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We spoke with Rebecca and Karl from Wild Flower Illustration Co, a couple who turned their passion for post into a thriving small business that honours the art of letter writing.

The turn of the calendar often arrives with the promise of a pause. An opportunity to rest, reflect and a chance to begin anew. Balance is a lifestyle tenet that we, at Ekornes prioritise. Curating rituals and an off-duty routine that not only keeps you grounded but also yields results.

In today’s fast-paced society, where many of us are constantly on the go, and feel the cumulative toll of constant alerts vying for attention, psychologist Tomas Myklebust offers a refreshing reminder: rest is not an indulgence—it’s a necessity.

The stylist's best tips for decorating your party table are surprisingly simple.

For decades, scientists have been intrigued by the fact that humans seem to have an aesthetic preference for curves over straight lines. Why is this? Is it a learnt preference, or is it evolution?

Some believe it’s simply more pleasing and demands less effort to move your eyes along a curve. Others link it to the neurophysiology of the visual system, after finding that one week old infants fixate longer on curved geometric forms than sharp angled ones.

Wool is a natural material that is durable and long-lasting, which makes it a great choice for furniture upholstery. It is known for its ability to regulate temperature, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This makes it a comfortable and practical choice for furniture that you will use every day. Also, wool can be dyed in a wide range of colours, so it can be used to create furniture that matches any decor.

When we went searching for a partner to deliver the finest wool fabrics available, we didn’t have to travel far.

With the constant demands of our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to forget to take a moment for ourselves. To many of us, a timeout can almost feel like an evasion, when we should be spending our time doing something useful.