News Archive | October 2026

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October 31st
- The classic George Foreman grill from your childhood just got a serious upgrade – meet Smeg's gorgeous new worktop must-have
- Tinsel Christmas tree skirts are having a huge moment in 2026 – I just found 3 alternatives to Marks & Spencer’s bestselling design
- Shirlie Kemp has decorated her greenhouse for autumn, and the result is magical – it’s a joyous trend every gardener should try this year
- Sorry traditional wreaths, this is the £20 M&S alternative stylish people are choosing instead
October 30th
- Don't throw away your pumpkin after Halloween! It makes a tasty treat for birds – how to prep it safely
- PSA: M&S just dropped the two-time sellout Kelly Hoppen leopard print bolster cushion in a new (more affordable) shape – grab it while you still can
- Aldi’s cult Christmas inclusion candles are back in store this weekend – with up to 200 hours of burn time, you won’t want to miss out
- My garden is littered with leaves and branches from my neighbour's tree after Storm Boelo – I asked legal experts whose responsibility it is to clear it up
October 29th
- Habitat's Morris & Co. Christmas decorations are future heirlooms in the making – 6 pieces I can't wait to decorate my home with for years to come
- Get Ready for winter with savings on Pro Breeze dehumidifiers
- When will I receive my £100 household energy payment? I asked an energy expert what we need to know about the Government’s energy bill payments
- I swapped the £265 Le Creuset Bread Oven on my Christmas list for this £20 version from Aldi instead – I'll be going in-store to pick up this sourdough saviour
- The Victorian Christmas trend having a huge revival in 2026 – and it spotlights the nation's favourite songbird
October 28th
- John Lewis just launched the sofa bed every tidy home needs – its clean lines and space to stash clutter make it a minimalist's dream come true
- Primark’s traditional Christmas serveware looks just like something my grandma would own in the best way – 6 charming picks to elevate the festive dinner table
- Ninja just launched the UK's first 'split-zone' multi-cooker – I tried it to see if it solves this longstanding issue with older slow cookers
- Aldi's beautiful £9 snowglobe candles are back for 2026 – they went viral on social media last year, and I'm buying two while I still can
October 27th
- Forget a second Christmas tree, Habitat's supersized paper snowman is the best way to make a statement this festive season for under £20
- The White Company’s new ‘extra bright’ Christmas tree lives up to its name – it’s the twinkliest tree I’ve ever come across
- Sorry wreaths, this is the stylish alternative trendy people are putting on their door this festive season
October 26th
- 6 clever kitchen organisers I’m snapping up to get ahead of my Christmas food shop, so I can spend less time tidying and more time enjoying the festivities
- Lidl’s £10 electric shoe dryer will dry your shoes fast and banish damp smells – it’s a must-have for wet winters
- Primark’s new Christmas mug is a dead ringer for Anthropologie’s iconic design – and it’s selling for half the price
October 25th
- Amazon’s £30 gadget is the only condensation-buster you need this autumn – it’ll keep your windows dry and your home damp-free
- IKEA is selling a Le Creuset cast iron pot lookalike for less than £40 – it's the perfect finishing touch for a cosy country-style kitchen
October 24th
- Wildlife experts warn against using this common Halloween decoration – it will put birds and hedgehogs at risk
- H&M just dropped the ultimate minimalist Christmas wreath, and I’m obsessed – it's going to be adorning all the chicest doors this festive season
- Sorry tartan, the cosiest homes are stealing this 'old-fashioned' pattern from the fashion world – I've tracked down the homeware brands doing it the best
- M&S's Christmas bedding collection is a masterclass in tasteful festive decor – I'm not surprised it's already flying off the shelves
- This £30 H&M Christmas kids play tent turns any dining table into a festive hideaway – the Halloween version has already sold out
October 23rd
- I got my hands on Aldi’s £25 scented candle advent calendar – this is why it’s one of the best value-for-money calendars I’ve seen this year
- Forget Christmas mugs – I think Next's Gingerbread hot chocolate serving set is the upgrade you need this hosting season
- Calling all Traitors fans! This Claudia Winkleman-inspired mouse Christmas decoration has gone viral – and it’s guaranteed to sell out
- This space-saving minimalist Christmas tree from George Home is made for tiny homes looking for a festive touch
October 22nd
- Sorry microwave meals, Tefal is revolutionising solo dining with the UK's first 'personal cooker'
- This rustic material is quietly taking over Christmas this year – interior design experts say it’s perfect for creating a relaxed, cosy home
- Jamie Oliver’s secret weapon for fast weeknight meals might already be on your kitchen worktop – how he uses it to make healthy dinners in 20 minutes flat
- Michael Sheen’s glass display cabinet is proof that ‘old-fashioned’ kitchen trends work in 2026 – how to get the look according to interior design experts
October 21st
- This is the best type of hedging to feed wildlife, create shade and reduce pollution in your garden – and experts say it thrives in UK soils
- Ninja's sellout alternative to an air fryer is finally back in stock – here's why you'll want to snap up the 2-in-1 appliance that wowed us in testing
- M&S’s Christmas lighting is so good, I’m not surprised it's already selling out – 6 gorgeous festive lights to buy now or regret later
October 20th
- The coolest homes are Merrymaxxing this Christmas – how to nail the look like a pro, according to trend experts
- Tesco is giving away pre-carved pumpkins for free for Halloween – how to get your hands on one
October 19th
- Joseph Joseph just gave their cult cleaning range a tiny home update – it’s a must-have for homes with limited storage space
- Very's cosy LED house decorations that will give your home a gorgeous Hygge glow – 6 festive picks to add to your Christmas decor
- M&S’s new LED twig trees are so stylish, I predict a new bestseller – they’re perfect for adding a cosy glow to your home this Christmas
October 18th
- 'Transition trees' are the breakout festive decorating trend that will make your home sparkle from September to the New Year – how to decorate yours
October 17th
- This chrome rechargeable table lamp looks so good, you’d never believe it was from Morrisons – I can’t believe it’s only £8
- Wildlife experts say this clever gadget will stop your bird bath from freezing over this winter – it’s a fuss-free way to support birds in cold weather
October 16th
- 'I’m ready for people to hate this’ – Stacey Solomon has ditched the Cottagecore aesthetic to create an orange maximalist bathroom, this is why it works so well
- I thought it was impossible to clean my pizza oven properly until Gozney launched this accessory – this is a genuine game changer
- B&Q's bestselling £15 seed advent calendar is back – after using last year's version, it's at the top of my wishlist
- Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo’s ‘modern country’ kitchen is a masterclass in nailing a confident, luxury look – how to get the look according to interior design pros
October 15th
- These festive storage baskets will curb clutter and organise your home in the most whimsical way this Christmas – the 6 I’m buying before they sell out
- Joseph Joseph’s cult laundry basket has just received a clever upgrade that makes it even more efficient – it will make sorting washing faster and easier
- Lavazza’s newest coffee launch promises a pod machine experience with zero waste – but does it actually deliver? I tried out the new Tablí system for myself to find out
- Jerry Hall’s romantic rose archway gives her garden a gorgeous cottage look – garden experts say October is the best time to get started on yours
October 14th
- My take on Benjamin Moore's 2027 Colour of the Year – and why I'd use it in my own home as a lover of bold shades that stand the test of time
- Aldi’s just dropped a £45 dehumidifier, and it’s perfect for keeping small homes free from damp – it will dry your laundry faster, too
- I've waited a year for Habitat's sell-out £5 Christmas star decoration to come back in stock – it's finally back, and I'm buying three while I still can
- M&S’s sell-out tinsel Christmas tree skirt is back for 2026 in an even more stylish colourway – but be quick, it sold out before November last year
October 13th
- IKEA’s whimsical Christmas lamps add so much character and charm to your decor – 6 quirky picks to add to your home this festive season
- This £7 Argos shoe rack is the clever addition your hallway needs this autumn – and the stackable design makes it perfect for smaller spaces
- Victoria Beckham launched her first tableware collection, just in time for hosting season – this is what to get to serve your guests in style like Posh Spice
- Lidl is selling an electric leaf blower for under £30 that blows, vacuums and shreds – it’s perfect for tidying up autumn gardens on a budget
October 12th
- 6 clever Christmas storage solutions to protect and organise your decorations – the affordable buys I’m snapping up to get ahead of the game
- Next just supersized the paper Christmas tree trend with its 5ft light-up tree – I predict a sell-out
- IKEA’s £22 candle chandelier is the ultimate cheat code to a cosy Christmas – it’s the perfect balance of festive and luxury
October 11th
- Next has dropped the prettiest laundry hamper I've ever seen – and it doubles up as a chic way to hide clutter in any room
- This clever Argos coat rack is now 20% off – and its bonus storage space makes it ideal for smaller hallways
- David Beckham’s huge traditional greenhouse has me green with envy – how to get a similar look on a budget
October 10th
- 5 ways to reuse plant clippings in your garden this autumn – improve your soil quality, help wildlife and protect your plants for cooler weather
- M&S and Kelly Hoppen have quietly added a bold new colourway to their collaboration – 6 pieces that will cosy up your home this autumn
October 9th
- Rob Beckett’s teal kitchen proves this bold colour can work in both modern and period homes – and experts explain why
- Can you complain about bad smells coming from your neighbour's property? Yes – everything you need to know, according to legal pros
- I got a preview of Aldi’s hugely popular Christmas Specialbuys for 2026 – these are the pieces to look out for and when they’re launching
- IKEA’s LED Christmas tree is made entirely of fairy lights – and it’s perfect for small spaces
October 8th
- Richard E. Grant’s circus-inspired dining area is characterful, humorous and kooky – here’s what designers love about it
- Tom Kerridge’s bestselling M&S cookware range has just dropped new additions, starting at £10 – here’s what to buy before it sells out
- James Blunt’s bold striped bathroom proves you don’t need to play it safe with pattern – here’s how to get the look
October 7th
- Paul Hollywood’s cat has divided the internet after getting on the kitchen counters – and he told us he hates the habit, too
- This £16 shoe organiser kept my hallway spotless last Christmas – and I've used it every day since to curb shoe clutter
- These £10 solar lanterns made our garden look instantly more expensive – they're perfect for cosy autumn evenings
- Birds need your help this October – 5 ways to support robins, finches and songbirds
October 6th
- 6 genius buys I’m snapping up to autumn-proof my tiny hallway – they’ll curb clutter and stop muddy shoes in their tracks
- Lidl is selling a Crockpot slow cooker for under £20 – I’ve used the model for 7 years and swear by it for autumn cooking
- The prettiest air fryer on the market just got upgraded – Our Place fixed the one thing holding the original back
- These are the 12 ‘cool girl’-coded Amazon buys that I’ve got my eye on – you’d never guess where they were from
- Habitat’s new lighting range is perfect for making your home feel effortlessly snug and stylish – 6 cosy picks that prove it
October 5th
- Lidl’s £16 heated cushion could help you stay cosy without turning on the heating
- Sorry Nespresso, Aldi has just dropped a compact pod machine for under £35 – it’s perfect for small kitchens
- This £10 Argos shoe rack is perfect for keeping muddy boots and wet jackets tidy this autumn – its slim design means it’ll suit narrow hallways, too
- Your bookshelf deserves better lighting – these 6 lamps will make your books the star
- IKEA’s £7 ghost lamp is going viral – and it looks ridiculously cute even before you take it out of the box
October 4th
- Yankee Candle has launched 2 The Traitors candles – will you choose Faithful or Traitor?
- HexClad’s new hybrid bakeware could be the secret to better bakes – and banishing those dreaded soggy bottoms
- I’ve got my eye on Cotswold Company’s new National Trust furniture collection – and pieces start from under £200
October 3rd
- 1 surprising place spiders hide in your home – and the 5-minute task that gets rid of them for good
- Argos Home has dropped a sleek recycling bag that's perfect for small spaces – and it even sorts your waste for you
October 2nd
- This £2 buy could help keep spiders out this autumn – and you probably already have it at home
- Dunelm’s rotating shoe storage is 30% off – and its clever design doubles your hallway storage
- Lidl has just dropped a stunning pumpkin cast iron casserole that looks just like Le Creuset – I can’t believe it’s under £35
October 1st
- Miranda Hart has beautifully zoned her open-plan living room – it’s a brilliant example if you’re stuck for ideas
- 'Burrowcore' is taking over from 'cottagecore' as autumn's cosiest decor trend – how to layer your lighting for a fairytale glow