Whilst I'm still struggling to get to grips with the fact we are already in 2022, the new year is here and magazines are full of healthy living plans and all the ads on the telly are telling us to hit the gym.  We resolve to make commitments and promises to ourselves to change – to be better or different. We’re convinced that if we’re good, and can keep these resolutions, we’ll be happy. But are New Year's resolutions just another way we're telling ourselves we're not good enough?

In the UK it's estimated that we waste 5 million Christmas puddings, 2 million turkeys, and 74 million mince pies each year. Not to mention huge amounts of vegetables, fruit and snacks. Most of our food waste ends up in landfill, producing a huge amount of methane when it starts to decompose.  One of the best ways to improve your environmental impact at Christmas is to lessen the amount of food you're throwing away.  Read on for our top five tips to help you reduce your food waste this Christmas.

Christmas is nearly upon us, but there's still time to shop!  To make sure you receive your lovely gifts in time for Christmas, our last posting dates are:

• Standard Delivery (Sent Tracked48) - Order by 12pm on Friday 17 December

• Express Delivery (Sent Tracked24) - Order by 12pm on Tuesday 21 December

• Courier Next Day Delivery (Sent DHL Next Day) - Order by 12pm on Wednesday 22 December.

The Mindful Making Box is officially live, and so we sat down with our founder, Kayleigh to chat all about the latest addition to the Alice & Peg collection.

This month - with the launch of The Mindful Making Box - felt like the perfect time to dig deep into the many mindful practices that can guide you through the festive season. Read on for our 8 tips for mindful journaling.

Norwegian cabin culture is nothing short of a national obsession and the hytte (the Norwegian word for cabin) is an integral part of friluftsliv, the Norwegian outdoors lifestyle. 

Norwegian words and expressions like på hytta – meaning at or to the cabin; til fjells – meaning to the mountains; and til skogs – meaning to the forest, are etched onto the Norwegians’ hearts.  

The Hytte Box has been designed to recreate the delicious feelings of relaxation and indulgence that come with cosy getaways. Soft blankets, the earthy smells of the forest, the flickering light of candles and wood fires and star-filled skies… Picture it all, lovingly wrapped in a classic Alice & Peg gift box.

Autumn is a magical time. The quiet contemplation of the sleepier season coupled with the burst of life and colour makes it a truly beautiful time of year. In fact, we believe that autumn is the perfect time to get outside. The benefits of stepping outside of your front door and into the crisp outdoors are enormous. Read on for our guide on the top 5 reasons to get outside this autumn.