JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF HYGGE
Join us at our online hygge event HYGGE SPACES AND HEALTHY PLACES on Thursday, February 18th, 2021, as we will be exploring through two presentations the topic of health, well-being and our indoor living spaces.
DATE: Thursday, February 18th, 2021
TIME: 7:00pm to 8:30pm EST
COST: Complementary Admission
LOCATION: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device through Zoom.
PRAISE FOR THE EVENING
“Way to go Lisa! We would be happy to join you and Rene at his dinner table post-pandemic. Great combination of ideas and discussion. We enjoyed speaking with the other members of our activity group.
Have a good night!”“I enjoyed last night’s event. Rene was great too! Congrats!”
“I loved it! Rene did a great presentation; it was inspiring. The crowd asked good questions.”
GUEST PRESENTER: RENE HJORTSHOJ JORGENSEN
TALK: FOLKEMOEBLE (“PEOPLE’S FURNITURE”)
In this talk, Rene will explain one of the core values in Danish design: folkemoebler which translates in English to ‘People’s Furniture’. The talk will uncover how Danish equality and social democratic values have influenced Danish design and the way people use and buy furniture in Denmark. There will be an open Q & A after the presentation.
BIOGRAPHY
Rene Hjortshoj Jorgensen is the owner of BoConcept Toronto, which is part of the Danish franchise with 300 stores in 70 countries. Rene is originally from Aarhus, Denmark where he was born and raised. He has live in Canada since 2005, when he married his Canadian wife. >>Visit the BoConcept online showroom
HOST: LISA GERVAIS
TALK: HOW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN CAN PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In this talk, Lisa will present some of the research on how places and spaces directly contribute to our happiness, health and well-being, as well as create opportunities for connection, boost our creativity levels, and more. There will be an interactive group activity after the presentation.
BIOGRAPHY
Lisa Gervais is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Redwing Institute, an experiential learning organization, primarily based outdoors, that she launched in 2014. It is based in Toronto, Canada. >>Learn more about Lisa
WINTER WELLNESS PROGRAM: 28 DAYS OF HYGGE
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