Enthusiasms

As a teenager, Tracey Bateman would look forward to babysitting the young children of her parents’ friends, because she absolutely loved their house. ‘It had this big hall with a sweeping staircase, h

Simple and delicious seasonal food that will leave guests well-fed and impressed

Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, says Prue Leith, whose simple recipes and time-saving tips are inspired by a lifetime of cooking for joy

Reclaiming and repurposing furniture and fittings offers an authentic way to add character to your home – it’s also a more sustainable way to renovate

Award-winning landscape designer Jinny Blom set up her studio in 2000 and has since designed many beautiful, thoughtful gardens, both large and small, around the world. An accomplished plantswoman, sh

THE FORECAST FOR HOMES IS LOOKING GOOD, WITH THE KEY DESIGN DIRECTIONS ALL HAVING THE FEEL-GOOD FACTOR – HAPPY DAYS