For Alice Johnson, there’s pleasure to be had in knowing something once flat and lifeless can be transformed into something tangible and functional, creating pieces she hopes “brings joy”.

Unafraid to experiment, to discover the beauty in the unconventional or underestimated, Aiku’s ability to create a harmonious tune of drama, movement and stillness in one arrangement is as breathtaking as it is inspiring. Tous Mag speaks with New York based Aiku Floral to learn more about Aiku’s wonderful way with flowers.

“Views stretch to Ostuni, and far beyond the sea’s horizon, from a white stone farmhouse perched at the foothill of five hectares of olive groves, sun bathed in history from bygone times, with trees that have stood and endured for over 500 years.” — Excerpt from Volume 01, in print.

In this sensuous photo series Photographer Charlie Goodge and Interior Stylist Jessica Jung contrast modern design with the backdrop of a Medieval cottage residing in Norfolk. The pair brought their own style to the series whilst their key priority remained to champion unique independent makers.

A scent can say a thousand words. For Maya Njie, her artisan fragrances - made in her London studio - are a homage to her early life in Sweden as well as her West African heritage. Steered by photographs from an old family photo album, from decades before she was born, Maya hopes to embody the spirits of those moments captured in time with her five modern scents.

Recipe: Something green, light and fresh can often be a welcome addition to the table during the festive season and this simple, nourishing sprout top salad offers just that. With gluts of seasonal Brussels Sprouts and their delicious leafy tops in abundance at this time of year, this is also a wonderful way to harness their raw nutritional value and tender texture.

An old favourite, Blini with smoked salmon are always well received at Christmas time. Served with the finest organic Smoked Salmon from Daylesford Farm’s Smokery and a hearty serving of organic crème fraiche, they are simply irresistible. Have a go at making some with this Medium difficulty recipe!

Laboratory perfumes develops each of its 5 gender-free scents to sit outside of trends which allows the fragrances to form their own rhythm and uniqueness. Read our comments on each scent in their range, all tried and tested by Tous Mag, and if that’s not enough hear directly from the Founder - Aaron Firth - himself.

Driven predominantly by colour pairings, Amandine Bouet works to create pieces that have a harmonious colour palette that, in our opinion, is truly magnetic for the eyes. With an abundance of texture, and a flair for inventiveness, these designs are incomparable to anything we’ve seen.

It’s no surprise that prominent artists in history - such as Edgar Degas, Childe Hassam, Mary Cassatt and more - have explored the medium in great lengths and one can see why Sammi Lynch, and many other contemporary artists, are hypnotised by pastels, too.

Embellished with Raffia shades, to finish, Marta Bonilla creates distinguished and simplistically elegant ceramic lamps archetypal of a minimalist. These timeless pieces are stout and steadfast, with functionality a fundamental priority, mixed with a romantic, earthy aesthetic.

Determined to breathe a new lease of life into neglected goods, that have been vying for somebody’s undivided attention ever since they were given up on, Teinte brings a joyous and vibrant collection of homeware to the ‘gram’ for you to go weak at the knees over.

After Maya - and rescue pup Louee, the face of the brand - founded Garden State Candles, back in 2017, they were presented with the opportunity to open a physical brick & mortar shop in a neighbourhood they’d always admired. Fast forward to 2018 and the birth of Schmilblick.

Driven by colour and pattern, Gráinne uses paper as a malleable tool in which to manipulate an outcome. Her pieces clash and contrast in the most striking, aesthetically pleasing way. It’s obvious, to us, that this is an artist who has spent countless hours perfecting her craft, but, it’s her spontaneity and playfulness that makes her work truly hypnotising.

We, here at Tous Mag, hold Frida’s sentimentality towards her stoneware in high esteem. Striving to create objects that are practical, functional and robust for everyday use, these inspired collections are intended for those with a love for eating, drinking, and bringing people together. Do you own a speckled plate? You may want to, after reading.

Adventure seekers Jenn & Jonny quit their full-time jobs to travel the globe with nothing other than a couple of backpacks and their most prized possession, a camera. Their wandering has led them to sleeping under the stars in a Jordanian desert, to diving with whale sharks off the coast of Thailand. Tous Mag spoke with the travelling duo about their breath-taking 10 day trip to Turkey.

Working with natural materials, naturally dyed textiles, or recycled materials, this environment conscious designer works across all aspects of the design process including personally dyeing with plants foraged upstate to prepare the fabrics for their journey ahead.

“When I started my first steps as an artist, at the beginning, I never looked at it as a profession or something with which I could pay my bills, you know? But, it definitely was and is something I want to keep doing forever.” Find out how a once graffiti street artist honed her skills and techniques to become the contemporary artist she is, today.

Avid explorer and wanderer Christopher Skingley, a recent recipient of the Sony World Photo Grant, discusses with us the importance of slowing down and breathing in that fine, fresh air. Capturing honest and genuine moments in time, we learn more about his recent forward-thinking projects.

Influenced by the likes of Sonia Delaunay, Alexander Calder, Henri Matisse and the Bauhaus Movement, fibre artist Laura Vargas Llanas handcrafts each canvas piece with natural and ethically sourced fibres, such as merino, alpaca wool, cotton and jute.

Specialising in simple and delicious vegan & vegetarian recipes, Salt'n Sugar bring you an easy 3 step avocado on bread recipe for a simple but satisfying work from home snack!

Tous Mag caught up with Cornwall dweller Harry Wade about his extensive artistic toolbox and how he approaches creativity; we think it’s fair to say that this artist is best connected with himself when he is creating, and he’s not short on means of expression.

Creating dark and mysterious ceramics, Violaine Toth’s untraditional use of predominantly black stoneware makes her pottery truly standout from the crowd. Appearing more as sculptures or totems, the pieces have both style and substance.

Polly’s designs are simplistically chic and, thanks to the natural colour tones, will seamlessly blend into your home decor to add a touch of magic without being too daring.

Lundström plays with abstract shapes and ties this with an element of still-life, creating large-scale canvasses exhibiting funky shapes, daring colour combinations and iconic motifs which make the pieces so intrinsically Maria Lundström.

Specialising in simple and delicious vegan & vegetarian recipes, Salt'n Sugar bring you a quick 6 step tomato based Gnocchi to satisfy those pasta hankerings!

Focusing on the landscape as her chosen theme, recounting her memories of places she’s once visited, Hart paints expanses you’d love nothing more than to explore; we’re left consumed by wanderlust and longing for adventure.

Mesut Öztürk mixes his Anatolian and Mesopotamian inspiration with a pinch of contemporary design. His one-of-a-kind Halka Vases require an abundance of time to make by hand, along with an outlook that appreciates the beauty of going back to basics.