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I’ve just discovered B&Q is the best place to shop art deco style opulent lighting – you won’t believe how affordable it is either

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Ever since Pinterest announced that Art Deco would be a defining style in the Autumn and winter months, I’ve been so excited to see this style pop up at my favourite stores. But one that took me completely by surprise is B&Q’s lighting range, which is packed to the brim with grand, stately lighting options. … Read more

Matalan’s new bow tableware looks so much like Anthropologie’s bestselling designs – it’s the perfect budget alternative

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Around this time last year, Anthropologie released some of the prettiest tableware that I’ve ever laid eyes on with dinner plates, mugs, bowls, placemats, napkins and more adorned with beautiful bows. That range is still available today and is among the brand’s bestsellers. But if Anthropologie’s prices are not within your budget, Matalan just dropped … Read more

I’ve never had space for a big and bulky multi-cooker, but this gorgeous mini version just convinced me to make room in my kitchen

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Even though I test multi-cookers as part of my 9-5 as Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor, I’ve never taken the plunge on installing one in my own (small) kitchen. That’s because they’re often big, bulky and not the prettiest. That’s all change with the launch of Instant Pot’s Classic Multi Cooker in mini size (via … Read more

5 flowering plants you can collect seeds from right now to fill your summer garden with bold blooms for free

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We may be heading into the cooler months, but this doesn’t mean you should put your gardening gloves down just yet. In fact, it’s time for one of the year’s most fun gardening jobs: collecting seeds ready to fill your garden with beautiful colours next growing season. Collecting seeds from your garden is not only … Read more

Wild Blooms to Winding Paths: Charming Cottage Garden Ideas

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Beautiful, charming, whimsical: a cottage garden offers it all. Originating from rural England, this gardening style features a blend of flowers, herbs, and vegetables in small, informal plots around their cottages. What sets them apart from traditional gardens? They aren’t as tied to symmetry or structure, but more free-flowing in design with dense plantings that … Read more

The Importance Of A Well-Designed House Plan: Building Your Dream Home with Confidence

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When people picture their dream home, it’s rarely a sheet of blueprints that comes to mind. It’s the cozy kitchen where family dinners happen, or the porch where you imagine sipping coffee in the morning. But here’s the catch — none of that exists without a plan. A house plan looks simple, just a bunch … Read more

A New Study Says Living in This Area Can Actually Increase Your Life Span — Yes, Really

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Lara Walsh is a freelance lifestyle writer covering home, wellness, travel, and beauty topics from an experiential angle. Previously the Associate Experiences Editor at Elite Daily, Lara has also written for InStyle, Bustle, Business Insider, and the EveryGirl. When she’s not…read more