Comfy N' Cozy Autumn

Hello everyone! Whether you're a new reader or an old friend, I'm heeeere! I'm alive! If you follow me on Twitter, you'll see I tweet from time to time, but blogging? I haven't blogged in a long while. I always miss blogging when I've taken a break, but lately more so than ever before.

I don't have as much free time as I'd like. My schedule is kind of all over the place. I'm working for two companies, and for one company I am working on 2+ projects. It's really busy, but I work from home and I'm SO thankful for that. I also feel really accomplished! 

In September, I didn't pick up as many shifts as I would like, so I'm hoping to sign on to that third project soon.

I've been playing a lot of Swords of Legends Online, Conan Exiles and Final Fantasy XIV. On FFXIV, I have a Miqo'te Ninja named Ayame Otsuki. She and Astrid's kitty, Y'anna Fhuz, are yankii girls. Japanese gangster girls! In fact, we're even opening up a sake den...

So what did our absolutely amazing husband do? He drew Astrid and my characters in our yankii outfits for Astrid's upcoming birthday! 

Y'anna is on the left and Ayame is on the right! They fit our personalities SO WELL and Ayame has a gyaru yankii theme going on which I LOVE! Koji is so good to us. ♥ If you ever want to commission him for something, let me know! He has some spots open for September!

I know that September is still Summer for most of the month, but it's when Autumn starts and so it's really a full Autumn-y month to me. We've already ordered our PSLs (well, Koji hasn't, as he doesn't like pumpkin! Astrid and I are going to try to get him to try some this Halloween and hopefully win him over), have turned off the fan, bundled up more during the chilly nights and have been looking for lots of Halloween decorations!

But I'm not talking about Halloween yet. This post is all about Comfy N' Cozy Autumn finds. I hope you enjoy!

I LOVE Sailor Moon and holiday sweaters, so this beautiful Sailor Moon Luna & Sailor Guardian Symbols Holiday Sweater is perfect for me. It's so pink and cozy looking. I love being soft and fuzzy and this lets me be just that! It's from BoxLunch and is about $59. I'll be in this all the way until 2022 (and probably until Summer of '22 too.) 

For those who don't know, my Switch died on me. *sob* I need and want a new one SO badly. I miss Animal Crossing a lot! I'll hopefully get another one for Yule. That's my goal. Anyway! This Pusheen Patisserie Nintendo Switch Lite Skin is SO perfect for Autumn! To me, even though coffee is good no matter which season you're in, it's the best in Autumn. Plus, you can never ever go wrong with Pusheen! Grab this from the official Pusheen shop for only $20!

Astrid found these Carbuncle Slippers for me and they're SO CUTE! I love Carbuncles so much, they're the cute Arcanist pet from FFXIV. She bought me a pair in-game and Ayame loves them. Now I just wanna be warm n' cozy in real life with my own pair! They're $35 but are on a waiting list right now. I neeeed them!

I've been bullet journaling a LOT, though it's not perfect and though I know that isn't the reason to bullet journal, I can't help but wish I was better. But, with time, hopefully I will be! During the process, I'll continue stocking up on all sorts of washi tape, stickers and more. My theme for September is Comfy N' Cozy and I feel like this Pastry Shop - Coffee Shop Foodie Washi Tape from Crafty Corgi House fits perfectly! Just the other morning Koji got a really delicious sugary croissant and that just gave me such a warm and fuzzy feeling. Bonus: this is only $4.25, so you can spend a LOT in Crafty Corgi House's shop! 

Alright, I wanted to include more but it's almost time for work! I will be back later, though, I promise!

Tell me what Comfy N' Cozy things you're loving for this upcoming Autumn, friends! Happy September!

A Very Hygge Weekly Love List

 

こんにちは! Oi! Hello! I love and live a hygge lifestyle all year long, but it's even better during this time of year. Lighting up a candle or delicious smelling wax melt while a chilly breeze causes the Autumn leaves to skitter across the ground... Making a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy while cozying up under a bunch of soft blankets and reading a good book... All well surrounded by those I love. It's perfect! Do you know what hygge is? If not, let me tell you!

Hygge, pronounced "hue-guh", is a Danish word that is used to describe a "warm and fuzzy" feeling. It's used when you're comfortable, relaxed and enjoying life whether alone or with those you love. I came across hygge years ago, but was worried I needed something special to start... But you don't! Even though I'm creating this Weekly Love List full of products that give me a warm and fuzzy feeling, even going outside for a walk and appreciating nature while wearing a big comfy sweater can be hygge. 

I hope you take a moment to slow down, get comfy and enjoy this Weekly Love List! 

1. This beautiful Cauldron Mug from Mesiree Ceramics Studio! I loooove cauldrons so much and I find this mug so charming. I love the little cauldron feet! Mesiree Ceramics Studio is one of my favorite Etsy stores, so please check them out! 

2. This magickal Black Base Colorful Mugs from Legacy Pottery Works! I love the blue and red especially, as they're my favorite colors. There's something so magickal about the mix of black and soft colors like this.

3. This Sanrio Hello Kitty Ceramic Yunomi Tea Cup - Mount Fuji Design from Japan Centre! This is one of the most beautiful tea cups I've ever seen! I love Hello Kitty so much. I reallyyyy need this and it's going to be my Yule gift to myself!

4. This yummy Tea from Around the World Set from Uncommon Goods! I love Uncommon Goods, they have such unique products and I think trying teas from around the World sounds so delightful. 

5. This 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar from Uncommon Goods as well! I love nice little surprises and this just sounds so nice to open up a little door and get a new flavor of tea every day. 

6. This Butter Roasted Vietnamese Coffee from Vietstalgia! Mmmm, Vietnamese coffee is so good and you know I couldn't forget my fellow coffee lovers, so here's something yummy to try!

7. This Traditional Holiday Ground Coffee from Barnies Coffee & Tea Co! Cinnamon is one of my favorite flavors and I've loved cinnamon in coffee ever since Koji told me I could use that to replace creamer if I want a spicy sweet treat or I'll put cinnamon WITH my creamer and mmmm, it's just so good! So this Amaretto and Cinnamon blend sounds delicious. 

8. These amazingggg Signature & Chai Soy Wax Melts from & Chai! One of my favorite bloggers, Michelle from Daisybutter, started an Etsy shop with her sister and they sell delicious smelling candles and wax melts! I grabbed these precious clam shaped melts this morning. They smell of "green apple, white lilies, pear, tonka and vanilla"! Mmmm! I can't wait to get them.

9. These cozy, fluffy Plaid Crew Socks from Old Navy! While shopping for some tights, I came across these socks and grabbed Ástrid and I each a pair. I had to! They're cute and they look soooo comfy. I think one of the most hygge things for me is slathering on rich lotion and pulling on fluffy socks. 

10. The video game My Time at Portia! I bought this because it's on sale on the Nintendo Switch eShop! I already consider a hygge activity to be gaming in general but especially a game like Animal Crossing, so I wanted to try My Time at Portia after my friend Samantha told me about her playthrough! 

11. The Hygge Box! I'm a huge fan of subscription boxes, so I was so excited to see that there's a Hygge Box! It's definitely on my wishlist. I may order one for January! I want to do a review post on what I get. Would you be interested in reading that? 

12. Some little hygge lovelies! Cuddling with my little family ♥ reading a magazine while lounging in bed ♥ art journaling ♥ ambient sounds on YouTube ♥ thick ramen broth ♥ getting under the covers for a nap ♥ wrapping myself up in a hoodie that's nice and a bit too big ♥ cleaning and organizing so the house is clear of clutter ♥ and so much more!

Do you live a hygge lifestyle? Is this the first time you've ever heard of hygge? Tell me that and about what you're loving in the comments!