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emporium
Handcrafted gifts and seasonal buys from our favourite artisans, small businesses and high-street brands
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The new GOOD LIFE
There’s never been a better time to go self-sufficient. In our ongoing series, Sally Coulthard shares tried-and-tested tips from her Yorkshire smallholding
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3 MUST HAVES
FOR A VEGETABLEGARDEN
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BUCKWHEAT BOWL
with vegetables and fried goat’s cheese
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CHAMPION OF THE UNDERDOGS
Graeme Hall’s insights into the canine brain have helped thousands of owners bring their unruly pups to heel. Here, he talks dog-whispering secrets, the joys of rural Northamptonshire – and the story behind his iconic cravat
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GOURDS GALORE
A joyous day at the pumpkin patch inspires decorative tricks and autumnal treats to celebrate Halloween
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LIVING ROOMS REINVENTED
Update a rustic aesthetic with three curated schemes that reflect contemporary country style
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A NEW order TO AUTUMN
Move over, John Keats. To mark National Poetry Day this month, Bethany Handley – poet and CL’s Access for All ambassador – celebrates autumn from a refreshingly different perspective
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SHADES of MEANING
The chance discovery of a threadbare Victorian lamp led Alice Moylan to reimagine vintage lighting designs to spectacular effect
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HIDDEN LIFE OF THE LONG-EARED OWL
Autumn offers a rare chance to glimpse an elusive bird for whom all is not as it seems
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AN AUDIENCE WITH NATURE
Elmley Nature Reserve in Kent is home to some of our most endangered bird species. It is also the only UK reserve where humans can stay overnight
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THE DAY I LOST MY APPLE TREE
Sally Coulthard recalls the dramatic moment when she lost one of her farm’s oldest and dearest inhabitants – and reveals how she plans to immortalise it
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THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF CLOUDS
They can spark the imagination, predict the weather and provide an instant digital detox. But only if you know what you’re looking at. Gavin Pretor-Pinney reveals how to decode the clouds
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HIDE AND KEEP
Jason Booth and Gemma Gilleard channel inspiration from the Pennine Hills into bespoke leather accessories for outdoor adventurers
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MOVING TO… Wiltshire
Hankering after a life in the countryside? Don’t leave home without our expert guide for house-hunters
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FURTHER AFIELD
If you step out into the surrounding countryside, here are just some of the highlights you’ll discover
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10 OF THE BEST RURAL BOOKSHOPS
To mark Bookshop Day this month, we present our favourite haunts for bookworms. Many have a colourful backstory of their own…
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IT WAS A COLD, DARK NIGHT…
From fairytales to ghost stories, forests stir in us a fear of the unknown. To mark All Hallows’ Eve this month, Wyl Menmuir takes us on a nocturnal walk in a haunted woodland
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GREEN & SERENE
A pretty string of lakes – once the gravel pits of an industrial landscape – is now part of a nature reserve that provides the spectacular setting for a new-build family eco home
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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS
This contemporary Kentish garden peaks in autumn when the early morning haze lifts to reveal a tapestry of towering perennials and grasses illuminated by shafts of sunlight
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DOWN to EARTH
GARDENING NOTES
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SMALL WONDER
Natural finishes, classic panelling and quirky vintage finds bring character to every inch of this tiny former railworker’s cottage
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HOME comforts
DECORATING NOTES
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TOP TRUNKS for TIGHT SPOTS
From her own little garden in Devon, BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Frances Tophill shares her favourite trees for small spaces
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JOIN US AT THE
COUNTRY LIVING CHRISTMAS MARKET at Good Housekeeping Live
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BODY and SOUL
WELLBEING NOTES
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SLOW and SUSTAINABLE
NATURE NOTES
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EASY-GOING ADVENTURES DOWN UNDER
How CL editor-in-chief Louise Pearce finally embraced her wanderlust – without stepping out of her comfort zone
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where to buy
Stockists in the magazine this month
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A TAPESTRY OF TASTES FROM THE MED
Take inspiration from the cuisines of the Mediterranean basin to create simple, vibrant dishes that sing with fragrance and flavour
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Country LARDER
FOOD NOTES
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Seek Norway’s NORTHERN LIGHTS with expedition photographer DOUG ALLAN
Voyage into the Arctic Circle – save 25 per cent on a round trip from Bergen and witness nature’s magical light show
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Board the elegant VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS with MICHAEL PORTILLO
After a fabulous stay in Venice, join the UK’s most famous rail enthusiast on this iconic train
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Discover the magic of THE DURRELLS IN CORFU
Relax and explore some of Corfu’s top spots, including Mouse Island, and enjoy special events with Lee Durrell
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Sleep in the fascinating HOTEL OF ICE and explore TRANSYLVANIA
Fall in love with bustling Bucharest and see Romania’s medieval towns on one of our most popular tours
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Visit captivating MADEIRA and see the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL
Tour the island’s cultural and horticultural highlights and stay in luxury accommodation
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A THATCHER
Tom Allan quit a regular office job to scale the heights of some of our most historic buildings