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Having spent the last few weeks adjusting to our new ‘norm’ now lockdown has lifted, it’s important not to lose those moments we’ve enjoyed with our families during this difficult period.  Spending time together with your significant other and/or your children has been a great by product of the lockdown.

As we all prepare to ease out of the lockdown and into a ‘new norm’ it’s great to lift your spirits and plan for that time when all the family can come together once again.  It’s been such a long time since this has happened for most of us, which makes the first time we all do, that bit more special.

Let’s face it, right now we aren’t going anywhere! We’ve pretty much accepted our summer holidays and any other travel plans, birthdays, weddings, family gatherings are off the table right now. Our Country has come together like never before and the true meaning of staying home and saving lives has never been more poignant.

Gio Ponti (1891-1979) was one of Europe's most influential architects and designers of the 20th century.  Ponti viewed architecture as more than simply creating buildings, he also designed the interior and conceived the furniture, lighting and appliances.  Heavily influenced by the Italian concept of ‘la dolce vita’ (the sweet life).  He provided a new perspective on traditional Italian design, blending luxury style with functionality.

With such an uncertain year ahead, it more important now than ever to make our living space as great and useable as we possibly can! There’s no reason our living space should end in the house, this can be extended to our outside space no matter how limited that space may be. I think it’s fair to say that the good old English spirit is alive in us all right now and to do our bit to help save lives, stay home; have a staycation! Staying at home does not have to be a negative thing. We have put together some inspiration so that you can do to make your space a wonderful oasis of calm and beauty that you can enjoy all throughout the year.

Northern (formally Northern Lighting) collection available from Funktion Alley specialises in mood lighting and natural inspired designs. Funktion Alley have been proud to offer products from Northern for a number of years now and every time they release new products, we do get rather excited!

At Funktion Alley we are always excited to partner with new brands. Buster + Punch are the newest edition to the Funktion Alley family, and we are proud to be an official retail partner. You can find their products on Funktion Alley’s website and view and purchase their range of Lighting and Hardware in our Yorkshire showroom.

In a time of constant change, we switch between social media and fast news, or otherwise exclude it completely. We seek harmony between being ”on and off”. Emotional wellbeing is important. We find harmonious well-being in nature and we bring nature into our homes and into our table settings. Caring for harmony among our closest ones is being present - together.

Autumn with its cool temperatures and sometimes breezy conditions, can be believe it or not a good time for outdoor living. Before winter arrives and confines us indoors, enjoy the health benefits of the outdoors and make your space as cozy and comfortable as your living room.

Fritz Hansen has relaunched two designs by the late Paul McCobb. The new additions to the Planner series from the 1950s are the PM-02 Table Lamp and Planner shelving which represent McCobb’s signature graphic expression with Fritz Hansen’s craftsmanship