I have a little candle house, too. Actually, it’s a candle library. Which reminds me. Yesterday I found a “new” Gladys Taber at my library’s book sale – Country Chronicle. Finding that book, of course, reminded me of you, and lo and behold, what do I find in my inbox today but your December Willard? Life is fascinating. I’ll be sending the link to this blog post to my daughter, who is in college right now plowing through exams. She needs some Hygge and this will be the perfect way to get it – that and a phone call from me. 🙂
Thank you Susan….what a grand way to start the day, reading
ways to be a good person to yourself and others. Good to be home
I’m sure…Hugs to you!!!
Reading your post in my newest, softest flannel pj’s – perfect example of hygge! Welcome home.
Thank you for posting this sweet little give away! I sure hope I win 🙂 Pushing the “love button” now! Merriest of Christmases and Cheers to your New Year!
Thank you Susan, Joe and Williard!
Dear Susan – so glad you’re home in your Hygge house. Your posts make me want to live a prettier and gentler life. Thank you for the inspiration.
My pleasure Leeayn! xoxo
Your blog posts are very comforting in this crazy world….I love the simplicity of your artwork, the stories of your life experience. It’s like traveling to another place, yet you feel at home. Thank you so much! Of course, I’d love to win one of your books, the teapot, any would brighten life, that’s for sure. Wishing you a lovely holiday season with only good things coming your way! My best to you and Joe! Thank you! pat❤️
Thank you Pat, it’s very nice to hear from you!
Happy Holidays!
Oh, Susan, once again a post from you that touched my heart! We’re so glad you and Joe are home again, and that you had such a lovely trip. You live such a wonderful blessed life. So glad to be able to have a peak!
Oh, and I LOVE that tea pot! 🙂
I will remind Vanna!😀
I love your enthusiasm and inspiration. I wanted to share a happening with you. I know
You love Gladys Taber as I do. I am 81, still in good health and looking okay. I still have
A wonder-Full life with a loving man. I read in the FOGT newsletter about a lady my age
Who decided to donate her books and other items to them. She wanted them to end up
with readers who appreciate Gladys. Well, I had quite a collection of her books, so I packed
and sent them to FOGT. I have not heard from them to date, but am sure I will—they are all volunteers. Keep being and sharing your sweet self to many who love you. June Emmert
Yes, they are all volunteers, and I am sure you will hear from them, because they are wonderful. Thank you for doing that generous thing. Gladys, her writings, her heart, should be kept alive for future generations to experience another time and place without ever having to leave the Hygge of their own home! Thank you June! xoxo
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement that you give, it lifts the spirit. May you and yours find peace and happiness during this joyous season.
Susan, your talent and work spread joy to us all! Thank you for sharing! I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I love your enthusiasm!😊 Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with all of us. It is like a present from you to us.🎁
Welcome home! Hope you have the merriest of holidays!
Welcome home Joe and Susan. Glad you had a wonderful time. Very cozy post.
You are an amazing force for hygge! So grateful I am to have access to you via your blog. All the best, keep being you.
Thank you Doreen, and you too!
Susan: How wonderful that you’re writing about hygge…I just read two books on this subject recently! Wishing you a lovely hygge Christmas back at home.
Hi Susan- I see the picture of the beautiful tea set in this post that I tweeted and asked you about a couple of weeks ago (grees set you gave away)!! I love it! I found the December 18th post and the name on the bottom of the set “Tuscan” I have been able to find two tea cups- they are perfect and just beautiful! Fixing tea to use in my new cup and getting ready to read my Willard. Hygges and kisses! Mitzie
How wonderful! That is probably one of the prettiest patterns/sets I’ve ever owned! Good find!
Thank you for all your twitters ,you brought so many memories back from my trip with parents to see my Mums birthplace.My kitchen tree this year is all British themed. Love to all
Your “Hygge” inspiration came at just the right time for me today. I needed a little reminder of how wonderful life can be and to find joy in every thing. Thank you.
Lovely inspirations! Thank you!
Hygge Love!! Nice to know there’s a name for it!! Love you!!!
SO glad you and Joe got home safely and had such a wonderful time! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Inspiring as usual, dear Susan! I needed something to jump-start myself on my Christmas decorating this afternoon, and you did it.
Lois from Westchester
So glad you’re home-sweet-home, Susan!
HYGGE is everything! Oh my gosh, I just heard the word a couple weeks ago when a twitter girlfriend used it and now I own it. 🙂
My best friend and I use the word a lot in our text messages to each other. Hygge. What a wonderful word that encompasses everything I love!
I’ve been making homemade candles this fall and it that is a very hygge thing to do. The warm melting wax, the scents, the colors. I am hooked.
And thanks for a great Willard. LOVE! And give Jack a big squeeze for me. I adore him so.
Delightfully Hyggie Wendy! xoxo
Welcome home Susan! I missed your sunny happy blog posts!
So lovely to read. Welcome home!! Have a joyful Christmas…..
So glad you are back home. This post is perfect, what we all seem to need right now.
Thank you!
Welcome home – thank you for the uplifting words. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I love your watercolor illustrations, your jubilant posts and reading and rereading your gorgeous books. Every time I look at them I want to rush to my table and start a watercolor of my own. Thank you for the inspiration and mini vacations to The Land of Branch.
Thank you for taking us along on your journey as well as teaching us about what is MOST important in life!!!!
What a treat: a blog post AND a Willard–all in one morning! The last room in my house to be cleaned (after a three day marathon doing the rest of the house) is my kitchen, and I’m still sitting here at almost Noon savoring your inspiring words, feeling your heartfelt kindness to us girlfriends, and admiring your darling watercolors. What a morning! Welcome back home, Susan–we have missed you.
Happy for you & Joe to be reunited with Jack, cozy in your Vineyard home, awaiting winter!
Welcome home, Susan and Joe! I know you had a wonderful time and we’re all looking forward to hearing more about it. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Welcome home! Your lighthearted and meaningful observations bring such a special joy to my day. Thank you for sharing your delightful talents and inspirations with all of your GFs. xoxo
Some of my favorite ‘hygge’ quotes!
‘An hour in the garden puts life’s problems in perspective.’
‘When two fond hearts as one unite the yoke is easy & the burden light.’
‘Perhaps! I’d like to think God never meant
for one of us to be “alone” with none to love,
And that he sent the doggies…..to atone.’ -MABEL LUCIE ATTWELL
I have a whole Pinterest board of sweet thoughts & images just for the days I need a little more comfort.
Lovely, collecting quotes is the best hobby! I call books of quotes, “distilled genius.” So much to learn from the smartest voices that ever lived.
Welcome home!
Welcome Home, Susan and Joe!
Hugs and kisses,
Janet <3
Thank you Susan for encouraging your readers to love their homes– no matter how large or small–and using their many and varied talents and resources to create a secure haven of unconditional love and joy. From what you have written about your parents, they succeeded in making such a wonderful home for you. You were truly blessed. Wishing you and Joe a very special time of celebrating Jesus’ birth and enjoying a healthy and Happy New Year. Sarah
I feel that too Sarah, thank you, and have a wonderful Christmas!
Glad you are home safe and sound!
So glad you guys are back and look forward to more photos of your trip. I am totally inspired to travel to Scotland now (have been to Ireland and England–but may have to go back there too). But always enjoy photos of your lovely home. I am quite happy to enjoy your winter vicariously while I enjoy living in California.
Glad you are home safe and sound! Had the honor of meeting you and Joe twice this year. Once in New Hope, Pa. and the second time was pure luck ( in Asheville, NC). Would love to receive your giveaway. Have. Merry Little Christmas😘🎄
It’s so funny, I was just reading about Hygge yesterday! This is perfect! And I do have my tea cups, my blankets, my candles…I’m going to get a bunch of flowers tonight at the grocery store for my countertop, which is currently a mess with all the Christmas preparations. But I am ready to hygge. 🙂
I must do something wrong each time I post. Posts never show up.
HI Susan, welcome back home. It is always so good to get home again. Thank you so much for writing the post election blog. I really read it several times. You are a brave girl. I love your wonderful books!!
Here’s one! And thank you so much Merry! (we do have a gremlin living somewhere in this blog, because you are not the first to lose a post, and I have no doubt you won’t be the last. So sorry!)
Dear Susan
Thank you for your Hygge blog. That’s what we like to hear about “Home”. So glad your back and blogging again. Love to see Jack. I lost my beloved cat (Balinese) a few weeks ago . She was my comfort pillow. My Husband has been diagnosed with Leukemia and she was so easy to pick up and hug. I’m only telling you because I know you love cats. Welcome back
That’s a whole lot of not good right there dear Jean. Sending you blessings, and lots of deep restoring breaths. With Love xoxoxo
Thank you Susan, for sharing stories from your beautiful trip. Love your outlook on life!
Merry Christmas Sue and Joe!
Your blog always puts a smile on my face! xoxo
Welcome home, sweet Susan
and Joe! Funny, I just put a
book about Hygge on my Santa
list : ) Now that I’m learning
more, I see that you are the
queen of Hygge, which has
attracted me to your books all
these years! Long live Queen
Hygge and all the loveliness that
she represents in this world!
xo Suzanne
Love the hygge concept and have practiced it for many years. Will do even more with this encouragement! Thanks for brightening all of our days with your optimism and art!
I needed both the Williard and your blog post today. I was feeling rather down in the dumps. You have cheered me up and motivated me to get on the ball for Christmas! Thank you ever so much!
Welcome Home Susan. Just love HYGEE. This is a wonderful time to make the inside cozy and get ready for Christmas. After reading Willard I am going to try the Cranberry cake. I love them and your Apple Cranberry Crisp. Since you like pancakes try adding cranberries ( fresh or frozen ones) into your batter. I just plop them on to each pancake as soon as I put it in the pan. Yum Yum!
And cute too!
Seasons greetings Susan,
I was delighted to see Willard in my in box this afternoon. It always inspires and cheers me to read and see the lovely photos and paintings of a kindred spirit. A Fine Romance inspired me to create a journal of people, places, and things I love. Thank you for that. Your joyful outlook on life is catching!
Wonderful, and I catch it back from all of you, so it’s double the pleasure!
Welcome home! I just love you and your Joe. Thank you for all the beauty and love you share in everything you do and write. You touch my heart, home, pets, family, friends,tea by the fire, music, good books, great touching movies, cooking and baking, dancing and singing, decorating the home and table for all to enjoy, and most of all the love in loving GOD!
Have a wonderful holiday season, I’m hoping for copies of your books from my Santa Jerry! I have your “Merry Christmas” Home from the Heart, for many years now, and have enjoyed your recipes and drawings so much.
God Bless! Maggie
Love to you and to Santa Jerry! xoxo
Your blog and books and recipes bring me joy! Merry Christmas to you and Joe!
Welcome back. I missed you!
I do so love reading your blogs. It lifts my spirits and makes me smile. Thank you for the joy you bring to everything you do.
I love this post about Hygge, something we do in our family. Candlelight, 2 dogs to cuddle with on our summer porch futon, and a glass of wine. COZY!
Welcome home, Susan & Joe. I enjoyed “our” trip immensely. I discovered your blog and Willard after reading your trilogy (love,love,love) and the bottom line is this: you make me happy !! Thank you.
Susan Thank you so much for taking us along on your wonderful trip “abroad”!! I always love reading your thoughts and ideas! Hope you have a very Merrie-Christmas!! Love, Deb
Your blog is a gift in itself…but I’d love a treat! Welcome home, enjoy the holiday!
Catherine W
It took me 2 days to find Joe in that picture!
So happy to read everything you write.
LOVE
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Such a lovely post. Such a needed post.
It’s amazing what a little tidying of the nest and a cup of tea can do for the soul.
Thank you for the lovely give-aways. Someone(s) will be encouraged to receive them.
Blessed Christmas to you and yours.
I needed this today! Thank you
Love this post! ❤️ Thank you so much, dearest Susan, for spreading sunshine! 😍 I am so glad you and Joe are home safe and sound. 🏡 Thank you for taking me along on the trip to England/Scotland!!!! 👏🏻 It was delightful and what a memory maker!!!
Love to you,
Tricia B. ❤️😇
So glad you are home safe and sound and blogging again! Happy Holliday prep!
Your books and your blog and your Willard remind me to be grateful for what I have, what I can do and what I can give. I can’t have/do/give it all, but small and heartfelt actions are what make life fun and memorable. Thank you, Susan!
I’ve enjoyed my virtual trip through England with you, but most of all the little ways you find joy in the moments! I saved your blog to read in my home eating lunch today on a wintry afternoon as my treat! You spread happiness and contentment and are a great example! God bless you,
Thank you Jeanette. xoxo
I always say hooray when you post a new blog! They’re like little therapy sessions that perk me up, no matter what I’m facing at the moment. Thank you so much, Susan, for reminding us that we can take good care of ourselves quite inexpensively. Your joy for life is infectious and I appreciate you so very, very much!