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idle sounds volume 6: june 23

Beautiful, scorching June brought us: cherries, tomatoes, blooming roses, board games, sungazing in the garden, swimming, sunscreen, sold-out arenas, and daily ten-thousand-step walks. And as a bonus - way less screen time.

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idle sounds volume 5: may 23

May: growth and breakthroughs, Surrey fields, Tarantino’s Cinema Speculation, Korean and Japanese dramas, and sun drenched afternoons.

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idling outfits: summertime

The wool coats have officially been archived: it’s officially over 20 degrees, and with that comes a sartorial swap.

Whether you’re staying indoors or out, here is an aspirational wishlist for all your lounging needs - from easily accessible to extremely extravagant.

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idle sounds volume 4: april 23

April was Lost reruns, Star Wars celebrations, renovations, peace, blue skies, cut grass and dandelions. But also… fancy candles and exciting projects on the horizon.

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idle cinema: springtime films

Sometimes films can feel just like spring - the season of renewal and (groundbreaking) florals.

Regardless of how the weather is acting up (we’re in England, after all), here is a selection of six films to fill your screen with sunshine and fresh air, in order of release.

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idle sounds volume 3: march 23

A productive month with unpredictable weather - snow and wind, rain and sunshine. Flowers finally blooming after the (hopefully) last frost.

March was bread and butter and olives and early morning cappuccinos. Mixed feelings and getting things done.

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idle sounds volume 2: january 23

2023! We have a good feeling about this one. While we’re feeling inspired, the general mood is still quiet, the days are still short, and we’re very much still enjoying early evenings and film marathons.

For January: warm drinks on repeat, ecru clothes, at-home pilates, fresh starts.

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book club: the monocle book of gentle living

The first of a collection of books that either embodies our ethos, makes our lives better... or just looks pretty.

“A guide to slowing down, enjoying more and being happy.” (= idleness?)

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idle sounds volume 1: december 22

Welcome to idle sounds, where each month we drop a curated playlist inspired by whatever is going on in our idle minds (not much, tbh).

In December: short days at home, cashmere socks, preparing for Christmas, finishing projects and getting excited for the new year.

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our favourite minimalist beauty products

According to intothegloss.com, there are top-shelf products, and there are under-the-sink products. This is a list of the ones we keep on full display - not just because they look beautifully minimal, but also because of how genuinely good they are. Promise.

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