I’m using the Japanese principle of ikigai to make my home a more serene space – how the simple things make life worth living
Ikigai is more than just a home decor trend . With ‘Iki’ translating to ‘life’ and ‘Gai’ meaning ‘worth’ or ‘value’, it literally means ‘that which makes life worth living.’ And interior experts say that this principle…
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The $30 Midweek Dinner Prep Secret I'm Bringing Back Before Fall Hosting Season Gets Busy – It Keeps Me One Step Ahead
By the end of a long day, the last thing I want to do is rummage through the fridge trying to work out what to cook. That’s why, ahead of peak hosting season, I’m adopting the meal-prep bin system to organize a…
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'The Brits Do It the Best in Their Kitchens' – Inside an Eclectic English Country-Inspired Kitchen Designed to Feel Collected, Not Cluttered
From furniture to ceramics, the mix of styles and designs adds a homey quality and a reflection of the homeowner's personality, creating a room that feels relaxed and lived-in, rather than simply functional. As avid…
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The Right Loppers Make Light Work of Thick Branches – Here’s How to Choose The Right Pair
Loppers are long-handled tools designed to cut thicker stems than pruning shears and are primarily used to trim overgrown shrubs and smaller tree branches. Loppers have either bypass or anvil blades, which are better for…
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Price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high
The price, which previously peaked at 199.09p in June 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, could soon top the £2 mark after Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day peace deal to reopen the critical oil…
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Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo's Soulful Dining Room is a Masterclass in 2027's Warm Luxury Trend
At , we're looking to Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine's former Pacific Palisades dining room for a blueprint. Designed by Clements Design , natural materials create a portrait of warm luxury for the coming year. From the…
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The Shade-Loving Perennial That Can Transform Tricky Bare Spots Under Trees
Firstly, there's shade to contend with, all year round if evergreen trees are involved. Then, with all those roots competing for nutrients and water there's little left for anything else. Add to that the fact that a…
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TfL’s bailiffs are chasing me for a stranger’s unpaid Ulez fines
The saga began two months ago when I received four enforcement notices from CDER Group relating to a vehicle I have never owned. I was told my address had been obtained from the DVLA , but the DVLA confirmed that the…
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Joanne McNally uses this playful colour as her ‘red thread’ and it beautifully ties her maximalist decor together – interior designers reveal how you can do it too
Those with stylish homes will know that having a ‘ red thread ’ running throughout your space ties your home together coherently for a finished look that feels as considered as it is stylish. Examples include Victoria…
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Should you lock into a fixed-rate savings account paying 5.25%?
It leaves those with money to put away facing a choice: lock into some of the best interest rates on offer in several years or hold your nerve in the hope they get even better? While new fixed mortgage rates have jumped…
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