Shirlie Kemp has decorated her greenhouse for autumn, and the result is magical – it’s a joyous trend every gardener should try this year
Shirlie is no stranger to exploring her interior style outside. Last year, she decorated her greenhouse for Christmas ; the Ideal Home team were immediately enamoured with this greenhouse idea . Decorating a greenhouse…
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‘We were mortgage-free at 45, here’s how you can do it too’
Just over a decade later he and his wife, Tulay, had cleared their debt early, saving themselves £30,000 and freeing up some money to start their own business. The couple had bought their six-bedroom home in Banbury…
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16 Whimsical Solar Lights That Will Make Your Fall Containers Glow and Sparkle After Dark
Solar lighting ideas are one of the easiest ways to brighten up your garden during fall and winter. For pots and planters, whimsical solar lights are a fun alternative to standard stake lights, bringing decorative detail…
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Anthropologie's Bow-Shaped Wreath Is a Playful Alternative to Traditional Decorating – And It Captures One of This Year's Biggest Festive Trends
A playful alternative to long-established styles, Anthropologie's Faux Evergreen Bow Wreath combines the lush, fresh feel of traditional evergreen wreaths with one of this year's biggest holiday decor themes : bows.…
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Budget 2026: how to beat the new savings tax rates
In his first outing as chancellor, John Healey dropped a plan to cut the cash Isa limit for under-65s but surprised everyone with an extra tax charge on savings and property income. His predecessor, Rachel Reeves, had…
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Sorry traditional wreaths, this is the £20 M&S alternative stylish people are choosing instead
When it comes to sourcing anything festive, from the best artificial Christmas trees to the biggest Christmas trends of the year, M&S is somewhere I frequently recommend to my friends and family due to their stylish…
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Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas's Thanksgiving Centerpiece is a Study in Elegant Seasonal Decor
Take, for instance, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas's gorgeous Thanksgiving table decor idea . Shared by Catherine on Instagram, the look features an orange foliage and pumpkin-covered centerpiece running down…
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The 7 Best Vegetables to Sow Now for Quick Crops and Early Spring Harvests
You can choose between quick-cropping vegetables and cold-hardy varieties, but it all depends on your location and USDA hardiness zone. Having managed community and kitchen gardens for nearly 20 years, I have grown all…
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What to Do With Your Thanksgiving Cactus in November – 5 Tips for a Show-Stopping Display of Holiday Blooms
A few simple adjustments to your care routine can make all the difference to its seasonal display. As days grow shorter and indoor heating changes conditions inside our homes, your plant needs a little extra attention. I…
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This One Easy Change to the Wash Cycle Helps Bed Sheets Dry Faster Indoors − It Saves Time, Effort, and Energy
They're often too large to comfortably fit on drying racks, yet when it's raining outdoors and you don't have a tumble dryer, there's little other option. I recently learned, though, of a simple change you can make to…
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