Only natural

Take a leaf out of Melissa Penfold's new book, Natural Living by Design, and surround yourself with the power of nature

- MELISSA PENFOLD

It’s almost impossible to overstate how beneficial nature is for our wellbeing. It enthrals the senses, sparks the imagination, reduces anxiety, and induces calm. Having a view of the outdoors from your home, whether it’s a body of water, a garden, or even just a tree, is a reliable booster of happiness and productivity. Filling an interior with plants also has salutary effects, not only because plants cleanse the air and are beautiful to look at but also because the very act of nurturing and caring for them is so life-affirming.