Taylor Swift’s Vintage Gold Christmas Tree Is a Study in Nostalgic, Collected-Over-Time Decor

It's almost poetic, then, that 13 years after she first shared the tree in her hotel room, it feels even more inspiring than ever. Few people could share hotel Christmas decor and still have people talking about it over…

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I Tried Xtrema's Pure Ceramic Bakeware – It's a Rewarding Upgrade for Experienced Home Bakers

The Xtrema Pure Ceramic Bakeware Set came with a serious learning curve, but after several rounds of experimentation, I found it to be a durable, quality bakeware option for more experienced bakers who want to be…

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4 Simple Steps for Overwintering Citronella Plants – for Gorgeously Scented Foliage Year After Year

This scent is thought to deter mosquitoes, but that has never been proven; still, citronella remains a sought-after plant for summer with its textured foliage, delicate pink flowers, and that intoxicating scent when the…

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Base Rate rises to 4% – what can buyers and homeowners expect now?

For anyone looking to buy a home or for those coming to the end of their mortgage deal, this rise naturally raises questions about the impact on mortgage rates and affordability . But an increased Base Rate doesn’t…

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Forget Seasonal Decor Fatigue – How Designers Use 'Slow Styling' to Craft a Timeless Holiday Scheme From Fall Through to New Year

You could redecorate your home for every one of the "-ber" months, and social media often suggests that you should. And while it's such a joy to tweak your home for the holidays, is it essential to overhaul it for every…

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Aldi’s £10 Christmas tree train set adds instant magic to your festive decor – it’s perfect for bringing some Christmas whimsy into your home

And what captures that essence more than a model train and tracks adorning the branches of your best artificial Christmas tree ? Now available at Aldi stores, the LED Christmas Tree Train Animation (£9.99) is an…

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How Designer Jaimie Belew Gave a Brand-New California Home the Soul of an Old-World European Estate

'It wasn't necessarily the farmhouse style itself that the client loved,' says designer Jaimie Belew, founder and principal designer at Maison Jaimie Belew Interior Design . 'It was the warmth, authenticity, and…

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Artemest Launched Its First-Ever Furniture Collection in Milan, But Its Nostalgic ’90s New York Sequel Is Even Cooler

The city also yielded one of its most noteworthy collaborators, multidisciplinary design studio GACHOT, with whom it launched its first proprietary furniture collection. Now, adding to a growing list of Manhattan…

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3 Simple Kitchen Upgrades Designers Recommend You Do Before Hosting for the Holidays

So, it only seems right that your kitchen gets the same holiday treatment as your cozier rooms. It goes beyond being stocked up on all the right ingredients and adding a sprinkle of Christmas decor – ensuring you have…

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Lidl is selling a 7ft Christmas tree for under £40 – I’m calling it the ultimate bargain buy of this year’s festive season

It’s true that the best artificial Christmas trees can be expensive. The best and most realistic models can easily set you back hundreds of pounds. And while many of us would like the best Christmas decor, this isn’t…

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