Hygge Hot Stone Massage
43 North Street R0M1L0 Melita, MB, Canada

...these are a few of my hyggeligt things... What brings you comfort and warmth as we near the winter solstice, the longest night of the year? I've brought together a few of my favourite, comforting things. To this image I could also add to my personal Hygge toolbox a candle, a special mug of hot tea or coffee, a comfortable throw blanket, wool socks or slippers, the list goes on. I have a 'slipper basket' which is home to multiple styles of slippers. That basket is also ...one of my favourite things as it was handmade by my sister. I guess I'm thinking that during these interesting times, I'm finding comfort in being surrounded by small tokens that represent me. In the photo, for example, the Mary Oliver book of poetry is a go to for me when I want my mind to be nourished. With poetry, I'm not invested in a lengthy read; it can last as long as I turn the page to a new poem. The candy cane candle holder was my grandma McLenehan's, gifted to me by my Aunt Betty. The vintage postcard was my grandma Crepeele's, found during Covid as I sorted through old boxes (did you know my great grandmother on the Crepeele side was named Eliza Huyghebaert...nice to have 'huyghe' in the family tree, lol). The spruce boughs are from a recent walk to one of my favourite places in our little corner of the province, the walking trails west of town. The tea cup just has a funky pattern that I like (not sure which side of the family that teacup is even from) and the little red lantern is from our cottage on PEI, another favourite place. Of course there is chocolate (anyone who knows me knows that brings comfort). Each of these items invoke some small remembrance of the past that brings me closer to myself, to who I was, am and have become. So...what are some of your favourite things? What little tokens exist within your home that bring you closer to those you can't be physically with during this Christmas season? Bring them out, dust them off and give them light. Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas of 2020. I truly am in keen anticipation of a better new year for us all. I'll be sure to post when I am available for massage bookings again. In the meantime, get some fresh air, sit in the light coming through your window, gather the little things that make you happy and embrace your inner hygge!

After much consideration, consultation and research, I am going to opt to close my massage business while Prairie Mountain Health is under Code Orange. I don’t really want to go this route but the safety of my clients and my family is of the utmost importance to me. I hope you understand and I will be in touch with you all when the Pandemic Response Level returns to yellow. Stay safe and take care. - Connie Armstrong MacAusland