This month, get creative with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, make everlasting paper flowers and invest in some quality bed linen or tableware

A CURATION OF THE BEST DESIGN AND HOME IDEAS

After illness forced Louise Watson to give up her job as a teacher, she turned to embroidery. Now, she embraces the slow art of sewing as part of a more meditative way of life

A selection of places to shop for sublime outdoor gatherings

Handcrafted gifts and coastal buys from our favourite artisans, small businesses and high-street brands

Interior designers to watch