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Why window seats are not just for bay windows
There is nothing quite like curling up on a comfy window seat with a cup of tea and a good book, watching the world go by or just admiring your handiwork in the garden, especially if it is a cold but sunny day outside; the heat through the glass warms
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Wallpaper designs inspired by the Sussex beach and countryside
It may only have an official population of 885 but one resident of the tiny village of Climping has made it world famous. From the rock pools at low tide on the beach to the seagulls wheeling above the distant hills, and birds chattering in the blossoming
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The Kent interiors company specialising in bespoke soft furnishings
Chloe Hannay is well-known for her elegant flair with colour, pattern and bespoke soft furnishings and this year she celebrates a decade of founding Kent-based Willow & Bert Interiors. Chloe and her team love working with all of their clients and
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Tradition in wood: a visit to Carpenter Oak in Buckfastleigh
On a visit to Carpenter Oak’s framing yard at Buckfastleigh I’m struck by a somewhat enchanting stillness which greets me as I arrive. Tucked away within winding Devon hedgerows and surrounded by picturesque rolling green fields, it’s almost a
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Everything you need to know about planning your renovation project
Jason Park is a property developer with 20 years’ experience. As well as renovating rental properties, he has restored and rebuilt 8 properties for his family to live in over the years including a 20-room chateau in France that featured on George Clarke
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Vintage wallpaper designs inspired by the V&A archive
For those of us who struggle to operate the average desktop printer, the rhythmic movement of the printing equipment at 1838 Wallcoverings in Clayton le Moors is jaw dropping. Around 20 metres of wallpaper a minute are printed on each antique machine
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The cutting edge of craftsmanship in these unique furniture pieces
When creativity and entrepreneurialism are in the DNA, what to do but establish a world-leading furniture-making company? Kate Houghton meets Mark Boddington, founder of Silverlining Furniture Ah, you say, Boddington – that’ll be the brewery, then
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Expert advice on spring cleaning and de-cluttering
Spring is here and you can practically hear the fizzing of the lemon and baking soda. As you get busy cleaning and de-cluttering your home this month, be comforted by the fact there is a world of expert help out there - both online and in person- to
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Suffolk sculptor is inspired by the fragile coast
Nancy Main's studio is the kind of place you want to explore all afternoon. ‘This has always been a place where things are made,’ she says, reflecting on the origins of the large bright space, once a draper’s shop. There are books, plants, tools
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The Somerset family company creating stylish products since 1948
Established in 1948, Owen Barry are manufacturers of sheepskin, leather and cowhide lifestyle products, clothing, and accessories. CINDI: ‘ It all began when my Great Grandparents came over to Somerset from Ireland at the end of the 1800’s. It
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The best colour schemes for north, south, east and west-facing rooms
With a vast library of paint colours at our fingertips, fancy finishes and so many takes on trending colours such as blue – from cool, to light and airy, to muted, to deep – now here’s a conundrum to puzzle our paintbrush. As Sarah Lloyd, paint
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Win a family ticket to the Royal Cheshire Show
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Royal Cheshire County Show 2024! The event held on June 18th and 19th at the Cheshire County Showground, promises an exciting celebration of agriculture, rural life, and everything in between. Immerse yourself