The Scandi style has been popular outside of Scandinavia for so long now, it feels like a classic that’s here to stay. And it’s no wonder really, given how well it acts as an antidote to our busy lives. It’s calming colour palettes and minimal décor help us to create serene spaces in which to […]
One of the best things you can do for yourself over the month of January is to clean, declutter, organise and Feng Shui your home. Seriously, get your home in order and it will reap benefits in other areas of your life. I know that sounds like a lot of work, but you do have […]
Man plans. God laughs. ~ Yiddish proverb 2020 was a rollercoaster year, chocabloc with life lessons. And top of the list for many of us was the truth of this proverb. Our life can be turned upside down in a heartbeat, without warning. And it’s hard enough to stick to new year resolutions when we […]
Self-care and self-improvement can be easily confused. There’s some cross-over for sure. And yet, there is an important difference between them. Self-care has, at its core, the intention of nurturing our wellbeing so that we can function to the best of our abilities. Self-improvement frequently comes from a place of not feeling good enough. When […]
Did you notice something of a plant-loving craze evolving over lockdown? Did you get sucked into it yourself? Photo by Gryffyn M on Unsplash I did, and there’s actually a really good – scientifically verified – reason for it. Plants make us happy. Even if we’re not consciously aware of it. Companies who take their […]
Today is Suicide Prevention Day and I was listening to a representative of Pieta House being interviewed this morning. He said that September and October are particularly difficult months generally, and this year they have already seen a surge in calls throughout the lockdown period. He didn’t have a theory as to why September and […]
I have been working from home for years, moving between the living room and kitchen, and sometimes even my bed, depending on the light, the weather and what I’m working on. And I live in a small home, with an open-plan kitchen/living room. It has been vital for me to be able put everything away […]
Unsurprisingly, lockdown has stimulated our appetites for home improvement. And this is a good thing for our mental and emotional wellbeing, as our home environment has a huge role to play in that. Colour in particular has a significant impact on our moods and on our rooms. For that reason, we need to choose our […]
We’re all familiar with the phrase, “My body is a temple”. Not so common is the concept that our homes are temples too. Whether religious or not, we often view the places that are sacred to us as places outside of our homes. They can be churches for some. And equally, they can be the […]
Did you know that hygge is not just for winter? In Denmark, hygge is a year-round practice and it’s not improbable that it contributes to their enviable levels of happiness and wellbeing. More than candles, hot drinks and cosy throws, hygge is about a way of being…being present, being grateful. Slowing down and appreciating the […]
