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Sailing is Good for the Soul

If you haven’t planned your summer holiday yet this year then you should cast your attention to sailing. Sailing is good for the soul as we experienced on our beautiful boat ride in Italy recently. Being on the water with the wind in your hair and the fresh sea air is the perfect tonic. Sailing is like hitting the reset button. If you aren’t completely convinced to try sailing, then read on to discover why sailing is good for the soul…Read More…

Is Wellbeing the Future of Retail?

If you’ve walked along the high-street recently you’ll no doubt have noticed several major chainstores closing down. Many high-street shops are relying heavily on huge sales just to tick along with consumers preferring to shop online. Could it be that with consumers placing much more value on health and wellness than on material objects, that there is a new dawn for the future of retail? Is wellbeing the future of retail?

Health and wellness is no longer just about not being sick. Holistic health and wellness spans mind, body and soul with everything from food to homeware impacting our overall health and happiness. Our mental, physical and emotional health is greatly impacted by the choices we make. Perhaps creating an environment that encourages a state of wellbeing could be the future of the high-street?Is Wellbeing the Future of Retail?

An environment of wellness

Wellness devotee and actress Gwyneth Paltrow opened her Goop store in London. The Goop Lifestyle Brand is growing year on year as they promote the concept of holistic wellbeing through thier wide range of products. There have been some amazing steps forward in creative retail design to create environments that customers genuinely feel happy to be in. This even extends into the digital world. You need to be able to craft an online presence that feels just as dedicated to the wellness of your customers as your offline business.Read More…

9 Ways to Create Calm in Your Home

Have you ever wanted to turn your home into a little slice of heaven? After a long, tiring day at the office or a busy weekend there is nothing better than putting your feet up in a calm house. Whether you want to design a garden that inspires you or a bedroom that’s beautifully calm. There are so many ways to create calm in your home.

There are so many ways to improve your home environment so that you are taking full advantage of every corner, alcove and shelf space. Think carefully about how you can make some small, but powerful changes around your home today. Use the following ideas to spark some inspiration, here are 9 ways to create calm in your home…

Soothing Scents

The smells that circle around your home can certainly create a positive atmosphere. Have you ever walked into a friend’s home and been instantly blown away by a soothing scent? You could create this sort of aroma around your home; you just need to find a smell that works for you. There are a number of soothing scents that can uplift your home right away, whilst creating a calming aura around the place. Whether you opt for lovely lavender or soothing spiced cinnamon, there are so many different amazing aromas for you to choose from. Create your own fragrance feng shui with your favourite scents.

‘Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains.’ -Diane Ackerman

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