Outdoor life: The Cosy Home guide to glamping

If you last tried camping in 1985 and were put off by leaky tents, mud, lack of washing facilities (or indeed any facilities), uncomfortable sleeping bags or any one of…

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How to: make your home feel welcoming

Have you ever noticed how you go into some houses and you feel at home immediately? They’re the houses with a lovely relaxed feel about them, where you always feel…

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Top 10 unusual craft kits on Etsy

Fancy learning a new skill? In our hectic times, crafting is becoming more popular as a way of easing stress. Neuroscientists are beginning to investigate how crafting that requires a…

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The Cosy Home guide to buying French vintage homeware

Going on holiday to France this summer? Instead of a more traditional holiday souvenir, why not visit a vide grenier, brocante or marche de puces for unique homewares that will add…

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How Underfloor Heating Could Make Your Home Healthier

You want to enjoy living in your home. You want to be warm and comfortable but in a home that is hygienically clean. The heating system in your property is…

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Ten interior design mistakes to avoid

We’ve all got those annoying friends whose houses always look spectacular, even when they don’t seem to put any effort in. If you can’t seem to pull the look together…

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How to decorate in Shaker style

Love the simplicity of Shaker style decorating? We take a look at the key elements of this famous design style and how you can incorporate it into your home. Who…

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How to…..use hygge, the Danish cosy home concept

The World Happiness Report, published by the United Nations and now in its fifth year, has consistently seen Denmark scoring near the top of the charts for overall happiness. In…

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