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The Sea, The Sea Forget Albert Camus’ The Plague. Iris Murdoch’s 1978 novel about an isolated playwright is the real story of our time.
Homemade masks The edible kind. Apothecarist Guy Morgan makes his with avocado and oatmeal. Perfect for Zoom face.
Crocs OK if they’re a solid black.
‘Innere Schweinehund’ German expression for “feeling lazy even though you have lots to do”. Very us.
Pizza The restaurant dish most missed during France’s lockdown, apparently. Mon Dieu.
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Barettes Try a hair claw. We like Tort’s which come in bright shades of eco-resin.
Ironed napery Instagram has spoken: your table linen must be creased.
Fashion influencers Medi-influencers are the new stars of TikTok. The art of hand-washing, for Gen Z.
Prairie dressing Queen of the floral frock, Batsheva, has turned her attention to homeware in the same fabric.
Animal Crossing Video game Tennis Clash’s collaboration with Gucci, including custom outfits and rackets, is just as fun.
