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Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Associated Press
Elevate Home Interiors with Sustainable Boho Decor and Stylish Furniture from Home and Soul
Embrace Natural Elegance with Handcrafted Furniture and Decor Designed for Sustainable Living DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 20, 2025 / / -- Home and Soul, a leader in eco-friendly furniture and decor, is excited to announce the latest additions to its collection of boho-inspired decor and sustainable furniture. The new lineup blends natural materials with unique design, adding warmth, elegance, and personality to any space. From beautifully crafted pendant lights to versatile seating and storage solutions, each piece is designed to elevate interiors while staying true to sustainability principles. Natural Wooden Bar Stool For those looking to add a touch of rustic charm to their kitchen or bar area, the Natural Wooden Bar Stool provides both style and function. Handcrafted from durable natural wood, this stool is a perfect blend of earthy aesthetics and modern design. Ideal for creating an inviting, relaxed atmosphere, it offers a timeless addition to any home. Boho Natural Wall Decor The Boho Natural Wall Decor brings nature's beauty to the walls. Crafted with intricate details and natural elements, this piece transforms any room into a serene retreat. Its bohemian design incorporates textures and patterns that add depth and character to living spaces, creating a balanced, laid-back vibe. Mallorca Pendant Light For those seeking to infuse a touch of elegance and soft lighting, the Mallorca Pendant Light delivers in both design and functionality. Its understated yet stunning design pairs well with various interiors, whether modern, eclectic, or bohemian. This pendant light brings a warm, inviting glow to any space, creating a cozy atmosphere for dining, living, or lounge areas. Ibiza Pendant Light Inspired by the boho charm of Mediterranean islands, the Ibiza Pendant Light is a striking piece that combines rustic and refined elements. Its clean, minimalist design allows the light to blend seamlessly into any room while offering ample illumination, perfect for a variety of indoor or outdoor spaces. The combination of style and sustainability makes this pendant light an ideal choice for eco-conscious homeowners. Ivy Sustainable Natural Basket (Large & Medium) Storage solutions take on a new, eco-friendly look with the Ivy Sustainable Natural Baskets. Available in both large and medium sizes, these baskets are handwoven from sustainable materials, offering a perfect way to organize while adding a natural touch to any room. Their versatility makes them ideal for storing everything from blankets and toys to books and plants. Home and Soul's latest collection invites those who value craftsmanship and sustainability to create spaces that reflect a connection with nature, comfort, and style. Each item has been thoughtfully designed to harmonize with boho-inspired aesthetics, making it the perfect choice for those looking to transform their homes into tranquil, stylish sanctuaries. About Home and Soul Home and Soul is a Dubai-based furniture and decor brand dedicated to offering high-quality, eco-friendly products that elevate the living experience. The brand specializes in creating timeless and functional furniture pieces that reflect an organic style, blending natural textures with modern design. Committed to sustainability, Home and Soul brings beautiful, lasting solutions to homes across the region. Carol Sukkar Home and Soul Furniture LLC +971 56 112 1444 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
The Sun
3 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I've found the best clothing brand for running errands this summer — it can be worn in and out of the gym
'ATHLEISURE' isn't really a word that factors into my life. There are clothes I use to exercise — usually a ratty t-shirt and gym shorts — and clothes I wear out and about. However, I was recently sent some gear from Irish brand Gym + Coffee, and my eyes were opened to the possibility of clothes that do both. 2 2 As you might be able to tell from the name, Gym + Coffee makes garments designed to take you from your workout to your post-gym social commitments. They might not be smart enough to wear out to dinner, but their sleek, minimalistic design means they're certainly nice enough to wear out to brunch or to run errands. They tick the box that I think all good gym gear should tick: they make you excited to do exercise. Coffee Tee in Petrol Blue Coffee Tee in Petrol Blue, £30 from Gym + Coffee In many ways, this is just a standard, breathable workout t-shirt. There's nothing too fancy about the material; it's 88% recycled polyester (which is a nice eco-friendly touch) and 12% elastane, which gives it a nice form-fitting stretch. I really loved the fit of this tee; it's got just a tiny bit of extra length, which means that you won't be exposing your stomach every time you reach your arms above your head. I also liked that it doesn't go over the top with the stretchiness — it's tight enough to be form-fitting, but loose enough that you won't look like an idiot if you decide to go for a pint after your workout. It's also super breathable, soft to the touch and, at £30, it's not silly money. Relentless 1/4 Zip in Petrol Blue Relentless 1/4 Zip in Petrol Blue, £60 from Gym + Coffee BUY HERE This was the surprise standout for me. It's also a nice design touch to include a raglan sleeve, which extends in one piece up to your collar, rather than stopping at the shoulder. It gives you a bigger range of movement than an ordinary sleeve. While that's nothing groundbreaking, it just shows an attention to detail that I appreciate. Other neat little features include a size pocket with an invisible zip and thumb holes. It says a lot that it's recieved nothing but five-star reviews on the Gym+Coffee site, and that's from 50+ reviews — no mean feat. I think I echo the sentiments of this review: "Fits like a glove. Nice and tight on the arms and chest while not showing off the dad gut. Love it. Highly recommend." Essential 6" Shorts in Petrol Blue Essential 6" Shorts in Petrol Blue, £40 from Gym + Coffee BUY HERE I've always liked a shorter short, especially for working out, but it's worth mentioning that Gym + Coffee sells two versions of these shorts: a six-inch version and an eight-inch version. Weirdly, though, if you have your heart set on Petrol Blue, you'll have to be happy to show some thigh — you can't get the colour in the eight-inch shorts. As with the quarter zip, there's an attention to detail here I like. They have the sort of thick waistband I usually associate with yoga pants, for example, which helps them to stay in place during high-intensity sports. And as a person whose primary form of exercise is tennis, I appreciated that I could fit two tennis balls in the pockets.
CTV News
16 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
Sustainable Summer Swaps: Eco-Friendly Versions Of Products You Use Every Day
Reduce your carbon footprint with products from brands like Grosche, Lomi, Zwilling, and more. Using certain products is unavoidable. For example, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and something to drink water out of are all pretty non-negotiable items that you need. But that doesn't mean that you have to harm the environment while still stocking your house with the necessities of modern-day life. Many major companies are committed to improving the public's access to products that are made with clean ingredients, reusable, or are just simply better for the environment than what has come before them. We've scoured the web to find those companies, and their products, so that you can make some major swaps this summer, allowing you to do your part for Mother Nature. Here are a few of our favourite sustainable swaps for summer: If You're Deep Into Spring Cleaning, Here Are 15 Eco-Friendly Products Worth Adding To Your Cart Celebrate Earth Day With These 17 Eco-Friendly Essentials The Absolute Best Compost Bins You Can Get In Canada Right Now Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We'll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes.
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
The 20p hack that makes flies turn around and fly back out of your house – they hate the smell & it lasts for weeks
SOAKING up the sunshine is one of the best parts of summer, but with the hot weather comes a whole host of pests to deal with. One of the more common pests households deal with are flies, which can take over gardens and homes. 2 2 Luckily, you don't have to spend a fortune on gadgets to try and get rid of them, this simple trick will work wonders. It was shared by This Morning pro, Nancy Birtwhistle, and at just 20p you can't go wrong. Her hack is perfect for keeping bugs at bay, and better yet, it's an eco-friendly option that won't harm the environment. First, Nancy warned to keep food away from areas flies might gather, including waste in bins, which can be covered with a lid. "They [flies] hate the smell of citrus and they hate the smell of cloves," she said, explaining how easy it is to keep them at bay. With this in mind, she suggested creating a DIY method to deter the pesky insects. All you need to do is cut a few lemons in half and then stick the cloves into the juicy part. Although the fresh scent is lovely for us humans, the flies can't stand it and will find somewhere else to go. "They just hate it," the pro said as she explained how she keeps a just one in her conservatory, and in other rooms around her house. "My husband just didn't believe this until he saw a fly come in, see this, turn around and fly out," she added. 6 ways to get rid of slugs and snails After around a week, the lemon scent will begin to fade, so you can take the cloves out and reuse them with fresh lemons, to keep your home smelling fresh and keep the flies out. And since a bag of lemons from Asda will set you back just 99p, as will a bag of cloves, this back works out at just pennies. If, like most people, you like to leave windows and doors open during the warm summer months, you could also stick one of the clove lemons there too, to deter them from coming inside. "But two easy solutions can be to regularly pour hot water down your drain (every three-five days) which will effectively clean the drains and kill the eggs, larvae and any adult flies." What are house flies? House flies got their name by being the most common household fly. With their hairy black bodies and translucent wings, these insects can be found worldwide. They generally live for between 15 and 25 days and can survive without food or water for two to three days. What causes a lot of flies in the house? House flies are highly attracted to manure, and can often be found around farms. They generally stay within a mile or two of their birthplace, but they have been known to travel up to 20 miles. House flies enjoy being in the sun, and will perch in sunny spots around your home. Bright lights at night can also attract flies. IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
a day ago
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Why The ‘Our Habitas Ras Abrouq' Camp Is Our Ultimate Quiet Travel Trend Destination
The world of travel has taken a quiet turn for all the right reasons, so switch off your devices and try a travel option of a different kind Approximately 80km west of Doha among an expanse of white sand dunes, adventurers are met with a remarkable sculpture by the American artist Richard Serra. East-West/West-East consists of four steel plates, each more than 14 metres tall, arranged in a linear pattern stretching more than a kilometre. Some say it represents the passage of time. For others, it's a symbol of hope. Whatever its meaning, it invites a moment of quiet contemplation. Those making the pilgrimage are likely to make their base at Our Habitas Ras Abrouq, a recently opened luxury camp 20 minutes' drive from the sculpture. Hot on the heels of Our Habitas AlUla, a game-changing eco-friendly enterprise in Saudi Arabia's Ashar Valley, Ras Abrouq located in the UNESCO-protected Al-Reem Biosphere Reserve invites guests to unwind where the desert meets the sea. The founders have gone all in on the 'quiet travel' trend. Forty-two villas range from one to four bedrooms, each with its own private pool and vast outdoor deck delivering uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf. Then there are the activities to consider: guided meditations through the desert, sound ceremonies conducted under the stars, vibroacoustic massage. Guests are invited to try ancient traditions such as the clay pottery, calligraphy and Al Sadu weaving. 'With the world getting louder, it's increasingly hard to find corners of quiet – and it's increasingly important,' says general manager Mohammed Wazir. 'What we offer at Ras Abrouq is a secluded sanctuary that encourages guests to step away from everyday distractions and embrace a slower, more purposeful way of being.' Search for the term 'quiet travel' and you'll find entire websites devoted to the detrimental effects of noise and the healing benefits of quiet. The quiet travel trend is in direct alignment with the 'digital minimalism' movement, which is gaining traction internationally thanks to the American computer science professor and author Cal Newport. In his book Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, Cal argues for more intentional use of technology – removing apps that are not crucial tools and only picking up your smartphone when it's absolutely essential. The quest for quiet hasn't gone unnoticed by the luxury travel industry. More and more hotels are advertising 'no TVs in rooms' and 'no Wi-Fi in communal areas.' 'We have definitely seen a rise in demand for 'quiet trips' among our HNW clients,' says Aurelia van Lynden, head of travel at Pelorus, a travel company specialising in bespoke remote adventure. 'Time is a precious commodity and this style of trip allows people to disconnect from their day-to-day and reconnect not only with the ones they are travelling with but also with themselves – and their surroundings. Our world is loud with endless pings and chatter. We help our clients cut through the noise, whether that be a private camp in the middle of nowhere, hiking untouched paths basking in the scenery or on board their own private yacht exploring remote islands.' Silent safaris, off -grid Nordic adventures, Antarctic voyages and sleeping under the stars in Oman are among Pelorus' most popular offerings. Tom Barber, co-founder of Original Travel, says: 'There's been a lot of emphasis of late on dark sky destinations, where there is no light pollution and you can appreciate the wonders of the night sky, but we're also seeing growing demand from clients who want to avoid noise pollution. For this reason, Original Travel launched a 'pin drop collection' of places where you can literally hear a pin drop. Speaking from personal experience, Tom says: 'I will never forget the sound of silence in the NamibRand desert in Namibia. I was driven out to a beautiful viewpoint and left there to soak up the panoramic views and total absence of sounds with a cool bag of drinks. It's places like these that make you realise just how much noise most of us are bathed in especially in urban environments. There's rarely a moment of silence. For me, that makes the occasional stay somewhere off -grid, where the only thing deafening is the silence, so special.' Solitude is the subject of Lonely Planet's latest book The Joy of Quiet Places. A comprehensive guide to the world's most serene places, it offers expert guidance and travel tips. In his foreword, the Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge, the first person to reach the South Pole solo and author of Silence: In the Age of Noise: A Meditation on the Importance of Silence in a World Filled with Noise and Distractions, writes: 'Silence contains a quality more exclusive and long lasting than the more ordinary luxuries.' 'Quiet is not a luxury – it is a human necessity,' argues acoustic ecologist and co-founder of Quiet Parks International, Gordon Hempton. Having spent the past three decades roaming rainforests, coastlines and deserts in order to record the sounds of nature, he's one of the world's leading experts on the subject. 'Taking a break from noise is essential for your health. In quiet places, stress levels decrease, one can think more clearly, problems appear less complex, people score higher on cognitive tests and they also become more creative and successful at home and work.' Dr Laura Walton, a clinical psychologist and PADI Instructor, who has dedicated her career to studying the psychology of deep-sea diving is in firm agreement. 'Descending into the depths on a scuba dive, one can only hear bubbles. The silence hushes the noise in our heads. Mind chatter reduces and we can focus on the present, paying attention to our dive and the environment around us. Many say diving is their therapy.' Safari outfits are jumping on the bandwagon too. 'We've noticed growing demand for spa safaris and meditation safaris, which put the emphasis on wellness,' says Julian Carter- Manning, founder of Yellow Zebra Safaris, a travel company specialising in tailor-made expert-guided safaris across Africa. 'We are increasingly steering clients towards quieter, less crowded destinations and activities that align with the quiet travel trend.' At the more extreme (and colder) end of the spectrum, you'll find White Desert, a carbon-neutral luxury camp outfit in Antarctica (accessible via private jet). Here, guests not only enjoy the privilege of total quiet (snow absorbs sound better than anything else), they get to experience what it feels like to be the only people on the planet. Let's not overlook the exhilarating daily excursions, six-course gourmet meals and one-on-one sessions with an on-site biokineticist. Prices start from Dhs252,000 per person for a six-day tour. Not convinced? Let me leave you with this thought. In a truly quiet location, it's possible to listen to more than 1,000 square miles at once. Sounds pretty cool, doesn't it?
