“The quiet transition from autumn to winter is not a bad time at all. It’s a time for protecting and securing things and for making sure you’ve got in as many supplies as you can. It’s nice to gather together everything you possess as close to you as possible, to store up your warmth and your thought…”— Tove Jansson, amazon.com
“Gezellig (Dutch): Describes much more than just coziness—a positive, warm emotion or feeling rather than just something physical—and connotes time spent with loved ones, togetherness.”— Nicola Dall'Asen, wearesweet.co