Letter From The Editor

As we wave a fond farewell to summer, this month

We designed the house for how we live

‘Aside from creating a basement, the kitchen has undergone the

We fell in love with the period windows

GOOD IDEA In an open plan space, a large rug

Colour and prints make my home unique

‘We both liked the idea of a cosy, checked chair,

Renovating our flat has made me fearless

‘The kitchen is really rustic. We found an old tool

Furnishing from scratch

You’ve got a blank canvas to make your mark on,

Should I buy a fixer-upper?

✔ Most of us will need a mortgage to fund

The extra space is the cherry on the cake

GOOD IDEA Spot lights are a super solution for dark

Our bathroom gleams from every angle!

GOOD IDEA Use techniques like plating to make a set

Handmade touches made it feel homely

Hi, I’m Gemma Gear, and I live with my boyfriend,

Easy living

Accessorise your sink with a colour pop cutlery caddy from

Shop the high street

Be inspired by the great outdoors with a selection of

Metallic accessories

Tray tables are ideal for adding surface space to bijoux

Graphic wall art

This simple slogan piece ticks off both the metallic and

Botanical cushions

This neutral cushion can be used outdoors to jazz up

Funky wine racks

This statement wine store is sure to turn heads with

Cast iron cookware

Slow cook your Sunday speciality in an oval casserole dish,

Laundry baskets

Sporting a cork lid and a corrosion-resistant outer, this futuristic

A shore thing

We’d tackle high tides and troubled waters for a kettle

Consumer watch

Don’t get overwhelmed if you have a large family to

Fab finds under £5

Super speedy suppers to whip up this week

1 Heat the sunflower oil in a pan or wok

Early autumn show-stoppers

1 Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of salted,

Food News

Previously, the 5:2 plan (fasting for two days a week,

The wish list...

Floral print bed linen, £20 for a double; love cushion,

ONE SOFA: THREE WAYS

You only have to look outside for some brilliant inspiration

Upcycling news

Bring a new meaning to homemaking by losing yourself in

Soften your schemes with timeless textures

Look for tactile accessories and handcrafted pieces (even if they’re

Make the look... Découpaged chair

1 Cut the comics into squares and strips with scissors

Make the look... Feather curtain ties

❋ 1m of Dunelm beige cord Q Glue gun and

Make the look... Colourful hook rack

1 Unscrew the pegs from the hook rail and discard

Make the look...Bistro-style window

1 Remove the backing board and glass from the frame

Upcycling ideas in under a day

Our resident crafting goddess Suzie has outdone herself this month

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