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CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Inspiration for a beautiful abode

DREAM PLANT GROW PICK MAKE BUY

YOU WILL NEED • 8 fat quarters of plain or printed cotton fabric, all different (each fat quarter should yield 10 pennants) • Cardboard, for template • Sewing thread to match fabrics and tape • 9 m of

Another way to test the waters with pattern and colour is with your window dressings. Framing your windows with fabric can instantly add visual interest, and by picking a botanical print you’ll always

Enjoy a last summer hurrah in your garden by loving it long into the night. Just add smart lighting, cosy layers and relaxed seating