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Why isn't my jasmine flowering? Experts reveal what you can do to get this sweet-smelling plant to bloom
Jasmine is one of the most beautiful and fragrant climbers around – but only if it blooms...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Everyone with expensive taste is buying these 6 tableware picks from The White Company's Summer Sale – they start at £8
Your summer table, inside or out, will have never looked better
By Holly Cockburn
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Lidl’s new Kamado BBQ is a dead ringer for the cult Big Green Egg – it’s more than £200 cheaper than Aldi’s version
Run, don't walk, to your local middle aisle
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to reset your home after Christmas to restore a sense of calm
Follow these 7 steps to get back to normal at home and beat post-Christmas blues
By Eilidh Williams
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Every year I save money on Christmas by shopping a year ahead in the Boxing Day sales - these are the bargains I'm snapping up
We might still be in the midst of Christmas 2024, but my trick for big savings next year is to start shopping now
By Rebecca Knight
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How to turn wrapping paper into bows for last-minute New Year's Eve decorations in 2 simple steps
Don't let your wrapping paper go to waste this year - make these beautiful bows instead
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to transition your Christmas decor for New Year’s – 7 ways to quickly swap and repurpose your festive decor
Welcome the New Year with ease and no stress
By Sara Hesikova
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How to craft the perfect festive dining space, according to design experts
The styling and hosting secrets the professionals rely on
By Jennifer Morgan
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How to use a metallic scheme this festive season, according to an interior design expert
Metallic finishes are trending, but if you get the styling right this look could become a holiday season staple
By Charlotte Boyd
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How to make clear ice cubes – use this fool-proof method for dazzling cocktails this Christmas
This is what you need to do to achieve crystal-clear ice cubes this Christmas
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to get rid of Christmas lights - everything you need to know about safely recycling old fairy lights
Step away from the bin, there is another destination for your lights
By Kezia Reynolds