Inspiration

Do you dream of Victorian townhouses and cottages in the country, but live in a modern two-up two-down? Many new houses lack the charm of older homes, but with these handy tips you can add character to any new build!

Nothing says "I love you" quite like a bunch of flowers, especially handpicked ones. But if you've chosen the beautiful blooms yourself, how do arrange them into a breathtaking display? Here are some tips for creating a floral gift to make her smile.

If you believe that old chestnut about first impressions being everything, then you’ll recognise the importance of a good doormat. It sets the tone for people’s opinion of your home and it should therefore reflect your personality. So the question is, what is yours saying about you?

Clutter is a persistent beast. It breeds daily until it takes over every nook, cranny and surface in your home and it’s very difficult to get rid of permanently. But the clutter-monster can be vanquished. If you want to banish it for good, we’ve got the lowdown on just what you need to do.

Don't want to splash out on an advent calendar this year? Caroline from Caroline Makes is here to show you how to bake one instead!

There's always one, that person who's almost impossible to buy for, but this year you don't have to revert to socks and gift vouchers. We've put together some gift ideas that are a little out of the ordinary, so you can get a thoughtful Christmas present for the hard-to-buy-for friend in your life.

Hundreds of Christmas gifts compete each December to be the item that shoppers must get their hands on, often reducing parents to fighting in the aisles. These crazes sometimes get out of hand and are regularly just passing fads, but the must-have gift becomes something you'll always remember fondly, especially if you were a kid when it came out.

With its romantic, faded elegance, shabby chic is the perfect style for your bedroom. So if you love this pretty, faded style, here are four easy ways to recreate the look in your own boudoir.