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Gin cocktails recipes: 6 easy gin-based ideas ideal for Christmas Eve
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How to make a Christmas wreath: 5 easy ways using natural greenery and foliage
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DIY Christmas decorations: 10 quick ideas for a homemade Christmas
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FREE Sophie Allport apron, teatowel and recipe book when you subscribe to PL
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30 Christmas dinner ideas for a festive feast like no other
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Enjoy traditional Family Christmas past-times with these Victorian parlour games
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14 vintage bedroom ideas for your country-style boudoir
Be inspired by these vintage bedroom ideas, from classic cottage style to bold Mid-century modern schemes, and everything in between
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Kitchen gardens – 10 steps to start your own vegetable garden and what to grow
Kitchen garden ideas: Top growing tips from the experts. How to start a vegetable garden in raised beds, pots and more – even for beginners.
By Leigh Clapp •
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20 garden fence ideas – cheap, colorful designs to fence off your outdoor space
Garden fence ideas: Fence off your patio, vegetable garden or front yard in style to up privacy and help keep the dog in too.
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Shade gardens – 15 ideas and design tips for a beautiful outdoor space year-round
Shade gardens can feel bright with the right advice. Our design ideas will see yours full of lush foliage, beautiful flowers, even veg and more.
By Leigh Clapp •
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Mediterranean gardens: design ideas and planting tips for a bright display
Drought resistant, low maintenance and gorgeous, Mediterranean gardens are all the rage. These are the beautiful plants and design options that will work in your garden.
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to make raised beds – an easy and budget DIY for growing veg and flowers
Raised beds are a beautiful and practical way to grow vegetables and flowers easily. Learn how to make raised beds with our budget-friendly DIY.
By Melanie Griffiths •
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21 vertical garden ideas – DIY looks using planters, trellis and more for small spaces
Vertical gardening: Make the most of a small garden, balcony or other space using planters, trellis and more for DIY displays that are cheap and easy to create.
By Leigh Clapp •
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Container gardening – 7 steps to grow plants, veg, herbs and more in pots
Container gardening: A beginner's guide to growing plants, vegetables, herbs and more in pots. Ideas for every tiny type of outdoor space.
By Rachel Crow •
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25 summer house ideas: add a garden building you love from the outside in
Be inspired to create a space for relaxing, crafting, working and more with these brilliant summer house ideas
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Spring gardening – 12 tips to get your plot ready for planting and the warmer months
These spring gardening tips and ideas will help revive your outdoor space for the warmer months ahead. From soil restoration, to spring flowers, maintenance and more.
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to clean stone floors – spruce natural stone tiles, plus, why vinegar is a no go
DIY expert Helaine Clare's shares her knowledge on how to clean stone floors step-by-step. Plus, why you shouldn't use vinegar
By Helaine Clare •
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Bathroom design: find out how to create a space you love
Get your bathroom design right first time. All the knowhow and inspiration you need is in our expert guide
By Sarah Warwick •
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Roll top bath ideas
A stunning roll top bath adds drama to a traditional bathroom. Here are ways to get the biggest impact from a statement tub
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Walks near me (you ask)? Here are 11 of the best to help you exercise for 2021
Need some exercise in 2021 and thinking a nice walk will do the trick? There's nothing quite like wrapping up for a crisp winter walk, so we've rounded up the best
By Holly Reaney •
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Have you got the new issue of Period Living?
Packed with beautiful homes, decorating inspiration, expert advice and more, the January issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek...
By Period Living •
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Best real Christmas trees – a guide to choosing the finest fir
Looking for the best real Christmas tree this year? Here are our top tips for making the best choice...
By Mick Lavelle •
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How to lime wood: everything you need to get that white wash effect
Want to know how to lime wood? Helaine Clare's simple, step-by-step instructions will help transform old wood furniture and exposed timber surfaces
By Helaine Clare •
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Kitchen wallpaper ideas: 16 beautiful designs to update your space
These kitchen wallpaper ideas prove a quick, affordable and beautiful solution to kitchen walls in need of a some TLC
By Lucy Searle •
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DIY fall wreath: how to make an autumnal centrepiece for your door
This DIY fall wreath is super easy to make at home; just follow our easy step-by-step guide
By Hebe Hatton •
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14 winter plants to add interest to your garden
Choose winter plants to bring life to your garden through the colder months. From structural plants with colourful stems to winter flowers and berries
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to plan a winter garden – from planting to maintenance and wildlife
Our winter garden advice will help bring life to your outside space in the dormant season. This is how to plan and create a beautiful display in winter
By Leigh Clapp •
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When to prune hydrangeas – and how to do it right
Find out when to prune hydrangeas and how to do it to get them looking their best with this expert pruning advice
By Rachel Crow •
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Real home: explore this William Morris-inspired canalside home
When narrowboat owners Jane and Julian Souter had the chance to own a house right on the canal they didn’t take much convincing to make it their new home, even though there was a lot of work to be done first
By Karen Darlow •
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Garden gates: 11 garden gate ideas and tips for a stylish exterior
A great garden starts with great garden gate ideas. Take a look at these beautiful entrances – including Monty Don's gorgeous garden gate
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Cottage gardens: how to plan yours – plus 14 cottage garden ideas to copy
Create the perfect cottage garden with our expert advice and ideas to help plan the best layout, planting scheme and more.
By Leigh Clapp •
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Bake Off is back! And here's what Bake Off finalists want in their dream kitchen
As Bake Off returns to our screens, we reveal the key ingredients to turn your kitchen into a showstopper, with tips from the series’ stars
By Holly Reaney •
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How to clean a fireplace
A real fire is a treat but causes wear and tear, so you need to know how to clean a fireplace if yours is to stay looking good
By Helaine Clare •
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How to clean a chimney
Find out how to clean a chimney to keep them working safely and efficiently
By Roger Hunt •
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15 traditional fireplaces – design ideas to inspire your renovation
These are our favourite traditional fireplace ideas – from cast iron fireplaces to Victorian fireplace ideas – for adding character to your home
By Holly Reaney •
