Celebrating the beauty of winter: looking forward to colder weather with help from The Gift Box of Lincoln
With a wide range of ponchos, capes, little coats, snoods and scarfs at The Gift Box of Lincoln, it is obvious the store is looking forward to all the best parts of the coming season. Also in stock are a range of beautiful throws for beds and chairs and lanterns that create a romantic, cosy […]
Winter eats: get inspired to eat healthy this winter
Conventional wisdom has it that in lieu of thermals and scarves, the cooler temperatures trigger a biological change that make animals inclined to eat higher quantities of energy-dense food to keep warm. And, although we humans may not put on our own winter coats in this evolutionary sense, fact is cooler temperatures, fewer daylight hours […]
Throw caution to the wind: snuggling up with a luxe blanket
Though hibernation is strictly associated with the wild of both house and heart, it’s not far removed from the human instinct to hunker down at home in the cooler months. Each passing season brings with it the perfect opportunity to introduce a new aesthetic to the home and, with the cold weather encroaching, it’s time […]
For every season : weather and weddings when to tie the knot
Whether you want a winter wonderland or a spring soiree, every season can play to its strengths; it just comes down to which of the weather gods you want to work their magic on your big day. While we don’t like to deal in cliches, we are keen advocates of what each season is synonymous […]
Prime time for pools: Julie from Lagoon Pools tells us why winter is the best time to get your pool installed
With colder weather approaching, it may not seem like the time to be thinking about a swimming pool. However, now may be exactly the right time, says Lagoon Pools’ Julie Hastings. The busiest time is from September onwards, with people wanting their pool in by Christmas,” she says. “Pools can be put in all year […]
Creating Cosy: making a space fit for the long winter “hibernation”
Though hibernation is strictly associated with the animal kingdom, it’s not far removed from the human instinct to hunker down in the cooler months. With the weather now beginning its downward descent, it’s an opportune time to harness the power of colours and textiles to create the cosiest of winter retreats. Not only do leather […]
Colour me cosy: making your home hygge for autumn
With a chill in the air and the long nights settling in, there’s no better time to up the cosiness factor in your home. So why not make your home a haven with a harmonious blend of autumn’s hallmarks. This season, sophisticated earthy shades partnered with light neutrals will dominate, alongside tribal-inspired textured furnishings – […]
