The last Friday of the 2025 school holidays: a mix of nostalgia, a marathon and cosy time at home

Here we are – the last Friday of the 2025 school holidays is just around the corner.

For some, it’s a state of panic: exercise books still unbound, school bags still empty, and sleep patterns all out of kilter. For others, a touch of nostalgia is already setting in. So, how can you make this day a smooth transition rather than a stressful one? Here are our tips (and a well-kept secret: the power of household linen).

What if, this year, we tried a different approach: welcoming September without too much stress, and keeping that holiday spirit going for a bit longer… at home?

The end of the school holidays: a to-do list that’s bursting at the seams

Let’s be honest, the countdown to the start of the new school year feels more like a marathon than a Sunday jog.

Parents in sprint mode

Back-to-school shopping is a bit like *Koh-Lanta*: you think you’re prepared, but you always end up winging it in the 24×32-sized exercise book aisle.

Children in ‘negotiator’ mode (and still feeling a bit like they’re on school holidays)

“But yes, I do need a new bag – last year’s one’s too small!” (even though it’s still as good as new). In short, the house is turning into a battleground of negotiations worthy of the United Nations.

How about we make the house feel cosy?

Good news: we can’t make the holidays last any longer, but we can make going back to school a bit easier.

The power of home linen

Because after a day of rushing about, nothing beats the pleasure of slipping into a soft duvet cover (hello Gaïa), wrapping yourself up in a cosy blanket (his name is Sven) or drying off with a towel that makes you feel like you’re in a spa rather than your own bathroom (Garance… are you there?).

A cosy retreat for the whole family

Young and old alike need something to feel secure about. And, quite frankly, turning the living room into a cosy retreat with soft cushions and a colourful bedspread is the best way to beat the blues.

The start of the 2025 school year: what if we looked at it differently?

Rather than seeing September as an ending, why not see it as a new beginning?

A new pace… a gentler one

The start of the 2025 school year may not be any less hectic, but it can be a little easier if your home becomes a haven of peace. Natural materials, soothing colours and cosy textiles make all the difference.

A little everyday luxury

You don’t need to travel far to make your holiday last a bit longer: sometimes, luxury is simply a bed that smells lovely, a thick towel and a moment all to yourself.

Conclusion: extending the summer school holidays at home a little

The last Friday of the 2025 school holidays marks both an end and a beginning. Yes, on Monday it’s back to school. But this weekend, we can still savour a bit of a slower pace, a bit of a gentle atmosphere.

With home textiles designed with comfort in mind, your home becomes a cosy haven where you can recharge your batteries. And, to be honest, between you and me: the best weapon against the back-to-school rush might not be a well-organised list… but bed linen that makes you want to get back into bed as soon as evening falls.

How about you – are you all set for the new school year?

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