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How I use my scented eggs
First thing on the list: my scented egg diffuser. It’s such a tiny, unassuming thing, yet it manages to fill the whole house with a sort of quiet excitement, a...
The Art of a Proper Detox Bath
There’s something wonderfully unfussy about deciding the most productive thing you’ll do all evening… is lie in warm water. Water therapy sounds grand, but really it’s just a bath done...
Streak-Free Windows This Spring
With Spring just around the corner, it feels like the perfect moment to give your home a little refresh, nothing dramatic, just a bit of sparkle and airiness. So, how...
How to naturally clean and freshen your microwave
A clean kitchen is one of those small things that makes daily life feel more under control, and few appliances benefit more from a little attention than the microwave -...
How to Deep Clean your Mattress Naturally
How to Clean Your Mattress Naturally (A Surprisingly Satisfying Sunday Task) There comes a moment often on a quiet Sunday morning when you look at your bed and realise that...
Can You Make Christmas Dinner Ahead of Time? Yes - Here’s How
How to Actually Enjoy Christmas Day*(Or: the quiet triumph of doing things in advance)* There is a particular kind of Christmas Day misery that comes from believing, briefly, foolishly that...
What makes a party that people will remember?
How to host a memorable New Year’s party (in a good way) or: how not to ruin everyone’s evening, including your own There comes a moment, usually just after you...
How to use Essential oils to cure a hangover
Having a party is always a delight - but sometimes it’s the morning after an evening of indulgence that can sometimes take its toll. The party is all sparkle and...
How to Prep Your Home for Christmas Guests (With Calm, Charm and Just the Right Amount of Fuss)
If you are searching for how to prepare your home for Christmas guests, how to make a guest room feel cosy, or how to host holiday guests without quietly...
Festive and vaguely civilised - even when the dog is shedding joy (and fur) everywhere.
Mr Hobbes is the light of my life – but he is also, without question, a walking chaos generator. Mud, hair, mysterious smells… all delivered straight into the house with...
How to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas Without Trying Too Hard
You know what people notice when they walk into your house?Not the garland you risked life and limb to hang or the tree you lovingly coerced into standing straight.It’s the...
Loo Parfum - Because Even Christmas Needs a Little Discretion 🎄
Let’s face it - Christmas is glorious, chaotic, and ever so slightly overwhelming. Between the mulled wine, the Brussels sprouts, and all that “togetherness,” even the most civilised households can...
