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Capturing modern Marrakech

by kate Marrakech

Although my trip to Marrakech earlier this year feels like a long time ago now, the magic of the city has certainly stayed with me. This is in part through the wonderful selection of souvenirs we brought home with us, which have brought so much joy into our lives during this lockdown period. One of the most precious of these ...

Conversations Wellbeing

The power of big energy

by kate Chester

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 ...

Interiors Wants & Needs

Where’s your head at?

by kate

Oh, how times have changed since I first moved to Manchester and was adamant I wanted a platform bed for my flat, sans headboard. Don't get me wrong, I'm still personally drawn to the clean simplicity of Scandinavian/Japanese style "floating" beds and absolutely adore my Mirage platform bed from The Futon Company, but having moved in with my boyfriend recently ...

Wants & Needs

Style steal – modern California

by kate California

The laidback modern California decor of the hotels in my latest Stylish Stays post capture exactly the kind of effortless carefree styling I'm trying to nail in my own home just now, a relaxed take on minimalism that balances form and function with warmth, comfort and livability. Modern California decor is all about light, open and airy spaces, taking cues ...

Interiors Wanderlust

Stylish stays – California edition

by kate California

Right, it's time for the next stop on my fantasty Stylish Stays tour, and this time I'm heading to the cultural city centres of California! Well, it is just a short hop, skip and a jump from the desert vacation homes I was drooling over before... California is one of those places that feels 'familiar' to me even though I've ...

Wants & Needs Wellbeing

Gonna let it burn

by kate

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 ...