A new year often marks the start of a period of detoxification and cleansing, but more and more of us are choosing to focus our efforts not only on our bodies, but on the spaces around us, too. At this time of year we’re surrounded and weighed-down by unwanted junk; remnants of the holiday period and gifts that we could really do without – so there’s really no better time to de-clutter.
Labour and Wait is a de-clutterer’s dream, founded on strong Slow Life principles. It’s an all-purpose shop selling everything you need for stylish and comfortable living, with absolutely no gimmicks or fuss. Instead of pushing the latest ‘must have’ household gadgets and fashion-led accessories, the store’s owners specialise in functional, timeless products, many of which will last a lifetime.
Browsing the catalogue, you’ll find all you need for everyday living, stripped down to the barest essentials. But the products themselves are far from boring, having been carefully selected for their individual beauty and utility. Many items are design classics: familiar, useful objects that have stood the test of time.
Take any item from the range – a milk pan or even a toilet brush – and think about how many times you’ve bought and replaced similar items in your lifetime. It’s certainly a sobering prospect to consider how much waste we create by relying on short-term fixes to lifelong problems – all of which can be adequately handled by the simple and stylish products you’ll find here! Prices are surprisingly reasonable, considering the quality and durability of the products: a large enamel roasting dish, for example, is priced at just £30, while a set of re-usable dishcloths is £7.50.
It’s never too late to re-think your approach to consumerism, and Labour and Wait is a great place to start stocking up on the tools you’ll need to ease the transition into a simpler and more honest way of life.
Visit Labour and Wait at 18 Cheshire Street, London, or their online store at labourandwait.co.uk
