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.