My partner is from Scandinavian origins and over there where they endure cold, dark winters and warm, bright summers, happiness can sometimes be placed on an uneven keel.
We all experience that feeling when we wake up in the morning and pull back the curtains – is it going to be sunny or overcast? If it’s dark, gloomy and pouring it can feel like it’s not going to be such a great day, (especially for window cleaners in Basingstoke as we can’t be out cleaning windows!) but blue skies with a few wispy clouds can place a smile on our face, putting us in a much better mood.
The Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) concept was developed by the Danes who are meant to be the happiest people on the planet. It’s basically about instilling warmth and a sense of well-being into your everyday life and taking time to appreciate the things we can take for granted such as the smell of freshly cut grass or the birds of prey (kites and buzzards) we regularly see flying across the Basingstoke skyline.
Inside your home, hygge can be easily implemented by creating some abient light with dainty tea light candles and snuggling up under a soft woollen blanket whilst reading a novel by your favourite author – you can also bring nature inside your home such as introducing plants or freshly cut flowers.
Spring is here…let the declutter commence
One of the first things that most Hygge books talk about is de-cluttering. If you have visited our local IKEA shop which is about 30 minutes from Basingstoke, you will have seen many furniture displays of which many follow the principles of Hygge; clean and crisp lines, softened by a dashing of cosiness, be it a fluffy rug, cushions or soft lighting – the Scandinavian touch. We Brits also have our de-cluttering ritual –the spring clean.
Out with the old – time for a window clean
Spring cleaning can be a really good way of not just de-cluttering your home, but also your mind. Most of us feel much better when our house and garden is looking neat and tidy, helping us to relax and be happier (just like the Danes!).
And it doesn’t hurt if you have bright and sparkling windows too that can let natural light into your home. If you haven’t had your windows cleaned for a while, you’ll be surprised at what a different a regular window clean can make. Having a regular window cleaner every month or every other will mean that you will be able to enjoy the ‘Hygge’ effect all year long.
If you are looking for a window cleaner in Basingstoke we offer a traditional window cleaning service for one and two storey properties.
Call us on 01256 479335, email enquiries@aquatious.co.uk or fill in our fast quotes form.
