Oh, we’re definitely up for some forest bathing. Or shinrin-uoku, if you prefer: the Japanese practice of spending time in woodlands, breathing the fresh air, winding down to a state of relaxation, to help relax and de-stress. It’s about tuning into your senses in a conscious way. (And meanwhile, studies have shown that mood and health – and even heart rate and immunity – can be improved by forest bathing.)

Can’t get to a forest…? We have a Plan B for you. Because William Morris at Home have just launched their Forest Bathing products, all infused with a divinely woody scent: a 100% natural formula of something called ‘phytoncides’ (proven healthy plant compounds), from cypress, pine, juniper and oakmoss.

As ever – because this is one of Heathcote & Ivory’s* lines – there are lots of ways to enjoy this. Only the Three Hand Creams STRICTLY qualify as a Beauty Steal, for us – at £10 for 30 x 30ml – but these aren’t silly prices at all for the rest of the range: Hand & Body Wash/£16 for 300ml; Body Cream/£14 for 200ml (in beautiful William Morris-bedecked packaging), and Body & Space Mist/£16 for 100ml. (Useful to have on hand, we reckon, for whenever the atmosphere at home or office gets a little tetchy.) There are espresso cups, too – gorgeous, gorgeous desins.

VERY excitingly, William Morris At Home have are also collaborating with Ivy & Bud, our absolute favourite flower delivery service, who we’ve used to send posies to many friends and family.

From Sunday 26th (set a reminder for your diary!), you’ll be able to order a beautifully-wrapped kit featuring British-grown ready-to-plan seasonal bulbs, some compost, a pair of the cups, an Ivy & Bud posy and vase, plus a personal message, delivered nationwide to the door. And all for just £35. (See images below.)

We can’t think of a nicer gift for someone. (Quite probably ourselves.)

William Morris At Home Forest Bathing/from £10 – buy here

PS We’ll do a little Instagram reminder when the Ivy & Bud collab goes live.

PPS Yes, we know we mention Heathcote & Ivory A LOT. But only because we absolutely flipping LOVE everything they do. You can’t buy your way onto Beauty Bible’s site with money - only by creating great products! Which makes us absolutely unique, in beauty circles.

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