June’s good life

Whether you’re looking for one or two statement pieces to give a room a lift or you want a total refresh, our A-Z has all the inspo and intel you need

Have you tried amigurumi? It’s a Japanese technique and can be used to make these fabulous characters from a new book by Laura Strutt

One of the top experts on pests and diseases, Pippa gardens using organic methods. Garden writer Christine appears on BBC1’s The One Show. She is also a lecturer and tour leader. Matthew is Head of Ho

If you’re looking to get back into a routine when it comes to hitting your weight-loss goals this Autumn, try this healthy eating plan from Slimming World. It includes a selection of seasonal comfort dishes and easy mid-week meals to fit into your routine. Follow the plan for two weeks and you could lose up to 7lbs!*

Jazz up pasta with this easy pesto – it makes good use of any wilty greens. SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS ✱ 500g spaghetti, or any pasta shape ✱ 200g small courgettes, thinly sliced ✱ 2 x 125g ba

This precious metal is said to help reduce skin ageing thanks to its antioxidant properties. When used in cosmetics, gold is usually in colloidal form (a gold solution in water) or used as fine partic