Latest articles by Rebecca Davies
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Secret gardens: have a nosy round the roses at No. 10 Downing Street this Open Garden Squares Weekend
Every year some of London's most exclusive private gardens open their gates to the general public during the aptly (if not particularly catchily) named Open Garden Squares Weekend. So if you're keen to find out whether David Cameron's grass is greener than yours, or feel like hanging out in the place that inspired EastEnders' Albert Square, grab your A-Z and get garden spotting
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Eerie pictures from inside 'Red Dress Manor', the Grade II-listed building left untouched since the death of its mysterious owner in the 1970s
Calcott Hall, a manor house in Wales, has lain abandoned for 40 years. But ignore the mould and cobwebs, and you could almost believe the owner had just popped out for a pint of milk, leaving her favourite red dress hanging on the wardrobe door…
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More monkey business: who will triumph in the battle for Darwin the ‘Ikea monkey’? And will his ex owner go ape if it’s not her?
He's back! The monkey found wandering around the Toronto branch of Ikea last winter - wearing a rather stylish faux-shearling coat - is now the subject of a court battle as his former owner fights to win him back. We couldn't resist bringing you the latest newsflash on the pampered primate
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Welcome to 'Hirst-on-Sea': hell-raising artist Damien Hirst is laying the groundwork for a controversial new village near his picturesque Devon home
Damien Hirst is used to sparking controversy in the art world. But now he's brought the debate rather closer to home with his proposal to build a 187-acre extension to the village of Ilfracombe in Devon - just down the road from his £3.5 million farmhouse. So what do the locals think?
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Angel Strawbridge’s tips on how to welcome guests into your home this Christmas
Sprinkle a little Escape to the Chateau magic over the festivities
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Love all things pink? Stay in Essex’s ‘pink palace’ for £1,800 a night
If you think pink is the queen of colours, then you might want to book a night in Eaton House – an Essex mansion that's bright pink inside and out and comes with a hot tub, bar and garden unicorn.
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A London love nest fit for a king: the house where Edward VIII seduced Wallis Simpson (and another mistress) is up for sale
In 1936, Edward VIII - the Queen’s uncle - scandalised the nation when he chose love over duty, abdicating from the throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. Now, the Primrose Hill house where Mrs Simpson first caught the roving royal eye is on the market for £18 million.
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Nursery chairs - our pick of the best
Looking for nursery chairs? We've picked out 10 of our favourite rocking chairs, glider chairs and all-round comfy chairs for you and your baby to relax in
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Get the Game of Thrones look in your home
Excited that the new series of Game of Thrones has started? Live like the Lannisters and style like the Starks with these home accessories inspired by the hit fantasy show
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Queen of baking Mary Berry turns her hand to household tips in new book
Mary Berry's new book Mary's Household Tips and Tricks will share the ex-Bake Off star's words of wisdom on everything from polishing silver to cleaning the loo.
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Decorating with bright colours to give your home a vibrant new look
Colour is making a big comeback in our homes. And decorating with bright colours is easier than you might think.
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Nursery furniture - our pick of the best
Looking for nursery furniture? Take a look at these stylish nursery furniture sets, cribs, nursing chairs and other baby furniture essentials
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Back to school: life hacks for the new school year
The summer holidays are almost at an end (sob!). Here's how to make the going back to school process as painless as possible - for pupils and parents
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Kitchen Unit Doors - Our Pick of the Best
Looking for an easy, affordable way to update you kitchen? Switch up your cabinet doors to give it a striking new look in an instant.
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Beautiful bargain home buys from the supermarkets and high street
Time for an autumn refresh? We've scoured the high street and supermarkets for gorgeous new-season home buys that are as easy on the eye as they are on the wallet
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Dishwasher vodka: the quick-fix cocktail craze that’s flooding the nation
Flavoured vodka is all the rage these days - though anyone who’s ever spent an hour stuffing Skittles into a bottle then waited weeks for the sweets to ‘infuse’ will know how much of a faff it can be to make. But now you can create a delicious vodka cocktail all at the push of a button - a dishwasher button, to be precise. Read on to find out how to make your very own ‘dishwasher vodka’.
