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There is something so lovely about closing the door on the outside world, slipping into your comfiest clothes and deciding that, just for tonight, there is nowhere else you need to be.
When Did We All Start Wanting to Live in the Countryside?
Suddenly, we're dreaming about muddy walks, old stone houses, roaring fires, dogs by the Aga, Sunday pub lunches and wardrobes full of waxed jackets, chunky knits and boots that actually look better when they're a little bit muddy. And fashion has noticed.
Perched high above the sparkling Ionian Sea, Taormina is one of Sicily's most enchanting towns. Ancient streets wind between elegant palazzi, tiny cafés and colourful balconies, while Mount Etna rises dramatically in the distance. There is history here, certainly, but Taormina is perhaps best enjoyed without trying to see everything.
What If We Treated Tuesday Like It Mattered?
We tend to save all of the good things in life for the weekend. We spend the working week trying to ‘get through’. Tired, stressed and counting down until Friday. We save the flowers, the nice plates, the bottle of wine and the candles for when we can finally relax. But why?
One of the nicest forms of luxury, and of living intentionally, is learning to enjoy the ordinary days rather than constantly waiting for the weekend.
What If Your Home Doesn't Need More?
When something isn’t quite feeling right with our home décor, we often start searching for new things to buy. A new sofa, new artwork, perhaps even a whole new dining set. Maybe the answer isn’t in buying more things. Maybe we simply need to look at what we already have with fresh eyes.
When Did Getting Dressed Become So Complicated?
Our bodies change. Our lifestyles change. Trends change. Perhaps we've spent years dressing for work, children, practicality or other people's expectations. When you feel like you’ve suddenly lost your sense of style, when your wardrobe is full but nothing feels quite right anymore the question becomes ‘What do I actually like now?’