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Mindful Five

From bamboo lanterns to satin gowns and cast iron teapots, these are our favourite pieces to help you restore balance this season.

 

BAMBOO LANTERN

Inspired by holidays in Ibiza, this small natural bamboo lantern is the perfect addition to a chic summer garden. Handmade in Vietnam, meaning no two will be the same, and finished with white-wash paint, this lantern with it’s gently flickering light will add a rustic charm to an outside dinner party. Hang from metal crooks or place on tables as special centrepieces.

Bamboo Small Lantern, £30, The White Company

 

CAST IRON JAPANESE TEA POT

This beautiful and intricately textured cast iron teapot creates a

Western interpretation of the timeless aesthetics of the Far East. Timeless

and elegant, it turns tea time into a ceremony to be savoured. Made for use with both loose tea and tea bags this solid cast iron tea pot can be used on a hob, a log burner or even an open fire.

Argon Tableware Japanese Hobnail Cast Iron Teapot, £40, yesterhome.com

FACE FIRM GUA SHA

If you can see the stress of the last few months resting on your face, it’s time to invest in a Gua Sha face tool. This clever beauty tool promotes lymphatic drainage to reduce toxins, and eases tension and stress-related symptoms such as the clenched jaw and eye-strain. Use for just a few minutes a day for a visible boost to your circulation and complexion.

Face firm Gua Sha, £25, Cult Beauty

 

CHILTERN MIRROR

With homes freshly decluttered, now is the perfect time to add some carefully considered touches to your home and nothing opens up a space more than a well-placed mirror. This one has the most beautiful finish, steel is oiled and then burnt at 600° giving it no visible welding joins meaning it has a smooth and considered effect.  A true contemporary statement piece.

Chiltern Small Round Mirror, £175, The White Company

 

KINTSUGI X CARINE GILSON SILK AND LACE-TRIMMED KIMONO

Renowned for her beautiful designs, use of the finest silks and a couture approach to loungewear, Carine Gilson is the go-to woman for those looking for a truly special piece of lingerie. Now, Kintsugi has collaborated with the Paris-born designer to create this glamorous, sweeping Kintugi-style robe. The perfect treat for a long evening at home.   

Kintsugi X Carine Gilson long silk and lace-trimmed robe, from a selection, kintsugispace.com/shop