We’re breathing, feeling, sniffing, listening and watching the outdoors
There are days when you want to step out, breathe the crisp air, trample on the orange bloom (love the crunch) and get your steps going. And, there are days when you want to do all or most of it, not necessarily at the cost of your duvet. Well, we’re all about breaking stereotypes and GORP is convinced: the outdoors should be accessible from the indoors too.
So, here’s a fix of all things earthy to activate your senses and bring spring into your home.
1. Sight
British legend David Attenborough voices the three-episode series Life in Colour, which provides a wholesome and fascinating watch. The 2021 documentary, available to watch on Netflix, focuses on how animals use colour throughout their lives in a variety of beautiful and mysterious ways.
2. Sound
Guests on The Adventure Podcast are outdoors experts among the likes of landscape photographer Colin Prior and mountaineer Ella Wright. Host Matt Pycroft chats to professionals on all sorts of outdoor pursuits. The Adventure Podcast is streaming on all major platforms.
3. Taste
Nettles have a light and fresh flavour, and can be added to a variety of meals this season.
Best picked in spring when tender, they can be found in most gardens, hedgerows, woodlands and other habitats – just don’t forget your gloves. Once washed and boiled, they can be added to anything from soup to pastries.
4. Smell
The White Company’s Spring Collection is a great scent to invest in. A curation of an earthy candle, diffuser and fragrance oil, the fresh floral scent has notes of honeysuckle, rose and cut grass. The candle and fragrance oil each retail for £10 on their website, while the diffuser is £30.
5. Touch
If you’re planning an uphill hike or a camping expedition this season, a sunscreen always comes in handy. Former beauty and health director of Marie Claire, Jennifer G. Sullivan recommends applying sunscreen even on cloudy days to prevent burning. Enter Eucerin sun protection range, which offers multiple options for different skin types, all at under £20.
Connect with the five senses and enjoy spring.