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At one I attended recently, I found myself wondering: how on earth are little chandeliers hanging from those trees? Wires through… wood? I don’t think so. I asked around and, to my surprise, discovered they’re an elegant…
If you grew cosmos from seed this year, August is the month when a little attention can keep plants flowering generously well into early fall. If you want to grow cosmos , you’ll find they are relatively low-maintenance…
It’s the coastal cool we’ve always known, now leaning into richer tones and tactile textures. Expect grainy Italian leather, bouclé, velvet, even rattan, appearing in a new, slightly less summery way. Pieces like the…
But presenting this as a significant response to the cost of living crisis feels like rearranging the cushions while the sofa is on fire ( Subscriptions you can't easily cancel, sales that aren't sales – I'll end the…
The sitting room, which quickly became Diana’s preferred workspace and personal retreat, was designed to balance royal history with family life. It was here that the couple posed for portraits in 1983 with a young Prince…
The hungry plants need lots of regular moisture; otherwise, you can end up with struggling plants and disappointing fruit. If you can direct water where it is needed most, your plants will thrive, and there are solutions…
Once a title reserved for clean whites and light grays, designers and homeowners alike are searching for hues that feel richer, more sophisticated, and more unique. Which is exactly why aged kitchen colors are emerging…
And if anyone has mastered the trend, it’s Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s, whose effortless steel water feature is perfect for creating a serene atmosphere in a garden - and experts say it’s easy to recreate. Unsurprisingly…
But there's also something incredibly rewarding about rebuilding a lost piece of history, saving it from complete ruin and destruction. For our Next in Design 2025 winner Tess MacGeachy, Founder of Amber Yard , it was a…
It can leave you with wilted, drooping blooms and scorched foliage. But, with a little TLC you can nurture your roses back to good health and revive them once again. Growing roses requires some particular care when hot…