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Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Modern luxuries include noise-cancelling headphones and quilted loo roll
Modern life's little luxuries include noise cancelling headphones, quilted loo roll, and pre-chopped vegetables. A poll of 2,000 adults found they typically enjoy a touch of luxury five times a month. 2 A poll found adults enjoy a touch of everyday luxury 2 Müller Bliss partnered with Great British Menu winner to show how to find luxury in the everyday With robot vacuum cleaners, smart thermostats, and having an after dinner treat also considered to be indulgences. Others include high-end scented candles, a mid-week glass of wine, and boiling water taps. Commissioned by Müller Bliss, the research found almost 46 per cent of adults feel like they don't have time to add luxury to their daily life. Great British Menu winner Kate Austen, who has teamed up with the yoghurt maker to show us how to inject a little extra into our daily grind, said: 'For me, little luxuries are basically edible happiness, from a comfort dish to a sneaky ready-made dessert, it's my instant mood elevator.' Kate has created "Bliss Bites" inspired by two new flavours: Whipped Greek Style Strawberries & Cream with miniature biscuits, and Whipped Greek Style Yogurt Lemon Meringue Pie. The study also identified the things adults believe used to be considered luxury which aren't any more – including holidays abroad, air travel, and owning a personal computer. Others include subscription TV, buying clothes, and fast food. For 38 per cent, getting the chance to enjoy 'little luxuries' has become more important than it used to be. With 72 per cent of the opinion being able to enjoy such things is also much easier now than it has been previously. And this is reflected by the 34 per cent who 'always' or 'often' incorporate indulgences into their daily lives. Brits renting spend nearly £700 on décor to make rentals feel like home As many as 82 per cent believe small luxuries have a positive impact on their mood, suggesting making a concerted effort to enjoy them is worthwhile. However, it can be very much a private pleasure - 70 per cent have secretly enjoyed their luxuries alone. While 35 per cent have resorted to 'extreme' lengths to do just this – including hiding away in the bathroom (43 per cent) and repackaging it up in disguise (32 per cent). Carried out through the research identified food as the most common type of indulgence (39 per cent), with dessert being seen as the most luxurious meal (58 per cent). A decadent taste (51 per cent) is the number one reason for food feeling more luxurious, followed by the sensation they get when eat (44 per cent) and how it enlivens more than one sense (33 per cent). Marina Lazu, Müller Bliss brand manager, said: 'Luxury is enhanced convenience, it is important we indulge in luxuries to give us those dopamine hits. "We believe luxury isn't about extravagance, it's about those small moments that bring joy. Our new Whipped Greek Style flavours offer a way to elevate the everyday with a little bit of luxury in every spoonful."
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Modern luxuries include noise-cancelling headphones and quilted loo roll
Modern life's little luxuries include noise cancelling headphones, quilted loo roll, and pre-chopped vegetables. A poll of 2,000 adults found they typically enjoy a touch of luxury five times a month. 2 2 With robot vacuum cleaners, smart thermostats, and having an after dinner treat also considered to be indulgences. Others include high-end scented candles, a mid-week glass of wine, and boiling water taps. Commissioned by Müller Bliss, the research found almost 46 per cent of adults feel like they don't have time to add luxury to their daily life. Great British Menu winner Kate Austen, who has teamed up with the yoghurt maker to show us how to inject a little extra into our daily grind, said: 'For me, little luxuries are basically edible happiness, from a comfort dish to a sneaky ready-made dessert, it's my instant mood elevator.' Kate has created "Bliss Bites" inspired by two new flavours: Whipped Greek Style Strawberries & Cream with miniature biscuits, and Whipped Greek Style Yogurt Lemon Meringue Pie. The study also identified the things adults believe used to be considered luxury which aren't any more – including holidays abroad, air travel, and owning a personal computer. Others include subscription TV, buying clothes, and fast food. For 38 per cent, getting the chance to enjoy 'little luxuries' has become more important than it used to be. With 72 per cent of the opinion being able to enjoy such things is also much easier now than it has been previously. And this is reflected by the 34 per cent who 'always' or 'often' incorporate indulgences into their daily lives. Brits renting spend nearly £700 on décor to make rentals feel like home As many as 82 per cent believe small luxuries have a positive impact on their mood, suggesting making a concerted effort to enjoy them is worthwhile. However, it can be very much a private pleasure - 70 per cent have secretly enjoyed their luxuries alone. While 35 per cent have resorted to 'extreme' lengths to do just this – including hiding away in the bathroom (43 per cent) and repackaging it up in disguise (32 per cent). Carried out through the research identified food as the most common type of indulgence (39 per cent), with dessert being seen as the most luxurious meal (58 per cent). A decadent taste (51 per cent) is the number one reason for food feeling more luxurious, followed by the sensation they get when eat (44 per cent) and how it enlivens more than one sense (33 per cent). Marina Lazu, Müller Bliss brand manager, said: 'Luxury is enhanced convenience, it is important we indulge in luxuries to give us those dopamine hits. "We believe luxury isn't about extravagance, it's about those small moments that bring joy. Our new Whipped Greek Style flavours offer a way to elevate the everyday with a little bit of luxury in every spoonful." TOP 30 MOST COMMON LITTLE LUXURIES: 1. Peace and quiet 2. High-speed internet 3. Good quality coffee 4. Next day delivery 5. Grocery delivery 6. Good quality skincare 7. A TV show with no ads 8. Robot vacuum cleaners 9. Having an after-dinner treat 10. Ad-free TTV 11. Air fryer 12. Unlimited data when abroad 13. Priority boarding 14. Boiling water taps 15. Getting your nails done 16. Subscription boxes e.g. food, beauty products 17. Heated blankets 18. Scented candles 19. Having a mid-week glass of wine 20. Quilted loo roll 21. Noise cancelling headphones 22. Heated clothes airers 23. Pre-chopped vegetables 24. Electric bikes 25. Smart thermostats 26. A fully charged electric toothbrush 27. His and her sinks 28. More than one type of cheese in the fridge 29. Ordering food/drinks using a QR code rather than getting up to order 30. Phone charger nearby so you don't have to get up
Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Marvel star's gruesome injuries after horror boulder ordeal left her in hospital
The actress rose to fame by playing Kate Austen in the hit series Lost, which aired from 2004 to 2010, before going on to star in Marvel films including Ant-Man and Avengers: Endgame Lost star Evangeline Lilly shared a gruesome image of her bloodied, injured face after she fell into a boulder while on the beach. The actress, who also starred in the Marvel films, fainted while enjoying a day at the beach, falling face-first into a boulder, chipping a tooth. The 45-year-old described the horrific accident to her followers, explaining how she was even hospitalised, with nurses and doctors left frantically trying to get to the bottom of her fall. She wrote: "I fainted at the beach. And fell face first into a boulder." The Ant-Man star continued: "At the hospital, the nurses and doctor went straight into action, more determined to find the cause of my blackout than to stitch up the hole punctured into my face by the rock. I smiled wryly at them. 'You won't find anything.' I said with a woozy voice..." But Evangeline's boulder ordeal wasn't the first time she's dealt with random "fainting spells", with the star coming up with a theory behind her sudden-onset episodes. The star was even checked by medical professionals who were stumped by her condition, and was tested for epilepsy. Evangeline explained more in a Substack post: "For a good chunk of my life, I went with that – hypoglycemia. It added up — my metabolism is through the roof and I metabolise sugars, particularly, with [shocking] efficiency." But after her fasting glucose levels and iron were all confirmed to be in the normal range, Evangeline believes there is something more mystical at play. She added: "I have come to believe that this 'checking out' is a result of my little soul reaching her limit of what she feels she can cope with in this life, and she 'leaves the building,' so to speak." Evangeline elaborated on her "unmedical" theory in her post. She wrote: "That when she has had enough, when the pain becomes too great, the stresses beyond overwhelming, the shattered idealism crushing, my soul exits my body and returns to pure spirit." The Canadian star, who drew criticism during the Covid pandemic for refusing to self-isolate, also proposed changes to the healthcare system. She wrote: "I can picture hospitals where doctors are trained not just in biology, but also in philosophy and the mystic arts of healing; where patients are held not pushed along, seen not filed, heard not interrogated; where nurses are trusted not suspected, where doctors are given space to consult their deepest self when solving the hardest riddles." She added that her partner told her she looks like she "dies" when she has her attacks. The Reel Steel actress added: "He gets very afraid. My eyes roll back in my head, and all life leaves my body. "He is constantly checking my nose and mouth for breath. This time was no exception. He wasn't with me at the beach, but on the way to the hospital I blacked out again." Evangeline made the decision to step away from acting in June 2024, after initially rising to fame when she played Kate Austen in the ABC hit series Lost. Telling her fans with an Instagram video, the mother-of-two wrote: 'I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision. "Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfilment. I might return to Hollywood one day, but, for now, this is where I belong.'
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Brits say these are the top 30 little luxuries in life - how many do you have?
A poll of 2,000 adults has revealed the everyday items and experiences people consider to be the ultimate modern-day luxuries Modern life's little luxuries include noise cancelling headphones, quilted loo roll, and pre-chopped vegetables. Others include high-end scented candles, a mid-week glass of wine, and boiling water taps. Robot vacuum cleaners, smart thermostats, and having an after dinner treat also considered to be indulgences. The survey, which was carried out by Müller Bliss, has shown that nearly half the adults feel their busy lives leave little room to to add luxury to their daily life, with the average adult enjoying a touch of luxury around five times a month. But for 38%, getting the chance to enjoy 'little luxuries' has become more important than it used to be. Great British Menu champion Kate Austen, who has collaborated with the yoghurt brand, shared her take: "For me, little luxuries are basically edible happiness, from a comfort dish to a sneaky ready-made dessert, it's my instant mood elevator." Kate has created "Bliss Bites" inspired by two new flavours: Whipped Greek Style Strawberries & Cream with miniature biscuits, and Whipped Greek Style Yogurt Lemon Meringue Pie. The poll also uncovered what once was deemed luxury but is now taken for granted, such as overseas holidays, flying, and having your own computer, along with subscription TV services, clothes shopping, and fast food treats. A whopping 82% believe small luxuries have a positive impact on their mood, suggesting making a concerted effort to enjoy them is worthwhile. However, it can be very much a private pleasure - as 70% have secretly enjoyed their luxuries alone. Some 35% have even resorted to 'extreme' lengths to do just this – including hiding away in the bathroom (43%) and repackaging it up in disguise (32%). The research, carried out through identified food as the most common type of indulgence (39%), with dessert being seen as the most luxurious meal (58%). A 'decadent taste' is the number one reason for food feeling more luxurious, followed by the sensation they get when eat and how it enlivens more than one sense. Marina Lazu, Müller Bliss brand manager, said: "Luxury is enhanced convenience, it is important we indulge in luxuries to give us those dopamine hits. "We believe luxury isn't about extravagance, it's about those small moments that bring joy. Our new Whipped Greek Style flavours offer a way to elevate the everyday with a little bit of luxury in every spoonful." TOP 30 MOST COMMON LUXURIES: Peace and quiet High-speed internet Good quality coffee Next day delivery Grocery delivery Good quality skincare A TV show with no ads Robot vacuum cleaners Having an after-dinner treat Ad-free TTV Air fryer Unlimited data when abroad Priority boarding Boiling water taps Getting your nails done Subscription boxes e.g. food, beauty products Heated blankets Scented candles Having a mid-week glass of wine Quilted loo roll Noise cancelling headphones Heated clothes airers Pre-chopped vegetables Electric bikes Smart thermostats A fully charged electric toothbrush His and her sinks More than one type of cheese in the fridge Ordering food/drinks using a QR code rather than getting up to order Phone charger nearby so you don't have to get up
