Journal

Winter is well and truly here, and you have already survived the majority of it, however with some cooler temperature still ahead of us, we wanted to share our top 3 easy ways you can warm yourself up, particularly before bed.  Hot beverages are a great way to warm your core body temperature at any time of the day, but particularly before bed. A beautiful herbal tea blend is a great non caffeine option which will also help you to relax and wind down from the day.  Hot water bottles are one of our winter favourites, and one of the...

We spend one third of our lives in our bedroom and we are sure for many of you, your bedroom is about creating your own little sanctuary that reflects your personality. A large part of this sanctuary is centered around your bedding, selecting the right colours and tones that ultimately reflect the “feel” you are going for. But have you ever thought that maybe there is more to colour choice than what you think? This idea explores the psychology of colour, and it can actually tell you a lot about yourself.  White: A crisp white set of sheets is a must...

    Mum deserves to be spoilt every day, and finding meaningful gifts can sometimes be a challenge. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to put together a list of our top picks for mum whilst keeping in mind our planet.  Coming into the cooler months, a transeasonal robe is very timely. We love the soft dreamy waffle texture of the Ettitude Waffle Bathrobe. Its light, breathable bamboo lyocell fabric is free from chemicals and is hypoallergenic providing the perfect gift for those with sensitive skin.  One of local favourites, the Eco Bar Bundle from Seed & Sprout...

Hemp has a very similar texture to linen. The heavy feeling of the natural fabric is calming and relaxing, making for a fully rejuvenating sleep. The long fibres of the hemp plant not only support the fabrics integrity, but also gives the fabric an unobtrusive textured feeling that, similar to flax linen, is buttery soft and improves with every use. Hemp is thermoregulating, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. You can rest consciously knowing your sheets are made using sustainable hemp fibres. Are hemp sheets any different to my regular sheets? Yes! Hemp sheets are definitely different to any regular sheets that are currently...

With Easter just around the corner it is probably likely chocolate has crossed your mind, and rightly so. With only a week to go and the chocolate buying frenzy beginning, we wanted to shed some light on the ethical concerns and carbon footprint that mass consumption of chocolate is having. Don’t get me wrong we all absolutely love getting a chocolate egg on Easter but we believe in trying to consume consciously. So here are our tips on how to have an Easter that is as good as it tastes.  From palm oil, unethical sourced cocoa due to child labour...

Our team love making the most of the morning. And whether you are are a morning person like us or a later riser, there are 3 easy rituals you can implement into your life to make your mornings seem easier.  Hydrate  Although you may keep hydrated through the day, each night we lose a large amount of water through sweat, through breathing and through our kidneys making urine. It is important to replenish our bodies with hydration by drinking steady amounts of water throughout the morning.  Move  There’s nothing better than morning endorphins. Whether it is yoga, walking or a...