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Life is full of challenges, but regardless of who you are and where you live, there are five basic things you need to survive. Three of these are the core of survival we’ve heard of all our lives: food, clothing, and shelter. The other two are related to the original three: water and sleep. So the five basic needs are water, food, shelter, clothing, and sleep. Without each of these, your body starts to shut down over time, and you become vulnerable to diseases, and physical, and mental health problems. Let’s discuss each of these five basic things you need...

Crystal blue water Our flights are booked, our suitcase is packed, and the brand new outfits have been bought. Holiday season is nearly here and we can’t wait to sip cocktails on a beach with our best mates. Searches for ‘girls’ holiday’ has increased by 50% over the past month in the UK, according to experts at Lounge. Beach holidays mean one thing: bikinis. White ones, pink ones, thong ones – we want to wear every bikini possible when we’re abroad. But, there are some key things you should know about wearing and sharing your bikini that the experts at Lounge are...

Over the past couple years we’ve seen an old-school blanket make a comeback—perhaps most notably at Fforest, a former farm transformed into the ultimate Welsh country retreat, where Welsh blankets cover most every bed (and sofa, and chair). We spotted the blankets recently in Fforest’s “garden shacks” and went on a quest to find a few of our own, perfect for pulling up at night when the temperature drops. Read on: The Sighting Above: The “garden shack”, just one of many lodging types at Fforest, is tucked behind a kitchen garden. Above: A repurposed-Welsh-blanket bag in a garden bedroom. Above:...

Plants already do a pretty good job of sprucing up our homes, but if you’re ready to take it to the next level, upgrade your favorite potted plant with a DIY plant stand that’s easy, colorful, and affordable. Whether you dig monochromatic metallic planters or color-dipped wooden stands, this list of creative planters you can make are sure to win you over. Read on to inspire your next DIY project with these modern + minimalist plant stands.1. Dino PlanterWhy stick to a regular pot when you can add a dinosaur to your space? A can of spray paint totally reinvents...

I’m just going to go ahead and rip off the bandage here early: This is not your traditional room reveal. If the story of my primary bedroom design were an HBO series, it would be White Lotus and this is the first (and last) episode where I show you the ending and then build my way back to how it all happened. While there is no murder (phew!), there is a bit of heartbreak, but thankfully also plenty of joy. Buckle in, this is a long one. {For anyone here to pin photos of peach walls and yellow velvet beds,...