Setting the scene

This is your cue to slow down, sit a little longer and let yourself linger, to choose simplicity over stress and joy over urgency, writes Kellie Gillespie-Wright

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When the relentless juggle of work deadlines, family logistics and general life admin becomes all consuming, you know it’s time to hit reset. Enter RetreatMe ‒ a wellness retreat company born not from a business blueprint, but from one woman’s personal awakening

Spending time in natural ‘blue spaces’ – our coasts, rivers and lakes – benefits our physical and mental health. Discover the wellbeing effects of water, plus the best UK swim spots to dive into this summer

It’s not just good food that can make you feel fabulous – spending time in and around blue spaces can work wonders this summer, and beyond

Sensory design is increasingly at the forefront of interiors – and getting it right could mean a home that’s tailored to exactly how you want to feel