John Lewis' 2026 Christmas advert has reimagined 'granny-chic' with Kristin Scott Thomas' lust-worthy grandma's house
to find myself lusting after a 'grandma's house'. It's been 20 years since the original John Lewis advert that had us all balling was launched. To celebrate the milestone, every stop has been pulled out to make this…
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The Old 'Rule' Against Blue and Green Is Officially Out – Here’s How Designers Are Styling This Controversial Combination in Chic Spaces
There are tried-and-tested, long-loved color combinations for rooms , and then there are unexpected pairings that aren't always obvious, yet feel just as timeless when done well. This is where pale blue and green slot…
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This Portable Cold Frame Makes It Easier to Protect Tender Plants and Grow Vegetables Through Winter
It is convenient enough to move around and use in a variety of ways, and strong enough to insulate plants from the weather. A polycarbonate cold frame is stronger than a plastic one and ideal for protecting plants in…
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20 Christmas Tree Toppers That’ll Become The Finishing Touch Of Your Holiday Display
That detail is the tree topper. As arguably one of the most important Christmas decor ideas , the tree topper is the decorative touch that can pull an entire holiday arrangement – not just the tree – together. It’s like…
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Selena Gomez's Hanging Kitchen Storage is a Study in Transforming Dead Air Into Functional Beauty
When you install hanging pot racks, the ceiling becomes the perfect extension of your kitchen storage . Selena Gomez 's hanging copper pots are proof. As spotted on her Instagram, the singer has installed a three-bar…
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The 'Sidekick Color' Rule Designers Use to Keep Rooms From Feeling Flat
These secondary colors can be quiet, but they tie the whole palette together and stop room color ideas from feeling disjointed. 'I think it's important to design with a color palette rather than relying on one color to…
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British Airways lost my father’s vital life-saving machine
When his outbound flight arrived at Heathrow, it was returned broken resulting in a frantic search for a loan unit and hours spent in A&E so my father's blood could be monitored. On the return flight to Rome, the machine…
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British Gas resumes force-fitting prepay meters months after £112m settlement
The industry regulator has lifted a block going back almost four years that prevented British Gas from clawing back unpaid bills by fitting such meters in customers' homes after extracting a settlement worth more than…
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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s Connecticut Mantel Decor is a Study in Anti-Minimalist Charm
The secret is to arrange your mantel decor ideas around overall balance, not how closely the individual pieces match. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's former home offers a particularly beautiful example of how to get it…
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How We Test Bakeware at Homes & Gardens – The Expert Criteria Behind Our Recommendations
More than 20 years later, my baking skills have improved, along with my understanding of what makes good bakeware. Now, as Appliances and Cookware Editor at Homes & Gardens , I’m on a mission to help you find the best…
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