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 . . .
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. . . .
The Edit | Fika with friends
Catching up over coffee and a sweet treat is a pastime that's loved the world over, but the Swedish custom of fika takes it to a whole different level. Used as both a noun and a verb, fika translates as '(to have) a coffee and cake break', but it's about so much more than that. It's a chance to pause, unwind, replenish your energy, and forge deeper connections with friends, family or colleagues . . .
Making the most of simple home pleasures with Secret Linen Store
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Secret Linen Store, but all words and opinions are my own] It often feels as if we’re so conditioned to focus on the future and strive for ‘more’ (more money, more success, more everything) that we totally forget about the present. Add in work deadlines, family pressures and busy calendars, and it’s all too easy to rush through each day . . .
The joy of spring blossom
When I interviewed textile artist Charlotte Wakefield earlier this week, her comments about rediscovering the joy in what you do really struck a chord. I'm lucky to do something I love for a living, whether it's writing, photographing, styling or helping design clients with their homes, but I know just how easy it is to get bogged down in deadlines and expectations . . .
Simplicity and slow living with Ingredients LDN
If you crave simplicity and a slower pace of life, you'll love my latest discovery: UK-based boutique interior and lifestyle store Ingredients LDN. I first stumbled across it on Instagram, and I was instantly smitten with its thoughtfully crafted home accessories and quietly beautiful styling. Owner Nina has a background in clinical psychology and spent years supporting people with depression . . .
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