Even in California, winter brings a quieter rhythm—a chance to slow down, draw close, and light candles against the early dusk.
In our homeschool, winter hygge means cozy mornings with tea and poetry, simple seasonal crafts, and evenings wrapped in stories and soft light. Though there may be no snowdrifts here, the magic of winter still finds its way into our days—through beeswax candles, gentle rhythms, and the comforting rituals that make learning feel like home.
This post is a warm invitation to embrace the stillness of the season and find joy in the small, meaningful moments of winter.

Hygge isn’t just for the colder months. In summer, hygge takes on a golden, sun-drenched glow—barefoot mornings, ocean breezes, slow meals under the trees, and evenings filled with laughter and fireflies. In this post, I’m sharing how we embrace the beauty of summer hygge in our home and homeschool: from nature walks and picnic breakfasts to cozy reading nooks and sunset rituals. If you’re longing for a simpler, more soul-nourishing season, this post is filled with inspiration for slowing down and soaking up every sun-kissed moment. ☀️🌿✨

Spring arrives with a soft breath of warmth, coaxing blossoms from the soil and inviting us to step outside and notice the world awakening. In our homeschool, this season brings a sense of lightness and wonder. We follow nature’s rhythm—slowing down, leaning into hygge in a brighter way, and filling our days with fresh air, gentle crafts, seaside walks, and stories under blooming trees.

In this post, I’m sharing a glimpse into our spring rhythm—how we weave seasonal beauty, creativity, and connection into our homeschool days. From wet-on-wet watercolor rainbows to wildflower beach wands and fairy stories by the sea, I hope you’ll find inspiration to bring a little spring hygge into your home, too. 🌸✨

International surveys often rank Denmark among the happiest countries in the world. But why are Danish people so happy? And what it is with Denmark and their Hygge? How can Danes be so happy when we spend much of the year in rainy gray fall or a winter full of darkness.

There is an almost melancholic-happy feeling in sitting and reading, when the kids are out of the house and I can be myself in silence and just sip my tea and stare at the candle and marble at how amazing life is with these little humans and how lucky I am to spend so much time with them.