M&S’s new LED twig trees are so stylish, I predict a new bestseller – they’re perfect for adding a cosy glow to your home this Christmas
This pre-lit twig tree is a brilliant alternative to one of the best artificial Christmas trees , and it's just one of many examples of M&S knocking it out of the park with their festive collection this year. If you’ve…
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‘We’re living in darkness’: six years of scaffolding, still no post-Grenfell cladding
Most of the rooms are consumed in shadow, while her teenage son's bedroom is almost completely dark, apart from a few slits of light coming through the window. She lives in Archway Heights, a nine-storey block of flats…
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7 Flowers to Sow in October – For Stronger Plants and Earlier Blooms Next Year
This can certainly be the case, but if you want to get a head start on next year, October is a great month to begin, especially for sowing flowers. With the soil still just warm, October is the ideal time for sowing…
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3 Vegetables You Can Save Seeds From in October to Grow Again Next Year
Choose healthy, fully ripe crops, clean and dry their seeds thoroughly, then store them cool and dry. Beans are the easiest place to start. Squash family seeds need more care as nearby varieties may have…
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I Tested the Hestan NanoBond Titanium Skillet – It’s Pricey, but It Makes Everyday Cooking Feel More Luxurious
The Hestan NanoBond Titanium Skillets are made of NanoBond, which is created by bonding stainless steel to patented titanium, and Hestan claims that this material is 400% stronger than typical stainless steel cookware.…
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Early 2000s Christmas Garland is a Blueprint for 2026's Biggest Holiday Decorating Trend
A Christmas where every item comes from the earth (or looks like it could have), and materials are full of texture and life. For inspiration, we're turning the clocks back to 2004, when Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne pioneered…
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I've Been Struggling to Find Space to Grow Vegetables Indoors, but Costco's Rolling Garden Bed Could Be the Answer – It's Even Self-Watering
There are plenty of ways to grow crops on a patio, balcony, and even indoors – and I may have just found the best solution to make this all the easier. If you're looking for ways to grow vegetables indoors , turn your…
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The Autumn Reset: Rethinking How Our Homes Work
Diaries fill up, meetings resume, children return to school, and the household shifts into a different rhythm. I have always associated this time of year with a sense of renewal, and I find that the most effective way to…
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Jon Bon Jovi's Nostalgia-Led Christmas Tree Decorating Approach Is a Lesson in Authentic Festive Character for 2026
'I made it onto the tree this year,' the singer shared alongside a photo of a carved, wooden 'Jon' ornament and a matching 'Jesse' design for his son, Jesse Bongiovi. Bon Jovi's Christmas tree offers a masterclass in…
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5 Things Your Orchid Needs in October to Bloom Again in Spring
There are a lot of assumptions around orchids being difficult, but really their care is often overcomplicated. I find that doing less is more when it comes to these exotic blooms, especially as we move into fall. In…
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