Things that have bought us joy  

Our new monthly series is back, Three Simple Things.

A way of sharing three small things that have made our month better, and might make yours better too...

Bed Linen

I have always been a sucker for beautiful bed linen, but recently in the summer month's, I have been very grateful for the Bed Threads linen I invested in a few years ago. There is something so cooling and crisp about getting into a bed made up using 100% linen. A real luxury.

If you are looking for more affordable options, H&M have some great pieces. 

Gardening

Even if it's looking after your house plants or deadheading your hanging pots. It's SO good to the soul. I was very struck by gardener Lottie Delamain's piece "The inextricable link between gardening and happiness" in House and Gardenwhere she said:

"...the National Institute for Health Research, found that the benefits of gardening were similar to the difference in health, between the wealthiest people and the poorest people in the country"

Neroli Oil

It's smell's of summer, it brings such joy. Neroli oil can help the brain release serotonin, and reduce levels of cortisol, a stress hormone.

A few drops in the bath, diffused, or burnt in our Soul candle. It's a beauty.