What Your Christmas Cactus Needs in October – 5 Simple Steps for a Flower-Filled Christmas
A few simple adjustments to light, temperature, and watering can help encourage a beautiful flush of blooms in time for the holidays. With its arching stems and colorful flowers, a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) brings…
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Move Over White Bathrooms – Rich Brown Is the Sophisticated Neutral Designers Are Embracing Instead
We have spoken with designers who say blue is a neutral, and green can be treated in the same way as you would cream. The shift right now seems to be that 'neutrals' are getting darker – deeper tones that instantly add a…
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When Frost Hits, These Are the Plants to Protect First – And The Most Effective Ways to Do It
This means, for many, the time to take action and protect the most delicate of your plants is already here or not far off. Ideally, this should be done a few weeks before an anticipated frost. Before freezing…
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Rob Beckett’s teal kitchen proves this bold colour can work in both modern and period homes
After having had a little snoop around this year’s celebrities' homes, I’ve been impressed by Rob Beckett’s contemporary teal kitchen - and interior design pros say this colour choice suits both modern and period homes.…
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George and Amal Clooney’s Como Terrace is a Masterclass in Winter Texture – Their Terracotta Planters Make Simple Look High-End
During this time, details, such as planters, that might fade into the background in summer become much more noticeable – something George and Amal Clooney know well. At their estate on the shores of Lake Como, large…
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This Joseph Joseph UltraClean Mop and Bucket System Separates Dirty Water As You Clean - It's the Clever Cleaning Upgrade for Busy Homes
It's no surprise, though, that when one does, it's from the brains behind Joseph Joseph − introducing the UltraClean Mop & Bucket System. We're all well acquainted with the familiar tale of mopping floors and soon…
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Annie Meyers-Shyer Reveals the 'Alchemy' Behind Her Collected, Cozy Bedroom – And it's All About Give and Take
But while Annie grew up surrounded by the famously warm, layered spaces that have become synonymous with her mother’s movies, her design style is distinctly her own. Case in point: her primary bedroom suite, featured in…
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Can you complain about bad smells coming from your neighbour's property? Yes – everything you need to know, according to legal pros
From overhanging gutters to fallen fences , there are plenty of physical things that can cause friction between neighbours. But what if the issue is a little more sensitive? . So, I spoke to legal experts about when…
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Cornflower Blue Is the Sophisticated Shade Bringing a Fresh Feel to Fall Interiors
However, this year, an unexpectedly cool-toned, zingy shade is squeezing in among the typical colors of the season. Not a classically 'fall' color, cornflower blue has been getting an honorable mention whenever we speak…
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I got a preview of Aldi’s hugely popular Christmas Specialbuys for 2026
That’s why I was so excited to get an early preview of the Aldi Christmas Specialbuys for 2026 earlier this week. I’m not one to gatekeep, so these are the pieces to bookmark and look out for in your nearest Aldi store…
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