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Journal articles on skincare, fragrance, wellbeing and news
The season of roses and rain
There is a point in early summer when the garden seems to take a deep breath and exhale fragrance. Spring arrives gradually. A snowdrop here, a hellebore there. It asks you to pay attention. Summer is different. It is generous. The scents that have been quietly gathering through the year...
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What nature does in summer, skin does too
After the remarkably warm weather we enjoyed in May, followed by weeks of rain, cooler days and sudden bursts of sunshine, the landscape around us has been constantly adjusting. The fells have shifted from the bright greens of spring into deeper summer tones. Streams that were flowing freely a few...
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Where healthy hair begins...
Run your fingers through your hair and you can feel it, the difference between smoothness and resistance. The way it slips easily through your hands, or catches slightly at the ends. Hair is often thought of as something to cleanse, soften, or style. But at its simplest, it is a...
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At the edge of the fells: a slower guide to Keswick
There’s a different kind of openness to Keswick in the Lake District. Set between Derwentwater and the surrounding fells, the town feels both held and exposed, mountains rising on all sides, their presence constant, yet never overwhelming. The streets below are built in stone, smaller in scale, easy to move...
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Mental health awareness, your self-care
Mental Health Awareness Week is a good time to explore where we see ourselves in terms of our mental wellbeing. Mental health is a relatively recent concept that is thankfully far better understood today than it was even twenty years ago. Science has realised how mental and physical health are...
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A more considered wedding
Planning a wedding today is less about scale and more about meaning. From choosing the right venue and suppliers to creating thoughtful wedding favours and a calm wedding morning routine, it is often the smaller decisions that shape how the day feels. This guide explores simple, considered wedding ideas to...
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A more considered way to travel
Before You Leave Travel begins long before departure. There’s a moment, usually a few days ahead, when attention turns to preparation, what to take, what to leave behind, and how to carry the essentials of daily life into a different setting. It’s here that habits tend to show themselves. Overpacking,...
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How local are we?
A look behind the scenes at Bath House... When you open a bottle of Bath House’s British fragrance, lotion or wash, you’re not just experiencing a scent inspired by nature, you’re holding the work of a northern community in your hands. In a world where many brands source globally without...
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The scented secrets behind Patchouli & Black Pepper
“Very simply, scent is my life,” says Ruth Mastenbroek, a renowned British perfumer who creates evocative fragrances inspired by travel, childhood memories and scented snapshots of life’s most joyful moments. Bath House were thrilled when Ruth agreed to work on Patchouli & Black Pepper – an artisan fragrance that immediately...
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The gentle art of fragrance at home
There are certain moments at home that feel small but quietly important. The strike of a match in the early evening. The soft glow of a candle on a windowsill while rain gathers on the glass. A diffuser releasing fragrance slowly across a room while the day settles. These are...
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