We can only ever gain mastery over ourselves as individuals, but the impact of that can be far-reaching. And it is my sincere opinion that taking charge of the space in which you live is a very good place to start.

A home that supports and sustains you can be your secret superpower.

Keeping "best" dinner sets for use only when you have guests comes with the assumption that unless it is a "special occasion", you do not deserve to eat off them. This is a subtle dig that goes right to the core of your self-esteem. Are you alone not deserving of the best?

If we observe young children, it is clear that they intuitively understand that time spent in play is never time wasted. A lesson that seems to get lost the older we become.

To gather together around a table – the ultimate symbol of communion – is the only truly authentic way to properly prioritise the ritual of eating.

No amount of fancy decor will make the slightest bit of difference to your ability to sleep soundly if you do not take heed of what you do before you get anywhere near your bedroom. Only once this has been addressed, can this room become one of your most powerful allies in pursuit of wellbeing, happiness and good health.

The pleasure of a freshly-dressed bed is one of the finer things in life, and yet many stumble here, not sure what can go with what, or whether it's okay to mismatch pillows and duvet cover. The simple answer to this is that anything goes.

What is gardening but tidying and maintaining an outside space? And yet we don't think of it as a chore; we see it as a pleasure and something that relaxes us. Crucially, it is something that often fully absorbs us while we do it. This is the very definition of a mindful activity.

Lights are the jewellery of the home, so think of pendants as finishing-touch earrings for a room.