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Essex village named among Britain's best places to work from home
A village in Essex which is "said to be the most photographed village in England" has been named among Britain's best locations to work from home. Finchingfield was included alongside 19 other locations in a list from the Daily Mail, which analysed
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Hampshire village named among Britain's best places to work from home
A VILLAGE in Hampshire with a "good selection of shops" and "great walks" has been named among Britain's best locations to work from home. Overton was included alongside 19 other locations in a list from the Daily Mail, which analysed various criteria
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Wallpaper is the gift that keeps on giving, so ensure you can live with it
Wallpapers are back in the limelight, and as an interior designer I’m delighted. I adore wallpapers and the creativity it fires up in me. Clients often ask how to use wallpapers in their homes. Should you have a feature wall, or go for the whole room
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How a ceramics evening class changed the life of a support worker
A few years ago, Lucy Bell signed up for a ceramics evening class and was immediately hooked. At the time, she was looking for some headspace from the intense work she was doing as a support worker for people with mental health difficulties. She
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Embrace the beauty of summer by hosting a gathering outdoors
As the days grow longer and the evenings warmer, embrace the beauty of summer by hosting a gathering outdoors. Whether it's a sunny brunch or a twilight dinner party, a well-designed tablescape can transform an outdoor space into a stylish, inviting
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'It's important to think about sustainability' when furnishing your home
Creating beautiful, timeless homes where clients can truly enjoy life has been the simple goal of Kent-based interior designer, Emma McColl. As owner and designer at Oliver Henley Interiors, Emma established the business last year, and takes great
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Phil Spencer recommends Hampshire spot as one of the best UK places to downsize
A place in Hampshire has been recommended by Phil Spencer as a great spot if you are looking to downsize in the UK. The 54-year-old is known for presenting the Channel 4 property shows Location, Location, Location and Love It or List It alongside
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Forget the kitchen, your hallway should be the heart of your home...
Taking on a new house build might be a dream or a step too far for some of us, but for Stephanie Bearman, it enhanced her love of interior design and even sowed the seed for a new career away from her IT background. Along with her husband, the
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A Lancaster firm celebrates a centenary of textile tradition
Lancashire’s global reputation was built on textiles. Much of that proud heritage has been lost in recent decades but one Lancaster firm has been woven into the fabric of the city for 100 years. Standfast & Barracks is one of the UK’s biggest home
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The French connection in the heart of Sussex
It would be hard to guess from the name or the style of the stunning pieces of furniture that they had anything to do with Sussex but French Bedroom is firmly rooted in the county. Every curve of a headboard, every pillow ruffle, and the intricate
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Why bringing the patterns of nature into our homes is good for our health
Our world is full of pattern. Whether we realise it or not, we are deeply bonded to what we experience out in nature. Naturally occurring patterns are inherently soothing to we humans as they connect us to the natural world around us. Taking inspiration