Paradisefold Blog

We often think of our homes as simply a place to live. But what if they could also tell our stories - quietly supporting our wellbeing, our heritage, and our evolving selves? In this edition of Make your Mark, we spoke with Dr. Douha, architect, researcher, educator and a colour expert specialising in interiors, about how colour transforms the spaces we inhabit. Douha shared how colour isn’t just aesthetic - it’s deeply personal, shaped by culture, memory, and emotion. A shade that soothes one person might energise another. What matters is understanding what you need from your space and reflecting that through thoughtful choices.

We all know how good it feels to take care of the planet - carrying your tote bag, switching off lights, walking instead of driving. But sometimes, the most meaningful change is the work we don’t always see. The invisible efforts, quietly making waves. That’s why this month, as the world marks Environment Day on June 5, we’re spotlighting someone whose work is both future-focused and deeply rooted in care. In this edition of Make Your Mark, we spoke to Patricia Estridge (or Paddy) - marine ecologist, innovator, CEO and co-founder of SeaGen, a company using smart robotics to restore and protect the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes.

With many celebrating Mother’s Day this month, we’re reflecting on how our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, or chosen maternal figures helped shape our sense of self-expression - whether that came in the form of style, quiet confidence, or simply showing up as ourselves. Confidence isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the memory of watching her get ready in the morning. The way she layered her jewellery, or wore her lipstick like armour. Sometimes, it’s in how she carried herself - even when things weren’t perfect.

This month, in honour of Stress Awareness Month, we invited breath coach Aicha McKenzie to lead a live session in London. It wasn’t just an event - it was a pause. A reminder to exhale all the noise we carry and return to ourselves. In the middle of our busy lives, it can be easy to forget that something as simple as the breath can shift everything. But that’s exactly what Aicha helped us remember - that stress isn’t always about the deadlines, the traffic, or the overwhelm. It’s about how our bodies respond to all of it.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and April was Stress Awareness Month, so we took a moment to slow down and reconnect. Our founder Andrea had the chance to speak with Aicha, a certified breath coach and founder of BreatheByAMCK, who’s on a mission to make breathwork more accessible for everyday life. Aicha reminded us that stress isn’t always just about what’s going on - it’s about how our bodies respond. Our nervous system holds on to more than we realise. But the good news? Even a few minutes of intentional breathing can create real shifts - easing anxiety, calming the mind, and helping us feel more present. From overloaded inboxes and tight deadlines to social expectations and the pressure...