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The Journal
Editorial on furniture, garden and outdoor living, and the rituals that make a house feel like home.
12 September 2026
Getting another two months out of the garden
September is when most gardens quietly close for the year, and it is usually the light that ends it rather than the cold. Three things that actually extend the season, and one honest caveat.
12 September 2026
Fire pit safety: clearance, surfaces, and what not to burn
The clearance people forget is the one above their head. A practical guide to siting a fire pit, what to stand it on, and how to put it out properly.
15 July 2026
Building a weekly sauna ritual that actually sticks
The difference between a sauna that gets used and one that becomes storage is usually the ritual around it, not the cabin itself.