Staying In

Try The Wellbeing Ritual Of Dusking

If you’re struggling with how early it gets dark at the moment, try reframing gloomy winter evenings through the cosy Dutch ritual of dusking. Many years ago in the Netherlands, people would gather at twilight to watch the day fade into darkness – a way to save energy, but also a chance to end the day together in a mindful, contemplative way. The pastime faded with the arrival of electric lights, but author and poet Marjolijn van Heemstra is on a mission to bring it back. ‘Twilight reminds us that we live in slow but continuous transformation – that day and night are not opposites but intertwined, and that a world with only light is a lie and the greatest change is often hidden in plain view,’ she writes. ‘And all of that for free. A chair and a view is all you need.’ She’ll be introducing the concept to a new UK audience at this year’s Dark Skies Festival; get ahead of the game and read all about it here.

Going Out

Book A Romantic Valentine’s Staycation

Still no plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day this month? A change of scenery will help to dial up the romance, and we’ve picked out some of the most romantic hotels in the UK and Ireland to inspire you. Take The Dorchester, with glamorous suites to hole up in, or get out of town for a rural escape at Wildhive Callow Hall’s treehouses and outdoor copper baths. Seaham Hall features clifftop hot tubs (steamy) and The Newt’s serene spa and orchards are perfect to escape into. At Heckfield Place the Valentine’s escape features spa treatments and a Green Michelin-starred feast followed by a screening of classic romance When Harry Met Sally in the private cinema. Find lots more ideas here.

Property Of The Day

Located at Walton Place in Chelsea, this four-bedroom townhouse is a masterclass in elegant design. From the weathered look of the olive green walls and brightly busy wallpapers to the veined marble bathrooms and cosy alcoved beds, this is Chelsea living done right.

On the market for £8.5m, knightfrank.com

Little Luxury

Floris’ Rose Geranium Limited Edition brings back a beloved house classic in a new light. Zesty citrus and green geranium leaf meet velvet rose, with cedar and patchouli giving the fragrance grounding warmth. This is British tradition bottled, composed, clean and soothing, bringing back a touch of feminine poise on even the coldest days. £220, florislondon.com

Competition Time

Win a five-night stay for two people at Beachcomber Resort & Spa in Mauritius, an idyllic retreat on the island’s south coast which overlooks the Blue Bay Lagoon.

Psssst…

Helena Bonham Carter and Steve Coogan are among seven stars confirmed to feature in season four of The White Lotus, which will be set in the suitably glitzy Saint-Tropez.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Ignore your intuition, says Bridgerton star Daniel Francis. 'When I was younger, I used to think I had so many answers. Now as I get older, I realise that I don’t know anything,' he tells C&TH in a new interview. 'What I do know is, the closer we get to our essence – our core, our intuition, the quiet but all-knowing part of ourselves – the more joy and success we experience.'