Entertaining guests in your home can be a lot of fun. It gives you a chance to show off your culinary skills and impress your friends with your decorating style all at the same time. If you’re thinking of hosting a dinner party, there are a few things you should…
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Hands up who needs picnic plates? Whether you’re having a picnic in the garden, going off on a camping trip, hosting a barbecue or heading to the beach, everyone needs picnic plates. But not all plates are equal. If your outside dining kit is looking a little worse for wear,…
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Deck the halls – or at least the dining table – with these lovely seasonal placemats. The Christmas table always takes centre stage during the festive season, so make sure it looks its best – you can leave these placemats in situ while the decorations are up to add a…
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Eggs are traditionally associated with this time of year, symbolising new life and new beginnings. Most of us have moved on to egg-shaped chocolate – but if you still have a penchant for a good old-fashioned boiled egg, we’ve picked out our top ten favourite egg cosies, guaranteed to keep…
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It may be cold outside, but it’s the perfect opportunity to make your home cosy inside. The changing palette of autumn colours outside are the perfect inspiration for warming colours to use in your home, from rich earthy paints, to cosy throws and lively golden orange table decor. If you’re…
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We love the way these vintage linen doilies have been given a new life and a contemporary twist. The Linen Peddler – aka Jane Howarth – specialises in upcycling vintage linens, including lots of good old doilies. These little beauties have been adorned with images inspired by Alice in Wonderland…
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Fancy a Tunnock’s Teacake or a Caramel Wafer? Thankfully there’s no tough choice involved here, as you get both of them – although sadly not the real thing, but the design immortalised onto placemats. The set of four placemats are designed by Gillian Kyle and feature the classic red and…
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Stylish and elegant dinner sets and homeware from House of Fraser The new Spring Summer 2013 range of homeware from House of Fraser is bursting with great ideas for a cosy home, with several pieces following a bold and beautiful theme. We love the look of the Pied a Terre…
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