It sure seems like there’s not a lot to do in Minnesota during the winter, but that’s not entirely true.

If you’re of Scandinavian descent, there’s a chance that you know the word “hygge” and practice it every winter. Simply put, hygge is a lifestyle that encourages embracing the winter and time indoors with our loved ones or alone.

This episode of Very Vogue talks all about it with the lovely Samantha Erickson. Want more on her and The Everyday Mae? Go here. She’s the cutest and offers a ton of style and organization tips!