Now the coldest months are firmly behind us, we’ve got our eyes firmly fixed on summer. We love this ‘strawberries and cream’ trend with its overtones of summer breezes, afternoon tea and Wimbledon – it can’t come soon enough! Introducing this bright pinks and reds into your home will be…
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Modern technology is wonderful – right up until the time it overloads you and saps all your energy. Many of us have to work closely with digital devices all day, so it’s very good for us to switch off for a couple of hours in the evening and let our…
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Easter is a time of new beginnings, which is why it’s traditionally associated with new life such as chicks and lambs. With the spring flowers emerging and the weather improving, it’s certainly a time of optimism and helps us look forward to the summer ahead. Whether you’re having guests round…
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Folk art has undergone quite the revival lately, bringing its charming handcrafted aesthetic into modern homes across the country. There’s something wonderfully authentic about these pieces that connect us to traditions and craftsmanship of the past while adding character to our contemporary spaces. Fancy bringing some folk-inspired charm into your…
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Whether you’re after a fully-functioning garden room or just somewhere to store the lawnmower, a shed can be a really useful addition to your garden. Here’s why, and what you need to think about. 1. Storage The most obvious reason is that a shed will give you additional storage space,…
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Just like Stoke on Trent in the UK, Delft in Holland is a town once famous for its pottery. Although you might not know the term ‘Delftware’ you’ll have seen the style. Traditionally blue and white, it’s quite chunky and still often used for planters, bulb bowls and tiles. Modern…
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It’s definitely the time of year when we’re grateful for our duvets. Soft, warm and snuggly, they’re practically the only thing getting us through the winter! If you’re thinking of buying a new duvet, though, you may get lost in the world of tog ratings. This is the measure of…
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Mmmm, velvet. If there’s anything almost guaranteed to make the winter more bearable, it’s cosying up with throws and cushions of this gorgeous, plush fabric. The very first velvets were made from silk and were extremely expensive, only available to the rich and the nobility. From this, they gained a…
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