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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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Home renovation costs: how much does it cost to renovate a house?
Our guide to home renovation costs will help you budget accurately and trim costs as required
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Home renovation: an expert guide
Planning a home renovation project for the first time – or the first time in a while? Follow these practical steps before starting your renovation project to ensure it runs safely, smoothly and on budget
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Real home: centuries old cottage full of vintage finds and timeless, rustic style
When January Grundy swapped a new-build house for a historic cottage she couldn't wait to maximise its character with antique finds and vintage curios
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Inside the factory: Emma Bridgewater tour
Explore how the iconic Emma Bridgewater mugs are made
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Real home: a stone-built Georgian cottage is transformed into the perfect family home
An idyllic country home on Edinburgh’s doorstep has been transformed to accommodate Kerry Bell and her family, and her craft workshops
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How to fix guttering: clean and repair your house gutters
Learn how to fix guttering and drainpipes and keep your home in the best possible structural shape
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8 reasons why we love Victorian houses
Victorian houses have some of our favourite features, from stunning high ceilings to elegant, charming fireplaces. Here, we take a look at just some of the reasons we love them
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Chelsea Flower Show to go online
Gardening fans celebrate: the first ever virtual RHS Chelsea Flower Show will take place this month
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Real garden: an enchanting bluebell wood garden
This beautiful garden has been created to meld into the ancient bluebell wood that surrounds the characterful cottage
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10 signs you're an afternoon tea connoisseur
Afternoon tea, that very British favourite, gives rise to all sorts of tricky decisions
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Real home: explore a quirky thatched cottage brimming with vintage finds
With a passion for the past, the Hadleighs became the custodians of a picturesque 17th-century cottage which they have lovingly restored
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Real home: an idyllic – and unusual – writing retreat in the garden
Helen Moore’s favourite room is not actually part of her home, it’s a shepherd’s hut, where whitewashed interiors and pretty vignettes create the perfect writing retreat with views of fields and woodland
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Could your home win you a prize worth more than £1,000?
Enter Period Living's Home and Garden of the Year Awards for your chance to win. Here's how...
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Real garden: take a tour of this award winning garden
Two classical musicians have used their creative talents to turn a neglected plot into a pretty cottage garden full of colour, which won the Period Living Best Garden Award 2019
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Edwardian house: get to know your period home's beautiful design
Edwardian houses were a breath of fresh air compared to their Victorian predecessors, making them popular homes today. Discover key design elements and solve maintenance issues with expert advice
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Just because we're in lockdown doesn't mean that you have to miss out on your monthly dose of Period Living. Get instant digital access for just £1.78 a month
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An announcement from Period Living magazine
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Victorian houses: get to know your period home's design
Victorian houses are a ubiquitous sight across UK towns and cities. Discover design influences, identify key architectural details, and solve maintenance issues with our expert guide
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Real home: this 1700s former laundry and dairy has had an award-winning transformation
Former winner of Period Living's home of the Year award, this beautiful family home was once a neglected outbuilding
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Patio doors: 10 room-brightening designs for period homes
Adding patio doors can totally transform your home and lifestyle, allowing you to enjoy more natural light in rooms, make the most of the garden and even extend your living space
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Real home: be inspired by this idyllic 1950s Irish coastal cottage
After visiting Ireland on a painting holiday, Sue and Mark Gilkey decided to buy a traditional cottage there with an inspiring coastal setting
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How to create vintage paint effects
Want to know how to create vintage paint effects? From distressing to gilding, check out these paint effects to transform your old furniture in a few simple steps...
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Real home: a Victorian country cottage with simple Scandi-style interiors
This pretty stone-built country cottage proved the perfect sanctuary from busy city living, and was the ideal place for Jessica and Jason Williams to enjoy a slower pace of life
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Real garden: a small, hilltop garden is brought to life
Having initially been attracted to this small garden because it was low maintenance, the owners soon found themselves planting in earnest and it is now overflowing with blooms
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Afternoon tea: 11 of the best places to take tea
Fancy afternoon tea? We've scoured the country to find the very best tea, scones and finger sandwiches and rounded up the best
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Gardens to visit: 10 best British gardens
Looking for beautiful gardens to visit? Make the most of the summer weather and check out these most stunning of British gardens
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Traditional radiators: how to find the perfect design for your period home
There's nothing good about being cold, so we show you how to choose the perfect traditional radiator to keep your home warm and cosy
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Real home: a classic Georgian manse is given a colourful refresh
Starting with a classic Georgian manse, Carl and Emma Morenikeji filled it with their colourful take on period style to turn it into a stunning family home
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17 renovation mistakes to avoid
Restore your period home properly and avoid renovation mistakes that cause more harm than good, with advice from experts Peter Barker and Douglas Kent
