‍Handwritten Letters: Write letters to friends, family, or even just your "To Do" list using elegant stationery and a fountain pen. Remember the joy of receiving a letter?

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Freshly Baked Bread: Bake your own bread at home and enjoy the smell and taste of fresh, warm bread with lashings of butter. This is surprisingly easy to do and doesn’t require a Masters in Home Economics! The whole family can give it a go. Get the recipe here. 

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Candlelit Dinners: Have dinner by candlelight, even if it's just a regular Tuesday over pasta & sauce, to create an occasion and intimate atmosphere.

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Vintage Alarm Clock: Replace your phone alarm with a vintage-style alarm clock to wake up with a touch of nostalgia & classical music.

Lavender Linen Spray: I love spraying my pillows in the morning knowing that evening I'll have a wonderfully fresh smelling place to lay my head. 

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Bath Rituals: Indulge in a luxurious bath with scented oils, candles, and soft music to unwind at the end of the day. Extract sprog toys from your bath bubbles and pretend you’re alone...

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Lux Bed Linen: An often underestimated luxury. We spend so much time in our beds, make it romantic. Sleep on silk pillowcases for a touch of luxury.

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Out & About: Anytime, allbeit small, in nature is good for the soul. Wiggle on a thick jumper and sit outside for your lunch. You’ll find me skulking around on our porch whatever the weather. 

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Farm Produce: Visit a local farmer's market to buy artisanal and fresh produce. Or grow your own!

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Handmade Soaps: Use handmade soaps with natural ingredients and lovely scents for your daily showers.

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Personalised Playlist: Create personalised playlists of your favourite music for different moods and activities, such as relaxing, working or exercising.

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Beautiful Desk Accessories: Use aesthetically pleasing desk accessories, like a wooden pen holder, a ceramic mug for pens or a leather-bound diary planner.

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Picnic Pleasures: A spontaneous picnic can transform an ordinary evening into a mini adventure. A crusty baguette, a hunk of cheese, a blanket or tablecloth and you're away. 

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Vintage Homeware and Traditional Hardware: a wooden drying rack, an Ostrich feather duster, or French soap block - house keeping is a necessary evil, but make it aesthetically pleasing as you go about your routine.

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