As the seasons change, you might be tempted to hit the shops and embrace a whole new look. While that’s always fun, it’s certainly not necessary every year, and investing in quality bed linen and furniture with an eye on what’s trending, but an understanding of what’s classic and has longevity, will stand you in good stead. Sound complicated? It’s not. Here’s how. Trending now: Shades to watch The shades that continue to make my heart sing, and indeed are popular globally right now, are those .....
There’s no challenge quite like trying to fold a fitted sheet. Between wrangling the elastic lining and matching the curved corners to the right ends of the larger sizes, sometimes it’s easier to throw it in the linen cupboard and close the door. Don’t give up yet. Get on top of that messy linen cupboard and fold a fitted sheet like a professional with our easy to follow guide. What is a fitted sheet? A fitted sheet is a type of bed sheet with elastic around the edges, designed to fit snugly a .....
You’ve had a long day, and snuggling up in bed to soak in a good sound snooze is just what you’ve been waiting for since you clocked off… until you start scrolling, reading or doing nothing at all. You tell yourself you’ll stop soon, battling your eyelids to stave off sleep as long as possible, no matter how comfortable the mattress, plump the pillow, or sleek the sheets. But you’re still awake and you’re not sure why. Staying up late is just something you do now, even if you don’t necessarily w .....
When was the last time you caught 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep? Do you often catch yourself rolling out of bed tired, bleary eyed and in need of coffee? While the total time you spend asleep is important, quantity isn’t a determining factor when it comes to quality - particularly when it comes to deep sleep. But what is deep sleep, why do you need it and how can you get more of it, if this state is truly the answer to your hard mornings? We’ll step you through the basics of this stage of your .....
How to Make Your Bedroom a Sanctuary for the Senses Traditionally a punishment reserved for disobedient children, most adults would agree that being told to: ‘go to your room’, would actually be a dream come true. After all, our bedroom is the place where we: sleep, play, relax, think, create, escape, love, unwind, laugh and recharge. When life has us endlessly negotiating competing priorities, it can be hard to allow ourselves the proper amount of time to download. Going to your room, is one so .....