Winter is difficult in Chicago – there are no two ways about it. Whether there are several inches of snow on the ground or the days are short and gray (or both), it can be difficult to find the bright spots.
There are a few things that bring their own kind of sunshine to me during these long winters. One is visiting the amazing Art Institute and wandering the through the paintings in the Modernist wing, searching for the Modigliani (more on that another time) and enjoying a glass of rosé in the “clean, well-lighted” cafe.
One is my favorite Chopin Nocturne in E Flat Major, Op 9 No 2. (check it out here: https://youtu.be/tV5U8kVYS88).
One of those things is a bit more ambitious to experience – and includes bundling up in the cold, taking the train, and waiting in line for the ever-popular museum.
But Chopin is my soundtrack for the other, more peaceful hygge-like atmosphere I’ve been creating for myself before I’d even heard the word hygge.
For me, January (and Chopin) inspires snow-white flowers and the soft flames and scents of carefully selected candles. I like to incorporate not only the warmth of hygge-like philosophies, but the white of the frost on my windows for well-rounded and honest experience of winter.
So while winter may seem to stretch out before us interminably, there are small but important comforts to snuggle up with in the meantime.
Piñon Blanc Candle - Anthropologie https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/kindred-candle2?category=candles&color=014&type=STANDARD
Natural Pine Tissue Box - Amazon https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/pop/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_pop?_encoding=UTF8&gen=canonical&lineItemId=ojjntoqmokmquny&orderId=111-2910649-5212261&packageId=1&returnSummaryId=&returnUnitIndices=&returnUnitMappingId=&shipmentId=M4xVQPT0R
Spray Roses - Trader Joe’s https://www.traderjoes.com/home
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