Christmas
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This is the one place you're forgetting to clean before Christmas – and it's probably covered in germs
The small surfaces hiding big germs...
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Pretty but practical Christmas gifts your friends and family will *actually* use – they’ll tackle clutter, rather than add it
Spoil your loved ones by NOT cluttering their homes
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People are using bottles of prosecco to store their Christmas lights, and I’m only jealous I didn’t think of it first
It's my new favourite festive storage hack
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This calm and elegant new build home has been given a magical makeover for Christmas
‘It’s amazing to see the house sparkle with Christmas magic'
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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
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This cosy cottage has 'Christmas retreat' nailed
It blends vintage charm with soft hues and abundant natural wood for a warm and timeless feel
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How to get rid of old Christmas decorations – this is the best way to send your unwanted baubles to a new home
Here's everything you need to know
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12 last-minute homeware gifts that will still arrive in time for Christmas
Crowd-pleasing presents that won't fail to disappoint
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What gardeners really want for Christmas – experts share the gardening gifts they are giving (and hoping to receive)
'Tis the season to be jolly, so make sure everyone has a smile on their face with these genuinely excellent gift ideas...
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These handy clips from Amazon will hang your Christmas lights invisibly, and leave no marks when you have to take them down
You can pick them up for less than £5!
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I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touch
Bring some festive colour and cheer to your front garden with an easy DIY hanging basket
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Wrendale's garden kneeler changed the way I garden – it's so comfortable, and beautifully designed
It makes the perfect Christmas gift
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Ideal Home’s Editor-in-Chief is embracing ‘Kitschmas’ this year – I think her anti-trend tree deserves a place on your festive moodboard
We're embracing the playful side of Christmas decorating at Ideal Home HQ
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I’ve searched high and low for the best Christmas lights – these are the prettiest and most original designs you can still shop now
Christmas decor is quickly selling out this year – but these stylish and fun Christmas lights are still available to buy
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Ruth Langsford's clever bauble storage trolley makes decorating (and packing away) so much easier – and there's £60 off it right now
It's the Christmas storage upgrade we all need
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How to remove common Christmas stains from carpets and upholstery – quick hacks for tackling everything from chocolate to gravy stains
Keep your home stain-free this festive season
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I don't even like festive bedding, but Habitat's Christmas bedding collection has just won me over – no wonder it's selling out fast
And with prices starting at £7, it's easy to see why
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This is one of the biggest silent Christmas cactus killers in the home – and it could ruin your plant’s flowers
Nip any damage in the bud...
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I've made my Christmas tree 'smart' this year – you can too using one of these genius gadgets
Add one of these smart home buys to get so much more out of your lighting setup
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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive season
A few unusual ones in here...
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Clodagh McKenna’s festive decorated garden pub is so charming – I’m using its rustic and cosy design as inspiration for my home this Christmas
The celebrity chef has created a cosy wonderland
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How I did a pre-Christmas toy clear-out and got the kids on board – what to keep, toss and donate
This quick toy sort will make a little extra space before the big day
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I’m seeing this cosy, minimalist Christmas decor trend everywhere right now – and these are the best places to pick one up
Or pick up two, three or four
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You’re not ready for Stacey Dooley’s ‘ghost tree’! The documentary maker just revealed her second tree for the season, and fans are obsessed
It’s giving ghostmas
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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile
Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more
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I'm a kitchen editor with expensive taste - but this is the £16 Christmas gift I'm buying for everyone this year
Family and friends, look away
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Jamie Laing is having a Ralph Lauren Christmas! The star has put his spin on one of the biggest festive trends of the season, and the result is stunning
Jamie Laing and Sophie Haboo’s tree effortlessly combines festive nostalgia with luxe elegance
