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Two brilliant staycation ideas that will have the whole family smiling
FROM a pad that can accommodate an entire family to a hotel perfect for toddlers, we visit two brilliant spots for your next staycation.The Big Get-together houseIn Newquay, Cornwall, you can have a...
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7 of the best mushroom lamps to snap up on the high-street for as little as £15
MUSHROOMS are still BIG news – from gorgeous trinkets to cute crockery, these fun guys have been cropping up in interiors departments all over the high street in 2023.You can even expect to see them on...
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Family fun in the sun in Mallorca or exploring the coast of Cornwall – the...
THE Balearics or Blighty – which will you pick this autumn?Zafiro Mallorca, MallorcaLifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley found a kids’ haven on the Spanish isle.Platja de Alcudia, Mallorca’s...
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The 10 best striped homeware pieces to buy right now
EVERYONE loves a stripe, right? Even better – stripes are a super-easy way to add pattern and colour to your home. They can stand alone or be paired with other prints for a more maximalist look....
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7 of the most stylish books to pimp up your coffee table in seconds
WHAT really makes a home? Except for the people in it, obvs.No, it’s not the blow-the-budget sofa or the fancy fridge. It’s the accessories.Our pick of the best coffee table booksThe photos, the quirky...
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11 of the best clocks for the weekend lie in…
WHOOP! The clocks go back this weekend and we can’t wait to have that whole extra hour in bed (kids, dogs, insomnia allowing!). So to celebrate, we’ve rounded up the very best timepieces to decorate...
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The 7 best winter candles to light up your life
TIS the season to relight your fire and pick a home scent to see you through the dark, chilly nights.And the good news is that this year’s festive candles are better than ever!St Eval, Matalan, Marks...
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10 of the best slogan homeware finds
BOYZONE may have crooned that they only had words to take our hearts away back in 1996, when in fact they also had the beautiful Keith Duffy.But words can say a lot about you, especially when used...
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7 of the best lampshades to instantly light up your home
LOOKING for a quick, easy way to give a room some love?Invest in a new lampshade.Because, the thing with cheap lights is that often the cord or fitting gives their real price away and ruins the whole...
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7 stylish Black Friday buys to nab for your home and make all your guests go...
WITH Christmas poking its head out from around the corner, we’re starting to stress a little about hosting.So with that in mind, we’ve pulled together seven brilliant Black Friday buys that could come...
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10 brilliant Christmas tree decorations you need in your life
IT’S just one more sleep! Well, probably – if you’re like the 29 per cent of us Brits* who will be blasting out the festive tunes and putting up our Christmas decorations this weekend.Whether you go...
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Get on the case with these gifts for the travel addict in your life
GOT a mate or a family member who is always setting off to a campsite or jetting off somewhere lovely? There are some game-changing travel products to kill any holiday stress, and then there are some...
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7 cute candy-inspired interior picks for your home
WITH the wonderful world of Wonka hitting the big screen this week, we’re celebrating the rise of candycore interiors.KOIBIRD.com, rocketstgeorge.co.uk, Ichendorf at Selfridges, Bode-Living.com,...
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10 hot pieces for throwing the perfect party
DID someone say party? With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, it is now or never for planning the perfect bash.Even if you’ve escaped throwing drinks around yours this year – clever! – one...
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5 incredible plant gifts that will arrive before Christmas
IS it just us, or has Christmas crept up quicker than Usain Bolt on a sprint to his local corner shop?And while the festive season is about so much more than presents, if you have forgotten to buy a...
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7 must-have diaries for 2024
CALL us old school, but we like scribbling down important appointments and get-togethers in a paper diary.It’s way harder to accidentally delete something in a physical diary and so much easier to...
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The celeb holiday spot that’s really worth the cash – not just for honeymoons...
SQUEEZING my husband Andy’s hand, I point at the majestic turtle gliding through the turquoise water ahead of us. We’ve spotted huge shoals of powder-blue sturgeons, parrotfish and an octopus....
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The Maldives really is paradise on earth – with blindingly beautiful beaches...
SQUEEZING my husband Andy’s hand, I point at the majestic turtle gliding through the turquoise water ahead of us. We’ve spotted huge shoals of powder-blue sturgeons, parrotfish and an octopus.Ifuru...
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The 5 cheap kitchen must-haves to help you nail January
JANUARY is never anyone’s favourite month.Most of us are trying to save money, cut back on the booze and crack our Quality Street addiction.ZEAL, KIKKERLAND, KINTO AT BOROUGH KITCHEN, PRO COOK, ANGRY...
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10 textured homeware pieces to survive the artic blast
JANUARY is well and truly hunkering down month.And as we’re staying in, saving the pennies and obsessing over The Traitors, we want to dial up the cosy vibes to the max.Wheresaintsgo.co.uk, h&M,...
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The UK spa getaways that will leave you feeling refreshed and recharged
In need of a spa getaway? One of these should do the trick…THE FAMILY ALL-ROUNDERCarden Park Hotel, CheshireLifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley, husband Andy and kids Poppy, five, and Raffy, two,...
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The glamping spot with delightful alpacas and ponies – plus top-notch roasts
GLAMPING in Warwickshire could be the break you never knew you needed.Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley looks at a quirky lodge that’s the ultimate family win.You’re bound to fall in love with...
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I tried 30-minute flat pack coffee table that’s 10 times faster than IKEA –...
AS soon as we heard the news about a new flat-pack hero coming to the UK, we wanted to try it.Easy Klix by Forte has just launched exclusively with John Lewis & Partners, and offers a 19-piece...
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How to make the prettiest cuppa and nail the ‘cafecore’ trend
EVERYONE remembers their first flowering tea experience – unless you’ve yet to try one, in which case, now is the time.Newby London has launched a flowering tea gift set, which could make a brilliant...
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How to tablescape your Easter spread like a pro – with tips from interior...
IT’S official – Easter is becoming as much of a hosting moment as Christmas.The shops are full of decorating ideas to make your bumper bank holiday a little more special, be it with mini trees adorned...
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From go-kart thrills to immersive ball pits, London has fun activities for...
JABBING the DRS button, I whoop as my F1 electric go-kart flies down the straight and a voice announces I’ve hit a personal best. I’m close to overtaking my husband Andy when he hits his booster and...
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Two self-catering saviours beside the seaside – but which will you pick?
HEAD to the south coast and choose between two idyllic locations for the perfect getaway, To help you choose Associate Editor Sarah Barns and family head to Ferne Lodge near Chichester, while Lifestyle...
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The quintessential British break home to much-loved UK theme park, home-made...
I’M not sure who’s wearing the biggest grin, my husband Andy or our kids Poppy, five, and Raffy, two, as we ride the miniature steam railway through Exbury Gardens.But this quintessential British break...
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Watersports fun with family in Portugal or boozy French spa escape for two –...
The family one Wyndham Grand Algarve, Portugal Writer Victoria Hrastic, husband Marko and kids Freya, 14, Nate, eight, and Dylan, three, discover natural beauty in Quinta do Lago.Wyndham Grand Algarve...
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Habitat gives us all happy returns with its 60th anniversary collection of...
IF you’re having a big birthday – you should celebrate it in style.And that’s exactly what high street interiors brand Habitat has done this week.HABITAT 60From candlestick holders and vases to a red...
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I won Interior Design Masters – my biggest dos and don’t for decorating your...
SHE can count Sophie Ellis-Bexter amongst her fans, has a homeware collection with La Redoute and has set her sights on designing interiors for The Ivy – things aren’t going too badly for the winner of...
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East Midlands makes for fab family staycation – from great museums to...
THE EAST Midlands makes for a fab family escape, says Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley.Birdholme Glamping near Nottingham is the perfect destination for a great staycation.Birdholme Glamping...
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7 ways to give your outside space a glow-up – including a £14 buy to...
WHATEVER outdoor space you have, it should spark joy.If it’s not doing that, Fabulous is on hand to fix that.Annie Sloan, Marks and Spencer, Patch PlantsFrom plants to paint – it’s time to transform...
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From family fun & foodie feasts to mountain adventures & brilliant beaches –...
AFTER some stress-free holiday inspo? You’re in the right place.Whether you’re looking for family fun or foodie feasts, a mountain adventure or brilliant beaches– we’ve tested five all-inclusive...
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How to create the ultimate afternoon teascape inspired by Bridgerton –...
AFTERNOON tea is arguably one of the best British inventions ever.It’s a sure-fire way to get you feeling like royalty or part of the Ton, Bridgerton-style.Talking TablesDecorating your cake with...
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