Earl of East is a creative business founded by Niko Dafkos and Paul Firmin in 2014. A love of fragrance and a desire to build something of their own led to Niko and Paul developing their own line of home fragrance products, which has since expanded from just three candles to a line that encompasses, candles, incense, home mists and bath and body products, all of which are produced by hand in London.

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Retreats worth planning your year around - the ones that reset your rhythm and inspire how you live at home. From sun-soaked tomato feasts in Sicily with Casa Lawa to coastal creativity in Devon with Praktyka, and slow mornings in a Japanese onsen, these are the dates to bookmark now. Think movement, making, and meals worth travelling for, across Portugal, Japan and beyond. Consider this your gentle nudge to book it in.

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September doesn't ask permission. The light goes early, the diary fills up, and everyone starts talking about soup. Some of us find this cheering. Others are still quietly mourning August. Either way the response tends to be the same, which is a bit of shuffling about at home: a candle lit for the first time since May, new bedding, the blanket that lives on the sofa for the next six months.
So we asked the team what they're bringing in this season. Below, the small and specific things making the handover from summer to autumn feel less like an ending.

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Looking for the best wedding gifts for 2026? Whether you’re buying for newlyweds, shopping a registry, or choosing something thoughtful for a couple who “already has everything,” this edit is designed to help. From design-led homeware and elevated tableware to meaningful details for everyday rituals, these are modern wedding gift ideas that feel personal, useful, and beautifully made. We’ve organised our favourites by couple type, from forever hosts to food lovers, so you can find the right gift quickly, whatever your budget or relationship to the couple.