Winter is almost here and Christmas won't be far behind, so it's time for my annual round-up of the best seasonal scented candles, updated for 2024 to include new discoveries alongside some old favourites. Below are spicy scents inspired by mulled wine and baking, fresh green scents that evoke fir trees and frozen forests, nurturing scents to ground and comfort . . .
The Edit | Nature-inspired Christmas decorations
Halloween is over and November is here, so I’m beginning to think ahead to Christmas - and specifically how to style the house. Although I try to resist putting up any decorations before December, I’ll be using the next few weeks to plan what I’m going to do, gather things together and start savouring the magic and excitement of the season . . .
Minimalist Halloween styling with pick-your-own pumpkins
October is one of my favourite times of the year, and I always enjoy savouring simple, seasonal pleasures: misty walks, cosy evenings with candles, decorating the house for Halloween... And now I have a new autumn tradition to add to the list: pumpkin-picking! I love having pumpkins around the house . . .
The best scented candles for autumn – updated for 2024
Now that the equinox has been and gone, it's time for my updated round-up of the best scented candles for autumn. I have a year-round obsession with candles, but there's something particularly special about lighting them as the days grow shorter and the nights longer - in fact I tend to have one or another flickering away from the moment I wake up until I head back to bed again. Not only does it . . .
The best scented candles for summer
After a bit of a delayed start, it looks as if summer is finally here in northern Europe. So, I'm continuing my seasonal guide to the best scented candles with an updated round-up for the warmer months ahead. I'm always amazed by the power of fragrance to transform the ambiance of a space, spark distant memories or transport me to other places, and at this time of year I tend to find myself . . .
New minimalist outdoor furniture launches for 2024
Several of my favourite brands have unveiled new garden furniture ranges for 2024, and there's plenty to appeal to fans of timeless, minimalist design. With summer on the horizon and the weather finally beginning to show signs of warming up, I thought it was time I shared a look at the launches that have caught my eye. There are modular outdoor sofa systems, versatile dining sets . . .
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