Nancy Alsop

As wildfires rage across Europe, North America and now parts of the UK, it's difficult not to feel overwhelmed. We watch forests burn, wildlife displaced and landscapes transformed in a matter of hours, all the while wondering what difference one person could possibly make. There are, of course, big conversations to be had about climate policy, emissions and international action. Those matter enormously.

There's nothing quite like the joy of a National Trust café – a pleasure that spans all generations. Perhaps it's because you've earned your lunch after a long walk through woodland or across windswept heath, or because nowhere else does a slice of coffee and walnut cake taste quite so deserved.

Buying original art can feel intimidating. With high prices, endless choice and the fear of making an expensive mistake, many people never move beyond admiring pieces in galleries or online. Interrupted Art was founded to change that, allowing collectors to borrow artworks and live with them before deciding whether to buy. Here, founders Ben Crosland and former Tate curator Stephanie Crosland-Goss discuss confidence, collecting and why the best art is the art you genuinely love.