Seasonal
Yule Decorations for a Candlelit Winter Solstice
A Yule log you don't have to burn, greenery you can gather and candlelight in the right places. Midwinter decorating can be simple.
Journal
The Comma Edit
Gift guides, home ideas and small finds worth knowing about.
Seasonal
Christmas Mantelpiece Ideas and a Table Worth Sitting At
Start with the mantel, then let the table borrow its colours. Greenery, low candlelight and a few everyday pieces do more than a box of themed decorations.
Gift guides
Gifts for Yoga Lovers That Aren't Another Mat
For the yoga lover who already has a mat: useful class bags, a few things for their home practice and gifts for the interests that go with it.
Gift guides
Capricorn Gifts for the One Who'll Actually Use Them
Shopping for a Capricorn? Start with their sign, then think about the things they use, keep and quietly find funny.
Gift guides
Christmas Gifts for Nan (Beyond Another Box of Biscuits)
From the garden-loving nan to the one who keeps every family photo, these are gifts chosen for her habits, not her age.
How-to
How to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas Without a Real Tree
No real tree? Start with orange and spice in the kitchen, then choose one gentle scent for the rooms where you spend your evenings.
Gift guides
Christmas Gifts for Teens Who Know Exactly What They Like
Room redecorators, music fans, crystal collectors and the teen who's saving up: find a Christmas gift that fits the person, not a vague idea of teenagers.
Gift guides
Gifts for Tea Lovers Who Already Have a Favourite Mug
They've already got a favourite mug. Find the teapot, strainer or infuser bottle that fits the way they make their tea.
How-to
How to Cleanse Crystals Without Damaging Them
A practical guide to traditional crystal cleansing, from moonlight to sound, with the water warnings that matter and a separate plan for actual dirt.
Seasonal
Self-Care Night In Ideas for a Proper Dark-Evening Pause
A self-care night in can be simple: lower the lights, put your phone away, get warm and do one thing just because you like it.
Gift guides
Gifts for Men Who Are Hard to Buy For, Without Defaulting to Socks
Eight gifts for men who are hard to buy for, sorted by the things they actually do rather than the usual socks-and-aftershave shortlist.
Home and living
Lucky Charms Meaning: What Cats, Coins and Clover Traditionally Stand For
From a waving cat by the door to a clover tucked into a book, here's what familiar lucky charms traditionally mean and where they fit at home.