Travelling during a global pandemic can be fraught with anxiety and concern. When we made the decision to travel to Guatemala to spend Christmas and New Year with my boyfriend’s family, whom he had not seen in over two years, we spent a lot of time weighing up the pros and cons of our trip, and looking for ways to ...
In pursuit of wellbeing
Sense of style is life long
I remember an exhibition I visited at the Design Museum in London a few years ago, looking at ways in which designers could meet the challenge of a rapidly ageing society. It wasn't something I'd ever truly considered before, but with The Office for National Statistics projecting that by 2026, 1 in 5 in the UK will be aged 65 ...
The power of big energy
Self-care has taken on a whole new significance for me during these long lockdown weeks, as I pace within the four walls of my home. Taking quality time for myself has always been an integral part of my weekly routine, but being at home 24-7 just now has meant taking extra care to ensure I’m being kind and considerate to ...
Gonna let it burn
I've talked a lot about using scent as a means of facilitating 'escape', but scent is also a powerful way to alleviate anxiety and stress, which I think we can all agree is highly needed just now. I've had a couple of friends recently recommend the benefits of "focused meditation", using the smoke curls of burning incense and watching them ...
Scents of adventure
Five weeks into lockdown, and I think it's safe to say that 'escape' is at the forefront of most of our minds just now! Our homes may be providing us with the safety and security we need - and there truly is no better place for us to be - but being able to escape from the uncertain and bewildering ...