IKEA’s just dropped its festive lighting collection, and it’s perfect for giving your home a hygge glow

Its paper design is quintessential of classic Scandinavian design and is perfect for practising hygge in your home on cold winter nights. This year, STRÅLA has seen some colourful and quirky additions to the range. I’ve…

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This Challenging Victorian Home Renovation Took Years – But the Result Was Worth the Wait

Originally three separate apartments, it was bought just before the pandemic by a couple who had been living overseas, with plans to transform it into a lovely family home. However, they encountered numerous hurdles…

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Britain’s low-paid urged to sign up to savings scheme offering cash bonus

Help to save is a government-backed savings account that lets people earn a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save over four years. You can save up to a maximum of £50 each month in the account with the bonus paid (based on…

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3 Simple Tweaks That Will Actually Bring Owls to Your Garden (and Keep Rodents Away Naturally)

For many, catching a glimpse of nocturnal wildlife, from the tiny screech owl to the majestic great horned owl, is the ultimate backyard reward. But welcoming these beautiful hunters isn't just about the thrill of a rare…

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The $13 ‘In-Between’ Basket Simplifying My Summer-to-Fall Closet Transition – Finally, No More Clothes in Limbo

Mornings can be bitterly cold, only for the afternoon to feel like summer all over again. That makes switching over and organizing clothes a logistical nightmare. I’m ready to bring out the sweaters and heavier layers…

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These are the 5 Christmas buys that always sell out come October – so snap them up fast

And the best ones have to be snapped up asap because people go crazy for them and they sell out fast. These are the 5 Christmas buys that sell out by October year after year in my experience – so it’s likely to happen…

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7 Cuttings to Take in September – Before the Window Closes

Early fall is a great time to take semi-ripe cuttings and get exact clones of your favorite plants. Whether to expand a collection or as a contingency in case you lose any to winter frosts, take cuttings this month and…

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5 Chic Alternatives to Laundry Racks − For Drying Laundry Indoors This Fall and Winter

Bringing it inside, though, can all too often result in an eyesore − standard laundry racks certainly aren't celebrated for their style. Fortunately, there are alternatives that will look at home in even the most chic of…

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Shea McGee’s Christmas Tree Is Dripping With Amaranthus, Pearls, and Citrus – Expect to See Them Everywhere in 2026

Last summer’s preview of twisted metals, tiny wreaths, and tassels proved fairly prophetic. By the final chill of the Christmas season, they were everywhere. It might only be September, but Shea’s 2026 holiday lineup is…

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Japanese 'Boulder' Sink is the New Benchmark for Wabi-Sabi Minimalism

Aesthetically, it encourages homeowners to embrace the character that comes from the wear of furniture and the inherent flaws in natural materials. Robert Downey Jr. 's boulder sink is the perfect example. Rather than…

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