Despite a brief return to sleet and snow last week, spring has arrived here in Bristol - and that means it's time for 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 season. Around now I start swapping the smoky, spicy notes that I tend to favour during the colder months for lighter scents . . .
A minimalist Christmas table in earthy neutral tones
I'm about to sign off for the festive break, but before I do I want to share a peek at this year's Christmas table styling. I'm hosting this time around, so I wanted to create a magical tablescape that's still in keeping with my minimalist style and neutral decor. As with the decorations in the rest of the house, I've gone for a nature-inspired look using earthy beiges and browns . . .
My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations
Over the past couple of weeks I've been sharing some inspiration for minimalist Christmas decorations and today I want to show you how I've dressed my own home. As always, I've kept things simple and natural, with a hint of festive magic. And, apart from a few candles and the tree, I haven't bought anything new . . .
The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide
For the past few years I've been sharing Christmas gift guides on Instagram, but this year I've decided to transfer them back to the blog. So, scroll down for my pick of beautiful, considered presents - all with a dash of timeless minimalist style and all sourced from small businesses and independent makers, who need our support more than ever . . .
Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Briiv, but all words and opinions are my own] I often get asked to review new home-technology products for this blog. Some are turned down instantly, some I test out but never share because they don’t make the grade. And some turn out to be absolutely brilliant – things that I end up using day in, day out long after the initial collaboration . . .
Autumn rituals & simple, seasonal pleasures
And just like that, October is here. I love this time of year - I always have. It's normally my busiest period at work, but it's also when I find myself most in tune with the natural world and its rhythms. There's something very calming about watching the seasons change around me, no matter what's going on in the world or in my own life, and autumn brings spectacular - if fleeting - beauty. . . .
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