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"Honey, I shrunk the jumper": a handy guide on how to unshrink your clothes

Bringing your clothes back from the shrink is not as impossible a task as you may think. No matter if you're trying to unshrink a polyester tee or your favourite pair of jeans, we have the solution for you
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How to make a simple hand-tied bouquet of flowers

Turning a posy of flowers in to a neat bouquet is a life skill worth having. In an extract from her book Vintage Flowers, Vic Brotherson of Scarlet & Violet reveals how to make the perfect hand-tied bunch.
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A first time renovator shares her pearls of wisdom

Nadine Bacchus-Garrick – better known as the mind behind Instagram account @rona_renovation – has been renovating her house for over a year; here, she shares the lessons learnt along the way for anyone about to undertake a similar project
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How to declutter your life

Professional organiser Sophie March of 'The Order Restorers' offers her top tips on how to declutter your life and bring harmony to your home
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Kit Kemp on how to make a large room feel cosy

Kit Kemp on creating warmth in a large room - the Ham Yard Hotel designer explains how to make even the grandest room feel homely.
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How to press flowers

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How to be creative with space in the kitchen

The team at British Standard offer top tips on how to work with the space you have in your kitchen to create the best layout possible
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How to choose a kitchen worktop

Katie Fontana, Co-Founder and Creative Director of British Standard and Plain English, explains the pros and cons of the surfaces to choose from for kitchen worktops.
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A spring bouquet by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding florist

A spring bouquet by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding florist Philippa Craddock.
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The Hick's guide to geometric pattern

Designer Ashley Hicks uses his father's designs in a modern context and how to use geometric pattern in interiors.
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How to hang wallpaper

The experts at House of Hackney give us their step-by-step handy guide to papering a room
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An interior designer’s guide to pelmets

Interior designer Cameron Kimber's country house in New South Wales has plenty of ideas to inspire, but none more so than his array of fabulous pelmets. Here he shares his inspiration and advice for brilliant borders…
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Six ways to pull off the matchy-matchy look

Our stylists reimagine 'matchy-matchy' - the confident, joyous application of a single pattern to walls, furniture, bedding and drapery all at once: and here's how to get it right.
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How To Find Interiors Bargains On eBay

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How to: statement flowers

For larger floral arrangements, chicken wire is a florist's best friend. In an extract from her beautiful book[/i] Vintage Flowers[i], Vic Brotherson of Scarlet & Violet advises how to make a statement display using this humble tool.