In February 2023, at 29, I quit. I wanted to head into my 30s with a clearer sense of purpose. I didn't tell my parents, but my friends and colleagues were supportive. Suddenly, I had nothing to do, and that early idleness felt panic-inducing. I was so used to running around, talking to people, and being needed. I felt completely lost for a few days.
For decades, the humidifier has been a purely utilitarian appliance, a necessary evil we tolerate for the sake of our sinuses during dry winter months. We buy them, use them, and then promptly hide them away when guests come over. They are often clunky, noisy machines that leave a fine white dust on our furniture or create damp spots on the floor.
Shed the stress of the festive season with a trip to Mayfair's newest boutique wellness clinic, Le Petit Saint. From the moment you enter through the blush pink doors, you're cocooned by warm, Pinterest-ready interiors created by Australian designer Blainey North, who's known for overhauling New York's tallest residential building and multiple celebrity abodes. Amid the nap pods, water features and high ceilings peppered with cherubs, you'll find rooms equipped for Hydrafacials, futuristic ExoMind treatments (to improve mental wellness) and IV drips.
Aside from the whole aromatherapy factor, they're also a champion vibe setter, mood-lifter, and the most-well curated among them can also serve as decor. It's a big reason why they've become a safety gift: the one thing you can pick up on the sly when you forgot to buy a potted plant for a housewarming party or a more specific holiday present.
