A chequered past

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

The world is filled with the most incredible gardens. This year, seize the moment and book an adventure to visit a garden you’ve always wanted to see – or make a tour of an entire region or country, s

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

Leaving London living behind, Matt and Jason Mander-Anastasi headed to a 1930s property by the sea to create their perfect home and getaway for family and friends