Product Reviews

Inara is a stylish independent sleepwear brand that has a single goal, to create beautiful, ethically made sleepwear which combines luxurious design with comfort.   It takes its inspiration from “timeless Indian culture and fuses it with a modern aesthetic”. Its gloriously bold and vibrant prints are influenced by Rajasthani block print processes. This traditional process of hand block printing on textiles, with rich natural colours, has been practiced in Rajasthan, India for around 500 years It is done by eye, and tell-tale signs of the human hand, even imperfections, are part of the beauty of the craft. Peony Paisley Robe…

Have you heard about the trendy newcomer Aeyla to the blanket world? Touted as the perfect sleep solution for hot sleepers, autistic people, or those suffering from anxiety. The weighted blanket is the big new thing in sleep. First introduced by occupational therapists as treatment for behavioural disorders. Weighted blankets are now beloved by people from all walks of life. They are a great way to help you relax and wind down. Experts refer to it as Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation, or DTP. This means firm but gentle squeezing, or pressure, that relaxes the nervous system. Think of babies swaddled…

If you are still blissfully unaware of it, CBD is the current buzzword in health and wellness. Studies have shown that CBD has a number of known health benefits. Including easing symptoms of anxiety and stress and tackling physical pain and even more serious illnesses, like epilepsy. So, what exactly is CBD? It stands for cannabidiol, one of the components found in the cannabis or hemp plant. Unlike marijuana, by itself it does not cause a “high.” The psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana, THC, isn’t present in CBD in any real way. It is also non-toxic and crucially not addictive.…

A robe, ideally, is an essential part of any bedtime routine. It works as a material transition from daily activities to getting into bed with out pyjamas on. Moreover, many of us reach for a robe the second we leave our bath or shower. This is a comfier alternative to wearing our regular daily clothing. We often spend much of the evening, participating in relaxing activities while wearing a robe. In winter, a robe should keep us wrapped up warm from the chills in the air. However, in the summer, it should be a breezy, breathable material. This is why…

Gelso Milano creates only silk products. Silk is a material superpower. Silk gives both style and practicality in equal measure. It is soft to the touch, yet has the look of elegance and luxury. Silk offers comfort while its extravagance lends itself well to quality nightwear. Silk's luxury qualities does not mean it compromises on durability. Compared to cotton material we often see in bedding, silk offers much more wear and tear. The strength of a silk thread is equal to that of a steel wire. It is a material made of only natural substances. It does not contain inferior…

Jaipur, India, is the home of luxurious quality silk. India is the world's second raw silk producer, after China. It stands first and foremost in the world, however, for diversity of silk. It is the only nation that produces five different kinds of silk. Silk lies at the core of Indian culture and industry. For example, over 9.4 million citizens working in the silk-making industry. Jaipur is a perfect example of India's unique creative flair. Known as "the pink city", the city centre is entirely a vibrant terracotta pink. Its unique look has become synonymous with worldwide representation of Indian…

Your skincare routine doesn’t have to start when you wake up. There is a silk pillowcase revolution happening right now. With thousands of people swapping out their matching pillowcases for silk alternatives. With MayfairSilk, I got to get in on the action. Established in London, MayfairSilk has perfected the weave and unique soft-touch finishing for inimitable products of the highest quality. All their products are designed in London with specially commissioned production, hand-finished by artisans, that meets exacting specifications. My MayfairSilk pillowcase arrived individually wrapped in a cute gift box. I chose the Brilliant White colour way, as I thought…