Forget Kitsch Trees: Jennifer Love Hewitt's Glittery Pink Christmas Village Sets The Standard for Lived-in Holiday Decor in 2026
This season, however, homeowners won't be limited to just an over-the-top nostalgic Christmas tree – they're bringing the whimsical style to every room. A characterful Christmas village is the perfect place to start. As…
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Habitat's Morris & Co. Christmas decorations are future heirlooms in the making
However, this week one new launch revived my festive spirit and had me excited for Christmas all over again: the Habitat x Morris & Co decoration collection . I am a massive fan of what Habitat has done with Morris & Co…
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‘Why has the Chancellor left the wealthiest untouched?’ – our money and economics writers answered your questions
Sorry we couldn't get through them all - hopefully we will answer more of them over the coming weeks and months as more details come out– Hilary iojo asks: There is talk of 'devolution deals' with various mayors but its…
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This Fall Bulb-Planting Mistake Can Ruin Your Spring Display – Here's How to Avoid It and Get Beautiful Floral Displays
Planting bulbs this month can create a stunning display of snowdrops, hyacinths, daffodils, alliums, and more. One fundamental for spring bulbs is drainage; never plant bulbs in waterlogged soil. Well-draining soil is…
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When will I receive my £100 household energy payment? I asked an energy expert what we need to know about the Government’s energy bill payments
This means energy bills could rise to £1,999 a year for a typical dual-fuel household in January 2027. Unsurprisingly, many of us are looking to tighten our belts as a result, searching for ways to save energy and money…
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6 Designer-Approved Holiday Decor Themes for Christmas 2026
Last year we saw the Ralph Lauren heritage aesthetic takeover, and bows felt bigger and bolder than ever before. While these iconic decorating ideas are making a welcome return this year, plenty of other new, playful…
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Barack and Michelle Obama’s 2009 Christmas Tree Is a Study in Vintage Warmth, Making Gold Ribbon the Season’s Most Timeless Trend
To make space for the eighteen-foot spectacle, staff took down the room's central chandelier and placed the tree in the center of the oval parlor. Seventeen years later, their setup remains just as inspiring (even if it…
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I swapped the £265 Le Creuset Bread Oven on my Christmas list for this £20 version from Aldi instead
Available from the 5th of November in the middle aisle, this is one limited-edition buy I'm desperate to get my hands on. I've recently got into making sourdough at home in a big way – a task that you can't rely on one…
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The Eye: From Textiles in Tribeca to an Alpaca Adventure – My October Design Encounters
Not the sort that can be ordered with next day shipping or manufactured to look old, but the kind that comes from a good story, a unique detail most might not notice or a material worth getting to know better. I’ve found…
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16 Stylish Garden Accessories That Can Handle Fall Weather – and Still Look Beautiful
It is a moment to refresh the garden after the heat of summer and put it to bed for winter. The weather is likely to be changeable; it can be hard going but also thoroughly satisfying work. With the right strong, durable…
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