Notes on Nature

When it’s time to scrub-up your mucky pups, things can get a little tricky. With a little help and wisdom from our Instagram followers, here are some ways to keep tails wagging when washies come around. 

When was the last time you thought about your circulation? Don’t worry, there’s no wrong answer – for most, it’s not everyday chit chat. If you’ve got five minutes to spare between zoom calls and emails, these are some reliable ways to keep your circulation cc’d, naturally. 

What if the answer to the climate crisis was right in front of us? What if it was as simple as letting nature lead the way? In recent years, rewilding has emerged as one of the most powerful and progressive ways we can take action. From pitching into large scale projects, to bio diversifying our own back gardens, here we look at ways that each and every one of us can get a little wilder. 

How well do you know your scalp? We pay so much attention to our skin and hair, but usually overlook what’s right on top of our heads. We think the scalp deserves a little more love. 

When light is in short supply and winter feels like it could go on forever (and ever), our mental health can suffer. While there is never a one size fits all fix, science shows that spending time in nature is one of the best things we can do to feel better. If you’re feeling the blues this January, here are some ways to boost your mood, naturally.   

When time feels all over the place, the arrival of the solstice can be the anchor we need. With roots in the Latin words for ‘sun’ and ‘stand still’, this moment - when the shortest day meets the longest night (or vice versa) - comes as a welcome pause. A chance to be still, to connect with nature, and to celebrate new beginnings. 

When it comes to saving plastic, all it takes is a simple change in habit. In the bathroom, switching to shampoo and conditioner bars is a solid place to start. Thinking of making the swap? Here are some reasons to become a bar believer.

When we think about ‘home’, we think about our houses. And rightly so - our spaces are our sanctuaries. Whether you’re a daily duster or a once-a-week mess buster, keeping our homes clean is the ultimate act of self-care. It’s a human nature thing. Think, fresh sheets, sparkly dishes, and you’re about to put the kettle on. Bliss. But (sorry to interrupt your daydream) we need to remember the other place we call home. The one we all share.

We might have been doing this for nearly 50 years, but nature inspires us as much now as it did on day one. We’ll never not be amazed by the powerful benefits to be found in humble fruits, nuts, leaves and shrubs. And when ingredients have been used for hundreds, even thousands of years, we reckon that can only be a good sign. Rosemary, we’re looking at you. 

Starting a refill routine is a super easy way of cutting our plastic footprint. It’s also super fun and lo-fi. You know how it goes: Take your empties to your local refill station, fill them up, take them home and use them, repeat. Just like we’ve been doing since the 70s. Only now it goes a little bit different because — together with Embargo — we’re dragging refill into the 21st century. Still charming, still fun… but money saving too!

Even with the power of nature on our side, we know hair care isn’t a one-stop-shop. Hair types can be tricky business, and curls are often misunderstood. We think you deserve a shampoo as naturally beautiful as you are.

Outside, the winter landscape may look sparse, but behind the scenes, nature knows what it’s doing. Look at the cherry tree, it actually needs the winter chill for its buds to burst open come spring. This really is the season for slowing down and preparing to bloom, and for us humans, that means moisturising!