Base Rate rises to 4% – what can buyers and homeowners expect now?

For anyone looking to buy a home or for those coming to the end of their mortgage deal, this rise naturally raises questions about the impact on mortgage rates and affordability . But an increased Base Rate doesn’t…

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Forget Seasonal Decor Fatigue – How Designers Use 'Slow Styling' to Craft a Timeless Holiday Scheme From Fall Through to New Year

You could redecorate your home for every one of the "-ber" months, and social media often suggests that you should. And while it's such a joy to tweak your home for the holidays, is it essential to overhaul it for every…

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Aldi’s £10 Christmas tree train set adds instant magic to your festive decor – it’s perfect for bringing some Christmas whimsy into your home

And what captures that essence more than a model train and tracks adorning the branches of your best artificial Christmas tree ? Now available at Aldi stores, the LED Christmas Tree Train Animation (£9.99) is an…

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How Designer Jaimie Belew Gave a Brand-New California Home the Soul of an Old-World European Estate

'It wasn't necessarily the farmhouse style itself that the client loved,' says designer Jaimie Belew, founder and principal designer at Maison Jaimie Belew Interior Design . 'It was the warmth, authenticity, and…

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Artemest Launched Its First-Ever Furniture Collection in Milan, But Its Nostalgic ’90s New York Sequel Is Even Cooler

The city also yielded one of its most noteworthy collaborators, multidisciplinary design studio GACHOT, with whom it launched its first proprietary furniture collection. Now, adding to a growing list of Manhattan…

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3 Simple Kitchen Upgrades Designers Recommend You Do Before Hosting for the Holidays

So, it only seems right that your kitchen gets the same holiday treatment as your cozier rooms. It goes beyond being stocked up on all the right ingredients and adding a sprinkle of Christmas decor – ensuring you have…

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Lidl is selling a 7ft Christmas tree for under £40 – I’m calling it the ultimate bargain buy of this year’s festive season

It’s true that the best artificial Christmas trees can be expensive. The best and most realistic models can easily set you back hundreds of pounds. And while many of us would like the best Christmas decor, this isn’t…

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Winter-Flowering Favorites to Plant in November – For Color Through the Coldest Months

In colder Zones 3–5, choose hardy, established plants and shelter pots, whereas milder Zones 6–10 have more options, including winter jasmine. Even though it's tempting to plan ahead for next year, there is a lot we can…

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This Joseph Joseph CupboardStore Makes Under-Sink Storage Effortless – Its Compact Design Fits Even Small Spaces

That’s why making the most of this often-overlooked space is so important. Enter the Joseph Joseph CupboardStore, available at Amazon . Compact, mighty, and easily accessible, it keeps everything in one place, with space…

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Wayfair’s Clever Foldable Bar Cart Adds Extra Serving Space for Holiday Hosting – Then Tucks Away When You’re Done

During a party, it keeps all the essentials within arm's reach, but once the festivities are through, I do feel like the space could be put to better use. So as hosting season starts to ramp up, I am on the hunt for a…

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