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Things people with a tidy under-the-stairs cupboard always have
I live in a small home with minimal built-in storage, but I do have a very handy (and surprisingly large) under-the-stairs…
What to do with perennials in March – 6 crucial tasks
They might come back every year, but knowing what to do with perennials in March will have them off to a strong start for the…
M&S just turned its cocktail tinnies into scented candles
Marks & Spencer just dropped a range of four scented candles that look and smell much like the retailer’s iconic cocktail tinnies…
I think M&S’s luxe-for-less linen bedding will sell out fast
M&S has just relaunched its bestselling linen bedding collection online, and with spring in the air, I predict this anti-trend…
3 years on from my review of Sage’s bestselling coffee machine
If you’re going to spend hundreds of pounds on a coffee machine, the least you need it to do is last. That’s why I’m revisiting…
Next’s released a really stylish rattan swivel garden chair
Finally, we have got ourselves some sunshine this week, at last! The return of the sun and overall warmer weather has me thinking…
I’ve spotted the most comfortable-looking sofa set at George Home
2026 will be the year that I invest in new garden furniture. I say this because I also told myself the same last year — alas, the…
5 things people with tidy coffee corners always have
For me, enjoying the everyday is all about making a ritual of little luxuries. One of those non-negotiables for me is enjoying my…
The spring pruning mistake stopping your plants bouncing back
Spring is finally here, and the urge to get outside and start pruning is irresistible. Take care, then, not to fall foul of this…
The one thing you shouldn’t do with jasmine right now
If you want your jasmine plant to flower well, its success could hinge on the time you prune it – and experts are warning us to…
When to plant blueberries for the best harvests every year
Blueberries are one of the most rewarding fruits you can grow at home, and knowing when to plant blueberries is the key to…
This over-sink chopping board is my best buy for small kitchens
I recently visited KBB, the leading kitchen and bathroom design show, and left with tonnes of ideas about what I would choose for…