Seasons & Occasions

Winter doesn’t usually arrive with drama. It seeps quietly. A bit more rain than usual. Fewer dry days. That lingering damp never quite seems to leave. By the time the holidays are over, patios often look tired, not ruined,…

There’s something magical about Christmas in the UK. Frosty mornings. Early sunsets. The garden sitting just outside the window, looking calm and expectant.  And yet, despite the cold, more people than ever…

There’s something magical about hosting outdoors during the holidays — the soft twinkle of lights, the clink of glasses, the smell of mulled wine drifting through crisp air. But if you’re in the UK, you…

The holidays hit different when you take the celebrations outside. There’s something magical about chilly evenings, warm lighting, hot grills, cosy seating, and the whole fam chilling under the open sky. If you’re planning to host a winter brunch, a Christmas…

From a burst of colourful lights illuminating the night to a Christmas tree standing tall, and a thoughtfully arranged seating setup that screams warmth and welcome, our homes become canvases…

There’s something almost poetic about the way winter arrives. Not suddenly—more like a quiet shift in the air. The garden feels different. The evenings stretch a little longer. Even the grill,…

Black Friday may not bring the same level of chaos we saw during the pandemic years, but 2025 isn’t exactly a smooth ride either. With inflation doing its thing and…

Every year, as soon as the temperature drops, you will find yourself standing by the pool wondering, “Do I really need to cover it this time?” The answer will be always a yes.  Winter looks calm from the window,…

You can plan every detail of your Halloween setup — the pumpkins, the fairy lights, even that eerie playlist — but here in Britain, the weather usually has its own…

You spend all week looking forward to a chilled-out BBQ in the garden. Saturday arrives. The food’s prepped, the playlist’s ready—and then? Clouds. Drizzle. Typical.  Honestly, we’ve all been there. …