ALDI’s $40 Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Is the Winter Wonderland Trend Your Home Needs This Festive Season

Their frosted branches offer a softer alternative to traditional greenery, pairing beautifully with warm lighting, natural textures, and understated ornaments for a look that feels both timeless and fresh. ALDI’s Merry…

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Target’s Sleek Floor Lamp Combines Two Living Room Essentials in One Space-Saving Design

Its lamp measures just over 5\u2019 tall, while its side table measures the same height as a sofa armrest. Though the table itself is small, it's perfect for a phone, a drink, or a book. Finished in antique brass and…

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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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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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