If you've been following this blog for any length of time you'll have realised I have a love (bordering on an obsession!) with scented candles. I've always been fascinated by the way they can conjure up a certain mood, moment or place, and every season I put together a round-up of some of my favourites. One name you'll have seen appear time and time again is Essence + Alchemy . . .
The best scented candles for autumn
Now that September is in full swing, it's time for my updated round-up of the best scented candles for autumn. I have a year-round obsession with candles, but there's something particularly special about lighting them as the days grow shorter and the nights longer - in fact I tend to have one or another flickering away from the moment I wake up until I head back to bed again. Not only does it make . . .
8 ideas for minimalist flower arrangements
I love having fresh flowers and foliage around the house - it provides a connection with nature that I find very calming, and it really can elevate even the plainest of corners. And beautiful displays needn't be overcomplicated or expensive. I much prefer something simple but striking, so in this post I've rounded up eight easy ways to create modern, minimalist arrangements . . .
Autumn-winter 2023 design news | Part 1
The start of a new month means I'd normally be bringing you my regular round-up of minimalist design finds. But, as it's September, details of autumn-winter 2023 collections are starting to filter out, so I thought I'd shake things up this time around and share more in-depth looks at some of my favourites, spread over a series of posts . . .
The VLA61 ‘Monarch’ chair – sculptural beauty meets functional design
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn, but all words and opinions are my own.] Last year Carl Hansen & Søn teamed up with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects to honour the enduring legacy of its founder, the late Vilhelm Lauritzen, by putting some of his furniture into production. And now they've extended the collection by launching another stunning Lauritzen . . .
19 of the best desks for small spaces
As summer draws to a close, many of us are getting back into work mode or gearing up for the start of a new school term. The rise in remote and hybrid working means creating a calm, productive zone for working from home is as important as ever, but not everyone has a spare room that they can turn into a dedicated office . . .
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