Tag: Copenhagen

Merry Christmas to you from wonderful, hygge Copenhagen – thank you for all your support this past year! In today’s Danish Vlogmas – the FINAL day! Our Danish traditions for 24 December (Christmas Day), 25 December and 26 December (Boxing Day) and all the usual hygge with advent calendars, countdown Christmas candles and Niels, our house elf, finally makes an appearance! A comment (even an emoji!), Share, Like or “Subscribe” to my channel is always very much appreciated! Sending lots of love and see you very soon!

Have you watched all my recent videos? Buying gifts at the most hygge small store in Copenhagen!

Christmas crafternoon with my Besties!

Hear Sue explain her tradition of Christmas ornaments from vacations, friends and family heirlooms!

Cookie Exchange with the ladies from my international group!

Max hygge, max candles, max fun – and some Danish singing – with Helene and Vibeke!

At this time of year – when things are crazy busy – I regroup and go back to basics. Here are my 5 daily December habits! We shall be covering the Flylady system basics soon!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss a thing! I have some fun things coming up for 2024…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and a very Merry Christmas!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

In today’s Hygge Danish Vlogmas! Little Christmas Eve, Hygge Danish Traditions, 23 December! Starting Saturday in the usual way, swimming with my Copenhagen Bluetits Chill Swimmers peeps – and today we had the bonus of beautiful sunshine and snow! Preparing the traditional risengrød for our Christmas dinner dessert and making Danish konfekt (homemade sweets) with the family. Kiko (our son’s rescue kitten) is here plus all the usual hygge with advent calendars and countdown Christmas candles! A comment (even an emoji!), Share, Like or “Subscribe” to my channel is always very much appreciated!

Looking for more hygge vibes? Did you see me and my Besties opening our Christmas gifts on Wednesday…and dancing and singing? Max hygge, max candles, max fun with Helene and Vibeke!

At this time of year – when things are crazy busy – I regroup and go back to basics. Here are my 5 daily December habits!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

In today’s Hygge Danish Vlogmas! Family arriving soon and my tips for a stress-free Christmas! Hygge Christmas Denmark, 22 December. I’m putting the finishing touches to the house for the kids (and kitten) arriving! My Flylady routines, tips for coping, finding out what our house elves are up to, morning ice plunge and all the usual hygge with advent calendars and countdown Christmas candles! A comment (even an emoji!), Share, Like or “Subscribe” to my channel is always very much appreciated!

Looking for more hygge vibes? Did you see me and my Besties opening our Christmas gifts on Wednesday…and dancing and singing? Max hygge, max candles, max fun with Helene and Vibeke!

At this time of year – when things are crazy busy – I regroup and go back to basics. Here are my 5 daily December habits!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

There’s a storm brewing in Denmark: many flights are cancelled, ferries delayed, bridges closed due to hurricane-strength winds and rising water levels… Icy sea dip for the shortest day of the year, finding out what our house elves are up to, our last-minute Christmas grocery haul and all the usual hygge with advent calendars and countdown Christmas candles! A comment (even an emoji!), Share, Like or “Subscribe” to my channel is always very much appreciated! Stay safe!

Looking for more hygge vibes? Did you see me and my Besties opening our Christmas gifts yesterday…and dancing and singing? Max hygge, max candles, max fun with Helene and Vibeke!

At this time of year – when things are crazy busy – I regroup and go back to basics. Here are my 5 daily December habits!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

Today is the day! Hygge gift exchange with my Danish Besties where we are dancing, singing and exchanging gifts – and opening them! – around the Christmas tree at our traditional spot on the bathing bridge! Enjoy all the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge in today’s vlogmas episode. My day starts with a cold plunge in the garden shed (my “She Shack”) and finding out what our house elves are up to… Winterbathers Hygge Scandinavian Christmas, 20 December! A comment (even an emoji!), Share, Like or “Subscribe” to my channel is always very much appreciated!

At this time of year – when things are crazy busy – I regroup and go back to basics. Here are my 5 daily December habits!

Looking for more hygge vibes? Did you join in with our fun Crafternoon last week? A magical afternoon spent with my precious Danish Besties, Vibeke and Helene! Plus Helene’s dog and two cats! Grab your craft supplies and join us for festive Danish eats and drinks – max hygge, max candles, max fun!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

Happy Tuesday from wonderful Copenhagen! What’s on your agenda today? Me? Ice dipping in the dark at 7am this morning with the ladies from my international group, LINK. Flylady Morning Routine is done, our house elves in full swing and have reminded me of some Flylady Christmas mission tasks I need to do today… Weekly Upkeep clean and preparing the guest bedrooms for our kids! Hygge Scandinavian Christmas, 19 December! Enjoy all the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge in today’s vlogmas. I always appreciate a comment, like or “subscribe” – your support is key to me!

Weekly Upkeep Clean: I’ve done 5 minutes on each task and am feeling good! (Wearing my cordless headphones and listening to an audiobook is a nice way to spend the time!)

At this time of year – when things are crazy busy – I regroup and go back to basics. Here are my 5 daily December habits!

Looking for more hygge vibes? Did you join in with our fun Crafternoon last week? A magical afternoon spent with my precious Danish Besties, Vibeke and Helene! Plus Helene’s dog and two cats! Grab your craft supplies and join us for festive Danish eats and drinks – max hygge, max candles, max fun!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

Happy Monday from wonderful Copenhagen! My Flylady Routines are going strong and our house elves are following suit! Cold plunge, a visit to a Danish shopping mall, ice swim with my Danish Bestie, Vibeke. Hygge Scandinavian Christmas, 18 December! Enjoy all the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge in today’s vlogmas. I always appreciate a comment, like or “subscribe” – your support is key to me!

At this time of year – when things are crazy busy – I regroup and go back to basics. Here are my 5 daily December habits!

Looking for more hygge vibes? Did you join in with our fun Crafternoon last week? A magical afternoon spent with my precious Danish Besties, Vibeke and Helene! Plus Helene’s dog and two cats! Grab your craft supplies and join us for festive Danish eats and drinks – max hygge, max candles, max fun!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

How was your weekend? Family visiting, decorating the Christmas tree, exercising outside? We have had a very relaxing day today and yesterday our kids came by for dinner and decorated the tree! Our house elves are chilling today with coffee and British Christmas cake. Are you a fan? I’m not a big fan of heavy fruit cake but I do love to eat the marcipan and thick white icing, ha ha! Hygge Scandinavian Christmas, 17 December! Enjoy all the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge in today’s vlogmas. I always appreciate a comment, like or “subscribe” – your support is key to me!

Did you see our fun Crafternoon earlier this week? A magical afternoon spent with my precious Danish Besties, Vibeke and Helene! Plus Helene’s dog and two cats! Grab your craft supplies and join us for festive Danish eats and drinks – max hygge, max candles, max fun!

At this time of year – when things are crazy busy – I regroup and go back to basics. Here are my 5 daily December habits!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

What’s your daily exercise today? And do you have a favourite retro make or bake? It’s Saturday = hygge ice swimming with my Copenhagen Bluetits peeps plus some tasty Aussie bakes and retro British makes! What are our house elves up to today? Hygge Scandinavian Christmas, 16 December! Enjoy all the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge in today’s vlogmas. I always appreciate a comment, like or “subscribe” – your support is key to me! (Our kids are visiting with us today so just a very quick check-in from me today!)

Did you see our fun Crafternoon earlier this week? A magical afternoon spent with my precious Danish Besties, Vibeke and Helene! Plus Helene’s dog and two cats! Grab your craft supplies and join us for festive Danish eats and drinks – max hygge, max candles, max fun!

And yesterday I talked about 5 things I do daily in December to stop the overwhelm!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

What stops you from getting overwhelmed? 5 routine things I do every single day for a hygge calm Christmas! We can all feel frazzled or emotional during the festive season or when life gets crazy busy! Hygge Scandinavian Christmas, 15 December, my 5 simple tips! Our house elves like to do the same! Enjoy all the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge in today’s vlogmas. I always appreciate a comment, like or “subscribe” – your support is key to me!

Did you see our fun Crafternoon yesterday? A magical afternoon spent with my precious Danish Besties, Vibeke and Helene! Plus Helene’s dog and two cats! Grab your craft supplies and join us for festive Danish eats and drinks – max hygge, max candles, max fun!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

Are you ready to get cozy with us? Join us for a hygge Scandinavian Christmas Crafternoon in wonderful Copenhagen! In today’s YouTube video: Scandinavian Christmas, December 14! Time to get your craft on and join me and my Danish Besties – Helene and Vibeke (and Helene’s cats and dog) – chatting, tasting Danish homemade Christmas bakes, drinking tea and warm gløgg (mulled wine)! Make paper decorations, crochet or knit and get inspired! We’ve got scissors, paper and glue guns! And what are my crafty house elves doing today? Enjoy all the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge in today’s vlogmas. I always appreciate a comment, like or “subscribe” – your support is key to me!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Did you see my shopping for gifts with my Bestie, Erika from America? We had such a great time in the city centre. so very hygge with all the lights and Copenhagen Christmas markets! A visit to Copenhagen at Christmas is magical!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

Do you have any special traditions on 13 December? Here in Denmark, we have Lucia Processions! In today’s YouTube video: Scandinavian Christmas, December 13! Icy dip with my Danish Besties – well below zero today, brrr! And, of course, our traditional Lucia procession with candles before sunrise! Our house elves seem to be preparing for a party… Plus the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge… Don’t forget to comment, like or “subscribe” – I appreciate your support!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Did you see my shopping for gifts with my Bestie, Erika from America? We had such a great time in the city centre. so very hygge with all the lights and Copenhagen Christmas markets!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

Would you use REAL candles on a Christmas tree? How about your tree lights…are they white, flashing, coloured, a special shape? In today’s YouTube video: Scandinavian Christmas, 12 December! Icy dip in one of Copenhagen’s harbours with friends. And watch me as I put up a fresh Danish Christmas tree with electric lights and REAL candles! Our house elves have their tree too! Plus the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge… Don’t forget to comment, like or “subscribe” – I appreciate your support!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

Did you see my shopping for gifts with my Bestie, Erika from America? We had such a great time in the city centre. so very hygge with all the lights and Christmas markets!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

Have you ever visited Denmark at Christmas? In today’s YouTube video, join my Bestie, Erika from America, and me as we explore Copenhagen’s charming city centre and stores, like our favourite gift shop “Akimbo” in the basement at Hyskenstræde 3 – tell the owner, Lis, we said Hi! For unique finds, check out “Dudette” at Naboløs 4 with its quirky clothes, accessories and fabulousness! After shopping, warm up with us as we head for a glass of white gløgg at the Christmas market on Højbro Plads. Oh, and it’s Monday, and our house elves are diligently following their Flylady cleaning routines! How about you? And we have my usual Danish candle and advent calendar hygge! Don’t forget to let me know that you are watching…with a comment, like, or subscribe!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

We’ll soon be bringing our fresh tree into the house (see this video where I bought our fresh tree from IKEA)! Here’s a hygge chat video where my friend Sue tells us the story behind her ornament collection: vacation souvenirs, gifts from friends and family heirlooms!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane

Holiday Baking: Yes or No? Do you bake a traditional cookie in your family? We prefer chocolates and sweets! But I enjoy EATING Christmas cookies, yum! In today’s YouTube video: Join me and my international friends in Copenhagen for a very hygge Christmas Cookie Exchange, followed by an icy sea dip with Angela! And who is visiting our house elves today? Plus the usual cozy Danish candle and advent calendar hygge… A comment, like or “subscribe” is always much appreciated – thank you for your support!

If you’re feeling a little stressed right now, I’m here to help! Take a deep breath, sit down with a hot or cold drink, grab a pen and paper and listen in… 15 steps to a cozy, calm, hygge Christmas!

There’s a free checklist too! You can customize it for free using Canva and the link is here!

We’ll soon be bringing our fresh tree into the house (see this video where I bought our fresh tree from IKEA)! Here’s a hygge chat video where my friend Sue tells us the story behind her ornament collection: vacation souvenirs, gifts from friends and family heirlooms!

Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? Do it right now by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss my Scandinavian Christmas series…

Want to binge on Christmas hygge videos? See my entire playlist!

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!

LLAP! Hugs!

Diane