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Linen House is bringing a welcome jolt of personality to winter bedding with its new Snug Winter ’26 collection, Spots and Stripes. Inspired by retro mid-century style and the bold confidence of 70s interiors, the range swaps predictable cold-weather neutrals for oversized spots, punchy stripes and rich, mood-lifting colour. The result is bedding that feels playful yet polished, with warm caramel and chocolate tones layered against brighter accents for a look that is equal parts nostalgic and fashion-forward. For anyone wanting to give their bedroom a seasonal refresh with a little more attitude, this is an easy add to cart. linenhouse.com…
The precious Kokura-Ori textile brings a new sense of refinement to the Coupé stool, one of the most recognisable designs in the Nagano Interior collection. Reimagined with a dark wood frames and contrasting upholstery, the pieces take on a more polished and sophisticated presence, moving beyond the playful feel of the original light timber version. This updated interpretation expands its design appeal, allowing it to sit effortlessly within more elevated and considered interiors. nagano-interior.co.jp/ Australian actress Kate Jenkinson brings warmth, wit, and a refreshingly unfussy approach to the table with Half Baked, a debut cookbook filled with flavour first recipes, clever shortcuts, and comforting meals inspired by the improvised cooking videos she began sharing during lockdown. @katejenko King Living’s new premium fabric collection brings a fresh sense of texture and…
Lyla, chef Stuart Ralston’s Michelin-starred restaurant in Edinburgh, is entering a new chapter, bringing together fine dining and boutique accommodation in a way that feels both considered and quietly ambitious. From mid-February, the four bedrooms within the Georgian townhouse on Royal Terrace, formerly home to 21212’s guest rooms, have officially become part of the Lyla experience, broadening the restaurant’s offering as Ralston sharpens his pursuit of a second Michelin star. Set across the elegant floors of the townhouse, the reimagined rooms are being restored in collaboration with Glasgow-based interior architects Scarinish Studio. Their design draws on Lyla’s calm, distinctly Scottish sensibility, allowing the natural beauty of the Georgian building to speak for itself. Lofty ceilings, intricate cornicing, generous sash windows and light-washed oak chevron flooring create a sense of understated…
Set against the grip of the Depression, this bold and warm-hearted novel follows eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur, an orphan who has learned to trust no one, alongside a cast of fiercely determined women whose lives become unexpectedly entwined. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested in a town steeped in hypocrisy, The Calamity Club becomes a spirited story of resilience, friendship and the power of underestimated women to reclaim their futures. Set against the wild beauty of Tofino, this emotional romance follows lifelong best friends Frankie and George as they head off on what was meant to be her honeymoon, after her wedding falls apart overnight. With old tensions, buried feelings and unresolved secrets rising to the surface, the trip becomes a tender and complicated reckoning with friendship, heartbreak and the…
One of the easiest ways to read more is to make books more visible in your everyday life. Keep one on your bedside table, in your bag, on the coffee table, or even in the car if you often find yourself waiting around. Most people do have small pockets of spare time during the day, but those moments disappear into phone scrolling because reading is not the easiest option in front of them. When a book is already within reach, it becomes much more natural to pick it up for ten minutes here and there. It also helps to deliberately replace one low-value habit with reading. That might mean reading for twenty minutes before bed instead of being on social media, reading with your morning coffee instead of checking emails…
Colour stacking is one of those design ideas that can completely transform the mood of a room when it is done well. More layered than a simple colour scheme and more expressive than playing it safe with neutrals, it is about building a space through thoughtful shades, tonal depth, and texture. The effect can be dramatic and enveloping or soft and serene, but at its best, colour stacking gives a home a richer, more personal point of view. It invites colour to move through a room with confidence, creating interiors that feel polished, immersive, and far more interesting than a one note palette ever could. The first step is to choose a lead colour and let it guide the room. This creates a visual foundation and gives the overall scheme…
