With sunshine one minute and rain showers the next, spring has definitely arrived - and that means my seasonal round-up of the best scented candles! For me candles aren't just a winter thing, and I love selecting fragrances that suit my mood and the moment. Around now I start swapping the smoky, spicy notes that I tend to favour during the colder months for lighter scents . . .
The Briiv 2 Pro – my tried-and-tested Briiv air purifier gets an upgrade
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Briiv, but all words and opinions are my own] If you’ve been reading this blog or following me on Instagram for any length of time, you might be aware that as an asthmatic, I’ve long been worried about the damaging effects of indoor air pollution. But you might also know that I’ve found an effective way to tackle it . . .
This year’s Christmas decorations – minimalist elegance with glass, bows & earthy tones
A few weeks ago I shared three different mood boards for minimalist, nature-inspired Christmas decorations, and now December is here I want to show you how I've decorated our home for the festive season. I love dressing the house for Christmas, and I normally turn it into a bit of an event with festive music playing on the speakers and a glass of mulled wine in hand . . .
Profile | Adelaide Awuku of Sincerely Lumière
If you’ve read my regular seasonal candle round-ups and my recent small business Christmas gift guide, you’ll have seen the name Sincerely Lumière pop up several times. And with good reason. Based in London, this independent studio handcrafts candles, wax melts and more, all designed to encourage self-care and nurture wellbeing. There’s something special about the scents, and I’ve loved them from . . .
Minimalist Christmas inspiration from the Ask og Eng apartment
One of my highlights from this year's 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen was the Ask og Eng apartment - the home of writer Emily Nathan, which the Norwegian studio had designed from scratch and which was accessible to the public during the festival. It has since remained visitable by appointment for those keen to see Ask og Eng's kitchens, furniture and object collection in a real-life setting . . .
The 2024 small business Christmas gift guide
It's time for my annual Christmas gift guide and, like last year, I've decided to focus entirely on independent retailers, artists and makers. I try to shop small whenever I can, and small businesses need support more than ever - in fact when putting this post together, I was saddened to see just how many wonderful names have vanished from the scene over the last 12 months . . .
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