We are in awe of trees. These towering observers of time silently record the passing of days. As beneficiaries of their meticulous work, we are able to enjoy every knot, whorl and wave of their grain.

Oh, to live in a palace built with marble – a stone synonymous with luxury – to feel the coolness of its surface, and its familiar solidity. Enjoy life by appreciating all that nature has to offer.

When the world gets too much, we crave anonymity, and security under a cloak of darkness. But it’s never cold in our little sanctuaries. Organic textures lift the gloom and off er a soothing and comforting space.

Time leaves its mark on everything, creating proud battle scars rich in visual and sensory stimulation. When we see the wondrous watercolour mottling of rusted metal, and the eroded indentations on stone, we recall the touch of cool metal on skin, and the sandpaper-like tactility of rough stone.

White wintry landscapes, paired with a bracing chill in the air, wake up the senses. The season of cold, as well as comfort, with its white-washed hues outside, and cosy textures indoors, evokes a clean and serene palette.

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