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The journal
This May, hone new skills, such as trying your hand at floristry or growing heirloom vegetables, and inject new life into your home with vibrant patterns inspired by nature
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Heritage PRINTS
Imbued with a deep appreciation for nature and craftsmanship, the patterns of the Arts and Crafts movement have enchanted generation after generation and are perfect for welcoming history into the home
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Life is a balance
Gretchen Shoring’s dream of a gentler pace of life and her passion for sourcing vintage pieces have found an outlet in the slow restoration of this charming Cotswolds cottage
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Turning the tide
The pull of the sea and the attractions of city living proved too great for Suzi Jench and her family, who returned to Brighton to create the perfect modern period home
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Pastures new
Retiring after 30 years of running a farm, Sarah and David Charlesworth moved out of their old farmhouse and found themselves another one nearby to renovate
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A fresh coat
From ceilings to floors and everything in between, bring home interiors to life with these colourful and creative paint ideas
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Narrative thread
With their scenic vignettes, the fabric designs widely referred to as toile de Jouy are filled with hidden stories and offer a print style that continues to be reimagined for interiors today
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Wonder walls
From eye-catching stripes and scallops to dainty, handpainted designs, add decorative impact and interest with our tile edit
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Scrubbing up
Playing an invaluable role in the home by freeing up living spaces from practical chores, utility rooms prioritise function but this doesn’t mean they can’t also be beautiful
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Green & clean
Keep your home and laundry fresh and smelling wonderful with these easy-to-make, non-toxic and natural cleaning products
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Pretty in pink
Introducing joyful colour has added warmth and personality to a once gloomy kitchen, while an improved layout has transformed its practicality
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Island hopping
Increase the functionality of your kitchen while also bringing a burst of character with these flexible and colourful island ideas
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Open & shut
Do not discard old wooden windows without careful thought and where possible, repair them rather than replace
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Don’t get lumbered
Wood-destroying insects can be a problem with old houses, but so can unnecessary chemical use to treat long-since inactive outbreaks, advises Douglas Kent
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Painterly Paradise
Over four decades, Josephine Hoy has woven a glorious living tapestry of naturalistic borders, trees and topiary throughout her garden, where wildlife is as welcome as flowers
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Rubber plant
Low maintenance and fast-growing, this elegant plant is the perfect choice for beginners and ideal for making a statement in a home
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HIGH CLIMBERS
For sheer vim and vigour, wisterias are a tough act to follow with their fast growth and long trusses of fabulous flowers that are loved by bees
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THE PAL ACE GRDENER Make your bed
Andy Mills advises on how to prepare, plan and maintain herbaceous beds and borders to bring colour and interest through spring and summer
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EVERLASTING BLOOMS
Floral artist and founder of Botanical Tales, Bex Partridge creates beautifully ethereal dried flower displays from her Devon garden studio
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Spellbinding
Alice Roberton uncovers a significant global interest in antique books that extends beyond their traditional role as reading material to encompass an aesthetic movement
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Moseley Old Hall
This atmospheric Elizabethan farmhouse secured its place in history when it provided a safe refuge for a fleeing king, which in turn saved its own future
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Spring palate
Celebrate seasonal vegetables and fruit with these simple dishes that are easy to make yet packed with colour and flavour
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Flower press
Preserve the beauty of blooming lavender that you have foraged from your own garden, with this decorative clay board