New Online Boutique & New Jessica Rust!
The word is hygge, pronounced "hoo-ga," which roughly translates from Danish as being a state of mind to savor the little things, and squeeze out joy and satisfaction from even life's tiniest pleasures. It's a lovely idea, though its kind of like naming a movie Gigli. (Gig-ly? Ghee-Lee? What?) In any case, the new-ish online boutique Hygge & West offers a resplendent collection of housewares, art, and letterpress such as dreamy wallpaper from Julia Rothman and Ferm Living; dainty, ethereal ceramics from Denmark, and super-feminine cake stands from London. Best of all, the shops' co-owner, Aimee Lagos, hails from Minneapolis (yay!), and has dotted her shop with touches from our fair Twin Cities, such as an exclusive violet-patterned votive holder from our very own Jessica Rust, imaginative illustrations by MCAD grad Noel Young, and hand-poured soy wax candles from local company Source Candles. The website is beautifully designed, which makes online shopping soooooo much nicer. Enjoy!
—Alyssa Ford
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 in Permalink
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