Charlotte Abrahams Livres

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Candlelight is hygge; the smell of freshly brewed coffee is hygge; the feel of crisp, clean bed linen is hygge; dinner with friends is hygge. 'Hygge', pronounced 'hoo-ga', is a Danish philosophy that roughly translates to 'cosiness'. But it is so much more than that. It's a way of life that encourages us to be kinder to ourselves, to take pleasure in the modest, the mundane and the familiar. It is a celebration of the everyday, of sensual experiences rather then things. It's an entire attitude to life that results in Denmark regularly being voted one of the happiest countries in the world. So, with two divorces behind her and her 50th birthday rapidly approaching, journalist Charlotte Abrahams ponders whether it's hygge that's been missing from her life. Is it a philosophy we can all embrace? In a society where lifestyle trends tend to centre on deprivation - be it no sugar, no gluten, no possessions - what does cherishing yourself actually mean? And will it make her happy? In Hygge, Charlotte Abrahams weaves the history of hygge and its role in Danish culture with her own attempts, as an English woman, to embrace a more hygge life. In this beautifully written and stylishly designed book, she examines the impact this has on her home, her health, her relationships and, of course, her happiness. Light a candle, pour yourself a glass of wine, and get ready to enjoy your more hygge life.

Makes the case for working with your hands with key research; Investigates the cognitive benefits of craft in life-long learning; Foreword by Jay Blades MBE

Tapeten sind der Wohntrend der letzten Jahre! Neue Materialien, leuchtende Farben, modernste Drucktechniken und eine große Palette an Herstellern bieten heute unbegrenzte Möglichkeiten der Gestaltung. Dieses Buch umfasst die ganze Bandbreite aktueller Dessins von floralen oder geometrischen Mustern bis hin zu ausgefallenen Bildtapeten. Es bietet Rat zur Gestaltung der eigenen Wohnung mit Tapeten, erklärt die Wirkung von Mustern und Farben, geht auf die Geschichte der Dessins ein und bietet nicht zuletzt eine praktische Anleitung, wie man an ausgefallene Tapeten kommt und wie man sie an die Wand bringt. Besonders schön: die 150 hochwertigen, ganzseitig abgedruckten Tapetenmuster.