Cure with colour

Whether it’s red as the colour of love, yellow the colour of optimism or black the colour of mourning, we tend to associate colours with certain meanings. But there is much more to what we associate w

Red and green should never be seen – or so they say. Whoever came up with that sage (pardon the pun) piece of sartorial advice obviously hadn’t seen mint with burgundy or the palest eau de nil with a

Colour – on walls, joinery, soft furnishings or via accessories – has a truly transformative effect: it impacts the mood of a home’s inhabitants, as well as having the power to change an architectural

Laughter is more than just an expression of joy and humour. A good laugh increases your oxygen intake, stimulating your organs and decreasing blood pressure. It can diffuse anger and even help you to

There’s a science and an art to using colour in the home, but there's no need to fear bolder shades, says the author of a new book

Uncover the joy in your life and it could make you healthier