'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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The One Mistake Designers Say Not to Make When Choosing a Bedroom Color

Yet serenity cannot be selected from a paint chart by temperature alone. A cool shade can feel soothing, but it can just as readily turn chilly, flat or clinical once it meets the room’s particular light, finishes and…

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5 Things Your Chinese Money Plant Needs Before the End of September – for Glossy Foliage All Fall and Winter

Chinese money plants ( Pilea peperomioides ) are no different and come with their own set of needs this month. If you grow a Chinese money plant , the good news is September tasks aren't hard to do. It's all about moving…

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