Linen Craft

For many of us the idea of having a pared-back, simplified capsule wardrobe is hugely appealing. No more frantic rummaging for things to wear in the morning, instead we can pick from a tasteful selection of complementary clothing. But what if you love your minimalist wardrobe but still have a maximalist heart? Interior design trends seem to be moving away from the clean whites and neutral backdrops of recent years, and instead embracing prints and colour. If you want to keep your wardrobe simple but also to inject a splash of vibrancy and warmth, here’s how you can do it with a few easy-to-wear linen pieces. These will bring a natural texture and charm to proceedings, as well as adding a pop of colour to brighten things up, without being shouty or over-the-top.

Hot on the heels of our book giveaway competition where you can win a signed copy of Beth Kempton‘s new book Wabi Sabi, we are thrilled to share her 5 Good Things in this month’s instalment of the new series. Life coach, Japanologist, founder of Do What You Love and bestselling author, Beth is all about helping you to create the life you want, and to live it well. So we thought you’d like a sneak peek into her world and the things that inspire her. Here she shares some of the things that she holds dear and that bring her joy. Technically there are more than five things here but we think that says something about Beth’s inclusive and thoughtful approach to life. When you pay attention to what you surround yourself with, when you live simply and without undue clutter, why narrow it down? Read on to discover Beth’s trusty winter uniform and where she gets her best ideas...