{"id":241001,"date":"2025-05-01T15:08:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T05:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/?p=241001"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T05:14:38","slug":"lets-hygge-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/dk\/lets-hygge-may-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"let’s hygge May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”16px” header_letter_spacing=”2px” header_3_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|” custom_padding=”|8vw|0px|8vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0vw||0vw|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_font_size_phone=”16px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_3_font_size_phone=”16px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

LET’S HYGGE APRIL 2025<\/h1>\n

 <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggrafik.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Logo-Lets-hygge-green-branches.png” alt=”Let’s hygge Lindbjerg Graphic Journal Blog” title_text=”Let’s hygge Lindbjerg Graphic Journal Blog” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-5.14.21\u202fpm.png” alt=”SYDNEY” title_text=”Screenshot 2025-04-30 at 5.14.21\u202fpm” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#99BF86″ text_font_size=”18px” link_text_color=”#6dace0″ header_2_font=”Notera||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_3_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”|8vw|20px|8vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0vw||0vw|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_3_font_size_phone=”16px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

[definition of hygge]<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

a quality of cosiness and comfortable living that engenders a feeling\u00a0of contentment and well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture).<\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-may.png” alt=”let’s hygge September 2021″ title_text=”05 may” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” width_tablet=”60%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||65px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_3_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”|8vw|0px|8vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0vw||0vw|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_font_size_phone=”16px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_3_font_size_phone=”16px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Add a little hygge to each month<\/h3>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

This month\u2019s journal is all about the harvest! After a thriving pumpkin patch, I\u2019ve been roasting slices for a simple yet delicious salad that has quickly become a favourite in our home. It\u2019s such a joy to cook with homegrown produce.<\/span><\/p>\n

With our trip to Denmark just around the corner, I\u2019ve also been preparing a small, heartfelt gift for family and friends \u2014 homemade eye pillows sewn from a cherished William Morris fabric and filled with dried lavender from my garden. They\u2019re simple, soothing, and made with love.<\/span><\/p>\n

This month, I\u2019m also sharing a beautiful Danish film,\u00a0The Promised Land<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 a story that lingers long after the credits \u2014 along with a song that\u2019s been playing on repeat here:\u00a0Seasons<\/em>\u00a0by Amistat\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy this little glimpse into my world \u00a0\u2014 full of small joys, seasonal rituals, and a touch of Danish inspiration. Wishing you a joyful month of May!<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”17px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”1920px” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||max-width: 75%! important;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roasted-Pumpkin-Salad-07.jpg” alt=”TROUT PATE recipe” title_text=”Roasted Pumpkin Salad 07″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_all_tablet=”3px” border_width_all_phone=”” border_width_all_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roasted-Pumpkin-Salad-01.jpg” alt=”recipe Trout pate” title_text=”Roasted Pumpkin Salad 01″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_all_tablet=”3px” border_width_all_phone=”3px” border_width_all_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/TASTE-green-copy.svg” alt=”Let’s Hygge Lindbjerg Graphic Journal Blog” title_text=”Let’s Hygge Lindbjerg Graphic Journal Blog” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”30%” width_tablet=”40%” width_phone=”60%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#99BF86″ text_font_size=”16px” header_4_text_color=”#99BF86″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”10px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”” header_4_font_size_phone=”17px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_letter_spacing_tablet=”” header_4_letter_spacing_phone=”” header_4_letter_spacing_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

ROASTRED PUMPKIN SALAD<\/span><\/h4>\n

with Rocket, Goat\u2019s Feta, Pistachios, Pomegranate and Pesto<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” link_text_color=”#6dace0″ header_2_font=”Notera||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_3_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”|8vw|0px|8vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0vw||0vw|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_3_font_size_phone=”16px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

<\/div>\n
\n

This salad has become a favourite in our home \u2014 not just for its vibrant flavours but because it all started with a happy accident in the garden. One afternoon, I tossed a handful of pumpkin seeds into a garden bed without much thought. A few weeks later, I was greeted by a lush little forest of pumpkin seedlings! Now, every time I roast slices of homegrown pumpkin for this salad, it feels like a delicious reminder of nature\u2019s surprises.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

Makes 6 serves<\/span><\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/p>\n

4 to 5 thin slices of roasted pumpkin (1 to 2 cm thick)
olive oil
salt and pepper
2 large handfuls of rocket\u00a0
1\/3 cup toasted pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
1\/4 cup goat\u2019s feta, crumbled
1\/4 cup pomegranate seeds
2 to 3 tablespoons pesto (store-bought or homemade) you can find my recipe\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Lay pumpkin slices on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast at 200\u00b0C (390\u00b0F) for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelised. Let cool slightly. I always save and dry the seeds from my homegrown pumpkins to plant again next season\u2014it\u2019s a lovely way to keep the garden cycle going.<\/span>

On a large platter or in a salad bowl, layer the rocket and roasted pumpkin slices. Scatter over the goat\u2019s feta, pomegranate seeds, and toasted pistachios.<\/span>

Drizzle the pesto over the salad just before serving. If it\u2019s a thicker pesto, you can thin it slightly with olive oil for easier drizzling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”1920px” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||max-width: 75%! important;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roasted-Pumpkin-Salad-03.jpg” alt=”TROUT PATE recipe” title_text=”Roasted Pumpkin Salad 03″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_all_tablet=”3px” border_width_all_phone=”” border_width_all_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roasted-Pumpkin-Salad-06.jpg” alt=”recipe Trout pate” title_text=”Roasted Pumpkin Salad 06″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_all_tablet=”3px” border_width_all_phone=”3px” border_width_all_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”1920px” custom_padding=”50px||20px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||max-width: 75%! important;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roasted-Pumpkin-Salad-05.jpg” alt=”TROUT PATE recipe” title_text=”Roasted Pumpkin Salad 05″ url=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/project\/packaging-design-wool-dryer-balls\/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_all_tablet=”3px” border_width_all_phone=”” border_width_all_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roasted-Pumpkin-Salad-04.jpg” alt=”recipe Trout pate” title_text=”Roasted Pumpkin Salad 04″ url=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/project\/book-design-bespoke-book\/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_all_tablet=”3px” border_width_all_phone=”3px” border_width_all_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_style_all=”none” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lindbjerggraphic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/CREATE-green-copy.svg” alt=”Let’s Hygge Lindbjerg Graphic Journal Blog” title_text=”Let’s Hygge Lindbjerg Graphic Journal Blog” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”30%” width_tablet=”40%” width_phone=”60%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#99BF86″ text_font_size=”16px” header_4_text_color=”#99BF86″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”10px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”” header_4_font_size_phone=”17px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_letter_spacing_tablet=”” header_4_letter_spacing_phone=”” header_4_letter_spacing_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

EYE PILLOWS\u00a0<\/span>with Pearl Barley and Dried Lavender<\/span><\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” link_text_color=”#6dace0″ header_2_font=”Notera||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_3_font=”Open Sans|300|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”|8vw|0px|8vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0vw||0vw|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_3_font_size_phone=”16px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]
<\/div>\n
\n

I\u2019ve been gathering small, heartfelt gifts to take with us on our trip to Denmark in June. Using fabric from an old dress in a William Morris print and dried lavender from my own garden, I decided to sew a collection of little eye pillows \u2014 filled with calming lavender and Australian pearl barley. I swear by mine after a long day in front of the screen. Simple, useful, and made with love.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

MATERIALS<\/span>
100% cotton or linen fabric (preferably soft and breathable)
Matching thread
Sewing machine or hand sewing needle
Scissors or rotary cutter
Ruler or tape measure
Pins or clips
Funnel or spoon<\/span><\/p>\n

FILLING
1 cup pearl barley
2 to 3 tablespoons dried lavender flowers (adjust to your preference)<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

INNER PILLOW\u00a0Cut two rectangles of your inner fabric approx. 27\u00a0x 13 cm. Place right sides together, pin, and sew around the edges with a 1 cm seam allowance \u2014 leave a small gap on one short side.
Turn the fabric right side out. Use a funnel to fill about two-thirds full with your barley-lavender mix.
Sew the gap closed either by machine or with a neat ladder stitch.

OUTER PILLOW COVER \u2013 WASABLE WITH OVERLAP CLOSURE\u00a0Cut two rectangles of your outer fabric \u2013 one that is approx. 28 x 14 cm. and one that allows for a fold\u00a06\u00a0cm fold approx. 34 x 14 cm. This will be folded to create a cover with a 6 cm overlap.
Fold the fabric right sides together so that one end overlaps the other by about 6 cm, forming a simple envelope-style case. Pin the sides in place.
Sew along both long edges with a 1 cm seam allowance, backstitching at the start and end.
Turn it right side out and press. You now have a removable, washable cover that stays securely closed with no fasteners needed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

OPTIONALS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n