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Letter from the Editor

Breathing new life into your home gives you the chance

In my lofty home I feel at one with nature

‘We had no solid ideas for the lounge area to

My home is like a museum of my travels

Don’t be afraid to mix and match artwork from different

Print and pattern bring our home to life

‘As the room doesn’t get a lot of sunshine during

My home is full of second-hand textiles

I’m Corinne Young, a textile artist, and I live here

Dual Spaces decoded

Our homes are no longer the four walls we retire

We added period style to our new extension

GOOD IDEA Fixing the fitted shelving onto battens, rather than

It’s small, but we’ve made the best of it

GOOD IDEA Can’t afford your favourite tiles in bulk? Use

OLD vs NEW The Manual

We’re always rabbiting on about teaming high street steals with

Shop thehigh street

Combine intricate floral detailing with sunset tones for a welcoming

Animal heads

This cute and quirky wall art doubles up as a

Fantastic floor lamps

Claire’s tripod lamp adds extra interest to the corner of

Statement coffee tables

This quirky piece is sure to perk up a dull

Small storage

Add a touch of glamour to your scheme with Art

There’s now a truly warm welcome

GOOD IDEA Wallpapering one wall creates a feature without being

Wall hooks

If you don’t want to drill holes in your walls,

Set in stone

Glass jars are perfect for storing kitchen essentials like rice

Vanity units

This budget-friendly This budget-friendly option features adjustable feet for increased

Fab finds under £5

The wish list...

This large mercury glass candle, £6 from Matalan, is ideal

Transform every room with paint!

Paint is one of the quickest, easiest and cheapest ways

FABULOUS FLORALS

Candy-coloured hues, delicate buds and bounds of chocolate-box charisma make

Make the look... Hanging heart dec

Pink flamingo lamp, £75, Debenhams. Honeycomb paper decorations, £2, Hema

Make the look... Wire bird noticeboard

Mini pegs, 75p from Wilko. Ribbon, £1 per reel, Tiger

Make the look... Embroidery hoop art

Red lamp, £15, B&Q. Kiki yellow ceramic bird, £12, Habitat

Make the look... Fabric flowers

Vase, £25, M&S. Plant pot, £12.99, H&M. Card and Moroccan

Upcycling ideas in under a day

Lighter evenings mean that there’s no excuse not to dig

Upcycling news

Add a retrotwist to an upcycled lampshade with a squirrel

Super speedy suppers to whip up this week

✼900g minced beef ✼ 30g butter ✼ 60g thick-cut plain

Ain’t no party like a crayfish party!

✱ 2 heads garlic, unpeeled ✱ 5 bay leaves ✱

Food News

Si King and Dave Myers are back with a brand

Easy living

Fairy light lanterns, £24.99; solar lanterns, from £22.99; warm white

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