Day 13 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent Monday is a great way to give yourself a nice treat to start the week. Whip up a super quick mug cake in the microwave. It will only take about 15 minutes all told. Have it with your cup of […]

Day 12 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent Watercolours can be intimidating, and learning to paint with them used to frustrate me, because I never could seem to get them to do what I wanted. Then I took a different approach: just play. Don’t have any expectations of […]

Day 11 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent It’s the time of year to send greetings, and if you’re already doing this great! Go on wit’ yo’ bad self. If you don’t usually send out Holiday cards, this is not me trying to get you to start. Just […]

Day 10 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent What’s sacred to you? Today I invite you to build an altar: a simple collection of things that are meaningful to you, in a spot that’s special to you. A seashell you picked up on that last beach trip, a […]

Day 9 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent Time to tidy up a bit! Not a full blown tidy, today we’re focusing on scraps. With all the things you’ve been making lately, you probably have lots of those right? Go through them, whether they be paper, fabric, yarn, […]

Day 8 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent Nothing brightens up a room like flowers or greenery. As you might be decorating for the Holidays, this is a good time to add a bouquet of your favourite blooms, or a potted plant to your interior. Your garden center will […]

Day 7 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent One week into the month, and things might be slowing down, (ha! who am I kidding?), but there are projects still to be done! Your mission today, if you choose to accept it, is to organise and prep. Take a good […]

Day 6 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent The end of the year brings many light filled festivals. There’s nothing I enjoy more than lighting a candle (or a few), and enjoying the flickering light. I usually do this as the sun sets, but it’s a lovely morning ritual […]

Day 5 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent It’s the gifting season! And if you’re a crafter it’s the handmade gifting season!  Today I encourage you to make or complete a handmade gift for a friend or family member. It doesn’t have to be a large project. Sometimes […]

Day 4 Hygge Self-Care CraftVent A five or ten minute walk is a wonderful way to take a break, and disconnect. So today I am encouraging you to get outside! Bundle up if you need to, and spend some time breathing in the fresh air.  […]