Chasing Cosy: Your Guide to Summer for the Hygge-Hearted

Instead of: Hot anything

Try this: The comfort of food comes from the ritual of making something nourishing from scratch, not the temperature. So instead of steaming porridge try a creamy overnight oats parfait with seasonal berries – it's as satisfying as warm porridge but perfect for summer mornings. Lattes become iced, tea becomes bubble; it’s one of the best bits about Summer tbh.

Instead of: Lighting every candle you own in the evenings

Try this: String fairy lights in your garden or on your balcony. The gentle glow creates the same cosy atmosphere as winter candles, but with the added magic of summer evening air. Why not light citronella candles that serve double duty, ambiance, and setting boundaries with the bugs.

Instead of: Long, hot baths with warming essential oils

Try this: Cool baths with eucalyptus or peppermint, or create a spa-like shower experience with the freshest body scrubs. It’s so important your self-care rituals survive the summer, so make sure you carve out time for yourself to fully indulge.

Instead of: Blanket forts and hot chocolate for indoor movie marathons

Try this: Outdoor cinema nights with lightweight blankets, homemade lemonade, and films that capture that same gentle, feel-good energy. Think Studio Ghibli movies under the stars or classic 00s romcoms as the sun sets.

Instead of: Cinnamon, vanilla, and wood smoke candles

Try this: Lavender, fresh linen, or sea breeze candle scents that still provide that sensory comfort feeling. Reed diffusers work wonderfully in summer heat to create a consistently cosy atmosphere, without the heat of a candle!