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Jun 4Liked by Elin Petronella

Which countries do you think have the coziest bars and homes? And by cozy, I actually mean the Dutch word gezellig, which is like cozy but also takes the convivial energy of the people into account. And by Dutch word, I actually mean Flemish word because Belgians mastered it, haha. Anyway, to me, Budapest and Krakow have some of the most gesellig bars (much due to the esthetic), cities throughout Spain have the most gesellig terraces (due to the people), and Hanoi has the most gezellig streets due to the energy and the esthetic. As for homes, they can be gezellig anywhere. But the least gezellig homes, bars, and restaurants I have come across are in Canada and the States because they feel like businesses and investments even when the aesthetic is eye-catching. Maybe it’s because magic in art and design is broken when the focus is money.

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Thanks again Nolan! This was such a fascinating reflection, and I now want to book tickets to Hanoi haha 👏🙏🏼

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Gezellig is always with a z. Another nice Dutch/Flemish word is knus. I guess you could say it is closer to cosy. Gezellig is indeed more about time spend with people.

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Yup, that was a typo.

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Sorry. The Dutch teacher in me couldn't help it.

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Haha, it's all good. Thank you! I am illiterate in Dutch, actually. I speak it fluently because it’s what I’ve spoken with my family my entire life, but I never went to school. So, I didn't learn how to write.

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Oh wow, that would be strange. Can you read it? I know a woman who speaks Dutch and English, went to a Dutch school and has difficulty reading English because the letters are pronounced differently.

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I can read it, but I need to take my time with some words.

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Jun 8Liked by Elin Petronella

Wow that red couch feels like it’s in 3D amazing!!! You’re an exceptional artist!

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Oh wow thank you so much Miriam! Just saw this comment, appreciate it 🥰

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Loves this cozy read🥰 thanks for taking us into the mind of an artist!

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Thank you so much for being here Katie 🙏🏼🥰

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Jun 3Liked by Elin Petronella

I'm going to safe this one for when I want to design something cosy. So informative. And I even didn't need to go to the library. Petronella.art is top!

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Yay thanks Klamo! Save as much as you like, I’m thrilled it was of value 🥰

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