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The world is a strange place right now with many of us spending more time at home than we would like to. All of our lives have been put on hold while we work together to fight the virus. I’ve been lucky to have a life that involves a lot of travel for work and pleasure, visiting different countries to find great gifts to add to our unique and curated collection at Give Gift Boutique Hong Kong. One place that had a big impact on me was Denmark, a beautiful land of kind people, amazing architecture and a way of life that is to be envied. Their shops, gifts, homes are all a reflection of their calm cool attitude and great style, it’s so well known that they have a word for it Hygge (pronounced hue-gah). Hygge is more than just a style, it describes a mood and feeling that comes with taking from ordinary things we can use each and every day and transforming them to something more meaningful even perfect. I instantly fell in love with the idea of Hygge. And right now its something we all need in our lives, so with many of us stuck at home I wanted to share some ideas on how to Hygge up your life and create a calm and peaceful world at home. We are going to need a few things, Flowers, Tea, Candles and some comfy clothes.

Flowers

Fresh flowers is a part of Hygge we at Give Gift boutique took to straight away! Proven to increase happiness at home and reduces stress and anxiety, flowers are one of the best things to fill your home with. Hygge is to make yourself feel good and a beautiful bouquet of flowers can do just that. As Hong Kong leading florist and floral experts, we know just the type of flowers to brighten up your home, but why stop there we can send flowers to your family and friends during this time to brighten up their world too!

Tea

Being British this was the next thing to catch my eye, we know well that a good cup of tea solves all the worlds problems. The Danes have inspired me to take it a step further, Hygge is all about feeling good so we can mix up our tea selection with fresh fruity and healthy flavours. Our gift selection at Give Gift Boutique now often features teas to warm the heart and soul, so when trying to get Hygge grab a cup of tea!

Candles

Candlelit dinners, candlelit baths, or a candle at night in the corner of the room while you enjoy some music, all of these sound fantastic! Hygge wants to make you feel good and there is something about a flickering flame that soothes the soul. Add to your candle collection with some fresh scented candles and you will have that extra layer of Hygge. Many of our wellness hampers feature candles for this exact reason.

Comfy Clothes

A stressful day at the office suited and booted causes us to link certain clothes with certain emotions. To feel Hygge at home it’s important to have some comfy clothes to lounge in. Many of us who are currently having to work from home may spend all our day in the same comfy outfit, is that truly Hygge? Rember we want to take everyday things and make them special, so why not try dressing for work as you would normally and when you clock off at the end of the day slip into your comfiest clothes, this will help turn your home office back into a cosy sanctuary. These are just a few of the ideas I picked up when travelling in Denmark, hopefully, soon we will all be back to normal and able to enjoy life to the full, until then remember do like the Danes… keep it Hygge.

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Hygge - Gift Giving In Denmark

We all want to give our best, and that includes gifts. Receiving luxury gifts is always a pleasure but, in our attempts to give the best to all who we love, we may sometimes end up spending over the odds and not actually getting the best that money can buy. Instead of overspending on gifts and perhaps regretting it, our simple advice is to try to achieve the best quality you can with your gift, and that is something possible with all budgets. A touch of luxury is possible with each gift you buy, and here are a few good options based on different budgets. Up to £20/$200 HKD In this price bracket there are several smaller luxury items that are well within your budget. Belgian chocolates are an ideal way to sweeten any relationship, while a luxury Parker pen is a gift that can last a lifetime and will remind the recipient of you each time they use it.

Up to £40/$400 HKD This budget offers several great luxury options for you to choose from. A beautiful vase of vibrant flowers such as orchids is sure to brighten up the day of the recipient, while a cuddly but quality teddy bear conveys a more intimate sentiment to a close friend or family member. Also available in this price bracket are a range of good quality wines that are sure to go down well with anyone who appreciates the more sophisticated things of life and portrays your sense of culture to colleagues and superiors.

Up to £60/$600 HKD At this level you have a good range of potential gifts to consider, including high-end skincare product sets which are sure to go down well with any female friends or relatives. With this budget, champagne is also an option: a gift that conveys luxury like no other. Other alternatives include luxury jewellery and accessories, items that are beautiful and make the recipient feel special.

Up to £80/$800 HKD With this kind of budget, luxury gift hampers offer the best combination of value and luxury. There are so many great options which can include virtually anything you like, such as quality wine, Belgian chocolates, and fresh flowers. Hampers can be particularly impactful when you know the recipient and their interests well, a little extra thought regarding which kind of hamper suits them will go a long way to building and maintaining a warm relationship.

Up to £100/$1000 HKD At this price point there are a large number of very luxurious hampers and gift sets to choose from. One such hamper includes Belgian and Swiss chocolates, delicious Spanish sparkling wine, high-end liqueur chocolates and luxury English tea among its many items. Fresh and customised flower displays also are achievable, and never forget that flowers carry special meanings that you can tailor to the recipient.

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Bride bouquet brings a pure and natural atmosphere to the wedding. On the one hand, the wedding flowers can be extra bridal accessories for the bride's wedding gown; on the other hand, the symbolic meaning of the wedding bouquet expresses the couples’ pursue of lasting happiness in marriage and a promising future. Also, the beautiful bridal flowers add a romantic touch to the wedding. We often see different kinds of flower bouquets at different occasions; do you know why the brides need to hold a flower bouquet at the wedding? There are many types of wedding bouquets in the flower shops; do you know which one is the best for you? Join our GGB florists and find out the best bridal bouquet for you.

Origin of Bridal Bouquet

It is said that the wedding bouquet was originated from an ancient custom. In ancient western history, the bridal bouquets were seen as the guardians of the bride because people think that the highly aromatic spices and herbs of the flowers can protect people at the wedding from bad luck and disease. As time went by, this custom remains and continues to develop into an essential part of the modern weddings.

Meaning of Catching the Bridal Bouquet

Bridal bouquet symbolizes happiness and love. The bride throws the bouquet at the wedding to send her best wishes to the single female friends and hoping that the lucky girl can find her true love as soon as possible.

Different types of wedding bouquets for different brides

1. The Round Bouquet

The round bridal flower bouquet is the most classic bouquet at the wedding. The floral materials are not limited to fresh flowers; preserved flowers can also be used. This firm and easy-to-carry posy bouquet prevents the wind of blowing the flowers away and it looks good on smaller size brides; moreover, the simple yet elegant wedding bouquet is also suitable to be used in formal occasions like the church wedding ceremony.

2. Hand-tied bridal wedding bouquet

The floral combination of the Hand-tied bridal bouquet is more casual and freer. It is made up of a variety of beautiful flowers and green leaves tightening together with light gauze or satin at the flower stem to form a fresh flower wedding bouquet. The size of the whole bunch of flowers is relatively large, so it’s suitable for tall brides as wedding flowers bouquet. For those brides who like the vintage style or natural elements, this natural Hand-tied bridal bouquet will be your first choice.

3. The Cascading bouquet/ Waterfall bridal bouquet/ Shower bridal bouquet

The Cascading bouquet is known as the "Shower bridal bouquet" and it’s the most classic and formal bridal wedding bouquet in Western countries. This style of bridal bouquet was used in the British royal wedding in the 1980s and the shape of this flower bouquet is very eye-catching. When the bride holds the waterfall bridal bouquet, the long foliages hang down from the bouquet draw much attention. The Cascading bouquet goes very well with the bride's wedding gown and makes the bride looks slim and elegant. This waterfall bridal bouquet is suitable for the oversize or tall brides.

4. Presentation bridal bouquet

It is a great alternative to more traditional styles of flowers, very stylish and perfect for modern style weddings. The elegant design bouquet can be gently placed on the bride's arm as simple and refined as she likes. The flower stems are tied with beautiful ribbons to make the bouquets look delicate and gorgeous. The popular wedding flowers selections are calla, gladiolus, orchid, long stem rose, delphinium, and Larkspur. The presentation bouquet is suitable for the sophisticated, mature and elegant brides.

5. Posy bridal bouquet

As a classic and popular choice for the bride, the posy bouquet is typically in a small round shape wrapped with ribbon that is easy for the bride to hold; also, fresh flowers make up the main part of the wedding bouquet with a nice foliage finishing touch. There are not much difference between posy bouquets and round bouquets, but regarding the choice of flowers, posy bouquet can have more floral materials with simpler wrapping styles.

The above 5 bridal bouquets have their own characteristics; brides can choose the one that match your own style and the whole wedding theme to add romantic elements to your happy wedding!