When picking a gift, people usually mention that it’s the thought that really counts. But how true is this, and what does it actually mean? After all, if it’s just the thought that counts, then why get a gift at all? If someone bought you an expensive piece of jewellery but put very little thought […]
Eden: Paradise Lost – some questions
Eden: Paradise Lost Well, that was a depressing programme? Eden: Paradise Lost was an ‘experiment’ where 23 people were put into a remote part of Scotland to create a community over a year. The original plan of regular episodes to watch progress was canned and, instead, we ended up with a five-part summary of what […]
Out of the blue – the psychology of colour
I hope you’re in the pink, chums. You’ve caught me red-handed trying to tickle the amused buds of your grey matter with some purple prose. Interior design. For many, it’s a black-and-white issue. Pick a colour you find peachy and, without getting in the red, you’ve got the green light to slap it all over. […]
How to stop papering over environmental cracks.
Credit The majority of people nowadays have some idea about their impact on the environment. It’s something that we’re careful with as a generation. We know our carbon footprint, we try to use ecologically sound cleaning products, we focus on ways we can reduce our energy usage. No matter how green you might […]
The Perfect Week: How to Set up Your Home Office Like a Pro
Working from home seems like the dream, right? Lounging around in your PJs, tidying up a bit around the house as you go, and enjoying lazy days where you get to work at your own pace. While all of this sounds like a lovely Sunday afternoon, it’s not quite the reality when it comes to […]