Cara Laskaris

Feeling in a rut when it comes to picking a colour scheme for your interiors, or struggling to navigate the latest colour trends? Instead of playing it safe with a neutral palette, dare to inject some drama and excitement into your home with these unexpected but sophisticated colour pairings.From sunshine shades to rich primary colours, here are three bold new colour combos you may not have considered that are sure to reinvigorate any space...Yellow blue What could be more joyful than invigorat…

When it comes to sustainable living, we all want to do our bit – but there are some people working tirelessly for causes that may not be on everyone’s radars. Did you know that worms reduce food waste and improve our soil; that ‘rewiggling’ rivers and streams can help flood-proof the countryside; or the benefits of producing slow fashion underpants in Wales?This Earth Day, we’re celebrating five of our favourite eco heroes who each champion very different, but equally worthwhile, sustainable cau…

Sometimes a house can be too perfect. When Lisa Dawson and her husband Joe bought their picturesque classical Georgian home in Yorkshire, it had been given, in Lisa’s words, a “sleek, developer finish” that was more magnolia than period charm. Even the original wooden shutters had been hidden under soulless roller blinds. But underneath the glossy façade was a wealth of character waiting to be tapped into – and Lisa was determined to bring back the house’s mojo with her signature mix of vintage…

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The award highlights the importance of sustainability within the horticultural industry

Our pick of unique wedding gifts to wow the special couple – from countryside experiences to heirloom-worthy homeware

Part of the appeal of a country hotel getaway is immersing yourself in a perfectly curated home from home. But have you ever wished you could steal their style? We’re spotlighting some of our favourite hotel escapes to give you characterful interior inspiration and decorating ideas – and speaking to the designers behind them to reveal their design secrets and tips to get the look yourself.First up is the family-run, boutique hotel, Thyme, nestled in the Cotswolds. With its honey-hued stone build…

Part of the appeal of a country hotel getaway is immersing yourself in a perfectly curated home from home. But have you ever wished you could steal their style?We’re spotlighting some of our favourite hotel escapes to give you characterful interior inspiration and decorating ideas – and speaking to the designers behind them to reveal their design secrets and tips to get the look yourself.Previously we covered family-run Thyme in the Cotswolds, but this time it’s the turn of boutique hotel chain…

Part of the appeal of a country hotel getaway is immersing yourself in a perfectly curated home from home. But have you ever wished you could steal their style?We’re spotlighting some of our favourite hotel escapes to give you characterful interior inspiration and decorating ideas – and speaking to the designers behind them to reveal their design secrets and tips to get the look yourself.Previously we covered family-run Thyme in the Cotswolds and boutique hotel chain The Pig, this time we deep d…

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