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If you’re looking for a photo frame for a special picture, then this ornate silver frame would be ideal. The freestanding Camilla frame is sprayed with silver and has an array of swirls and fancy decorations adorning it. It looks like it should have an expensive price tag, but prices start at…

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I love blue and white china, so was pleased to come across the Old English range by Whittard of Chelsea. Featuring delicate flower blooms and stems of foliage, it would mix and match well with lots of other blue and white pieces. This milk jug (which they also suggest could…

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   Walls are not just for painting or wallpapering – they can be decorated and enhanced in numerous ways. If you’d like to become more creative with what you put on your walls, then here are 14 different types of wall décor that you can use to pep up your…

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This unusual lantern is made from material inspired by kimono fabric. The wired design measures 35cm and is finished off with a stylish silk tassel. The kimono lantern is reduced in the sale at Berry Red. If you like the design, then various other home pieces in the same range…

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These little beauties caught our eye on the Lakeland website, where the’re reduced in the sale. The shiny nickel-plated apple and pear, which come on presented on a lovely leaf, look like they’re simply decorative pieces. But in fact they serve a practical purpose as a cruet set, or salt…

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This is a real one-of-a-kind cake stand that you won’t find replicated anywhere else. Created from a mix of pre-loved pink and gold themed plates, held together with a crystal vase and a vintage sundae glass, the cake stand measures 19.5cm in height and has three layers ready to be filled with tempting cakes. It would…

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There are a lot of scents traditionally associated with Christmas – pine needles, mince pieces and roasting turkey to name a few – but one of the classic scents is that of frankinscence and myrrh. This lovely pot pourri set from John Lewis will bring that scent into your home, for…

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We’ve been watching Kirstie’s Homemade Christmas, on Channel 4, with interest and were rather pleased to see Jenny, from the lovely Odds and Suds, making soap with Kirstie. We featured Odds and Suds in October and are big fans of their soaps, so if you’re interested in seeing more of…

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