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Welcome to our May issue!

Transforming your home on a budget? You’ve come to the

It’s satisfying to see my vision come to life

Hi, I’m Rebecca Hadley and I own an interior design

My style evolves – it isn’t really planned

I’m Abi Whitmarsh, a wedding and lifestyle photographer. I live

I knew this house could be transformed

Repurpose items such as an over-mantel mirror to create a

I’ve got décor ideas in 70 Pinterest boards

‘I’ve used a lot of neutral colours for the walls,

A beginner’s guide to DIY

Fancy fixing up your home but don’t know where to

Tool box

First things first, you’ll need a vessel to keep your

Start small

Too timid to tackle shelving? Nonsense! Here, Abigail Ahern tells

The next big thing...

Feeling flustered at the thought of pasting paper to the

DIY rectify

Keen to crack on with your to-do list? The Girl’s

ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME FOR LESS

Property prices are on the rise, but if you think

It was like a corridor –now it’s a cosy hub

Before parting ways with unused furniture, see if it suits

Our life in Australia inspired the scheme

A basin unit with storage underneath is perfect for a

Our kitchen is fab for dinner parties

White gloss is a timeless choice that’s super easy to

Easy living

Meet ‘La Cabine’, an ultra-compact bathroom cupboard by French designers

Shop the high street

For a modern twist on the floral trend, stick to

Quirky table lamps

Dip your toe into the industrial trend to illuminate your

Chimeneas & fire baskets

If you have ample outdoor space, opt for this extra

Statement armchairs

We love the button-back detailing on this hot pink tub

Geometric cushions

We love the contrast of black piping on this triangle

Multi frames

Opt for a frame with a thick base that can

The latest bath mats

We absolutely love this quirky sea horse mat – perfect

Funky teapots

This flamboyant kaleidoscope design will brighten up the dullest of

Fab finds under £5

The wish list...

Prep your sofa for the season with this pretty appliqué

PRINT AND PATTERN

Bold needn’t mean brash – opt for pared-back, soothing tones

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO... Wooden flooring

Combine lots of different boards for a unique finish. These

Make the look... 3D butterfly picture

1 Begin by painting your frame. Take the backing and

Make the look... Linen notice board

This supersized pinboard is 60cm x 122cm – great if

Make the look... Macramé pot hanger

1 Cut eight lengths of colourful string measuring 75cm. Gather

Make the look... Tray side table

Make and styling Juliet Bawden and Amanda Russell Main photo

Upcycling ideas in under a day

When painting, spraying or using glue, make sure you set

Upcycling news

Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau shares her ideas for easy outdoor living

Super speedy suppers to whip up this week

∗ 1 tbsp light olive oil ∗ 8x 1cm thick

From the freezer to your fork

* 4-6 frozen hake steaks, defrosted *125g cornflour *100g dried

Food News

Blooming Delicious by Sophie Wright (Vermilion, £18.99) is a must-read

Where to shop

Welcome

Picture the scene. you’re watching eastenders in your living room

Decorate for free

Most of us relish in returning from the shops with

Make your own everyday essentials

Ever thought about getting your hands dirty in the name

DRIVE DOWN YOUR HOUSEHOLD BILLS

Tweaking your energy usage is a failsafe way to claw

How to: Get the best deals

If you’ve never been to a sample sale before, you’re

SPEND VS. SAVE

To avoid your living room looking too cluttered and pattern-heavy,

Ways with leftovers

As the salmon isn't baked for long, you’ll need to

BEAT THE SUPERMARKET

The way groceries are organised in a supermarket is deliberate

MAKE POUNDS FROM YOUR PROPERTY

Did you know you could win cash based on your

SELLING YOUR Stuff online

● Always upload an image – or, preferably, as many

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