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Stories for a slower, more
Considered life.
THE JOURNAL
Thoughts, places and everyday inspiration from Maison Kasbah.


Good Food Doesn't Have To Be Complicated
Good food doesn't have to be complicated. From simple ingredients to everyday cooking, discover why some of the most enjoyable meals are often the easiest to make.


The Benefits of Walking Outside
Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference. Discover the benefits of walking outside, from lifting your mood and easing stress to improving sleep and overall wellbeing. A gentle reminder to get outdoors, enjoy some fresh air and make walking part of everyday life.


Simple Daily Habits for More Energy
Feeling tired before the day's even begun? Discover simple daily habits for more energy, from better sleep and nourishing meals to gentle movement and making time to rest. Small, realistic changes to help you feel better every day.


A Little Less Scrolling, A Little More Reading
When was the last time you lost track of time in a really good book rather than scrolling through your phone? We're making a case for a little less screen time, rediscovering the joy of reading and finding more room for the things we genuinely enjoy.


The Mediterranean Home: A Love of Beautiful, Everyday Things
From little shops discovered on holiday to the treasures we collect along the way, there's something about Mediterranean interiors we love. We're sharing the everyday details that make a home feel warm, welcoming and full of character.


Everyday Pieces We Love Right Now
Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference at home. A fresh set of bedding, a cosy throw or a candle lit at the end of a long day can make a familiar space feel lovely again. In this edition of The Home Edit, we're sharing a few everyday pieces that have caught our eye, along with a reminder that creating a home you love doesn't mean constantly buying something new.


How to Create a Better Bedtime Routine
Struggling to switch off at night? Discover how to create a better bedtime routine with simple, realistic changes that help you unwind, improve your sleep and make evenings feel a little calmer. From putting your phone away to creating a restful bedroom, find what works for you.


The Art of Setting a Table, Even When Nobody's Coming Over
Who says you need a special occasion to set the table? A favourite plate, a proper glass and a few little details can make even an ordinary Tuesday dinner feel like something worth sitting down for.


Buying Less, Choosing Better
We've all stood in front of a wardrobe full of clothes and felt like we have absolutely nothing to wear. Yet somehow, we keep buying more. Buying Less, Choosing Better is about rethinking the way we shop, moving away from impulse purchases and choosing pieces we genuinely love and will wear for years.


The Pleasure of Getting Lost in a Good Book
From late-night chapters to afternoons that disappear, getting lost in a good book is one of life's simplest pleasures. We explore the joy of reading, the stories that stay with us and why making time for a good book is always time well spent.


How to Create a Calmer Bedroom
Your bedroom should be somewhere you can properly switch off at the end of the day, but it's surprising how easily it becomes another space filled with clutter and things we've been meaning to sort out. Creating a calmer bedroom doesn't mean redecorating or buying everything new. Often, a few thoughtful changes, softer lighting and making better use of what you already have can make the room feel more restful and somewhere you genuinely look forward to spending time.


The Pleasure of Getting Lost in a Good Book
There's something lovely about finding a book so good that you completely lose track of time. Yet with busy days and endless distractions, reading often becomes something we keep meaning to do. From wandering around bookshops to discovering stories that stay with us long after the final page, we're exploring the simple pleasure of getting lost in a good book and finding our way back to reading for the sheer enjoyment of it.


The Books We're Making Time For
Finding time to read isn't always easy, especially when there's so much competing for our attention. But there's something lovely about getting lost in a good book. From *Four Thousand Weeks* to *The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary*, we're sharing the books that have caught our eye lately, with fresh perspectives on everyday life and a few reminders that we don't always need to be doing more.


The Art of Doing Less (Without Feeling Guilty)
There's something strange about having a day with absolutely nothing planned. We look forward to slowing down, yet somehow end up filling every spare moment with things we think we should be doing. The Art of Doing Less explores why we find it so difficult to switch off, the guilt that comes with being unproductive and the simple pleasure of enjoying life without always thinking about what comes next. Perhaps slowing down isn't about changing everything, but learning to appre
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