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Letter from the Editor

After several months of grumbling from under a blanket, spring

I have never been afraid to just be myself

I’m Jenna Greenwood and I live with my partner, Gary,

I made my student flat into a home for two

I’m Cate St Hill, and I’ve lived in London for

I always try to be different and rebellious

I’m Sarah Akwisombe. I live in London with my husband,

I find many of my style ideas on Instagram

I’m Emma Thompson, and I live with my 12-year-old son,

Decorative Ideas for The Coolest of Kids

Transitioning your home from ‘adults only’ into ‘child-friendly’ doesn’t have

My Ensuite Reflects My Cornish Roots!

Although it was nice to have an ensuite, the mock

My Kitchen is Full of Country Charm

We inherited the kitchen when we bought our cottage and

I Took Diy Courses to Revamp The Guest Room

The house hadn’t been touched since the 1970s, but the

Easy Living

The‘re’ words are big this time of year. Rejuvenate, revive,

Shop the high street

Pastel colours and graphic prints will have you dining in

Colourful bar stools

Look out for stools that can double-up as handy side

Pop your cork...

Be at one with nature and hang a clever tree

Bright rugs

This Peruvian design will add a worldly feel to any

Ornate mirrors

Copper is still so on-trend and offers an edgy, contemporary

Geometric Bathroom Tiles

Johnson Tiles’ 3D Soho Blue Cube décor tiles work well

Retro Scales

Fan of retro styling? This punchy orange number should fit

Appliqué Cushions

• For ease of care, it’s always best to go

Fab Finds Under £5

The wish list...

Following the runaway success of her self-titled first book –

Home Life Hacks

Squeaky clean images Debenhams. Magnet on fridge, Newsoda.com. Sink and

Getting the best mortgage

1 The size of your deposit will have a huge

Three looks for organisation

Steer away from miserable, cluttered cupboards and create a cubby

Make the look... Painted glass chandelier

1 Cover the floor in paper and spray the lamp

Make the look... Geometric wire lamp

Pencil case, from £1.50; vase, from £1.50; pens, from £1,

Pop Art canvas

1 Make a template of the canvas shape by placing

Patchwork cushion

1 Sew strips of fabric together down the long edges,

Go bright on a budget

Colour phobes, it’s time to face your fears! Brights are

Upcycling news

Casey York shows you how to turn unloved textiles into

Simple midweek meals in under 25 minutes

✱ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped ✱ 5-6

Ultimate brunch buffet

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6 and

Food News

‘Food is a language. Within its rolling landscape of dialects

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