Pick of the patch

Transform seashells with découpage and gold leaf to make pretty jewellery and keepsake dishes

Upcycling household items using nautical shades gives them a new lease of life and brings a touch of seaside colour to the home and garden

Isabelle Palmer is an expert when it comes to using containers to turn small balconies and patios into something fabulously floral. Here, she advises us on how to team plants and planters to create different looks

Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

Design solutions

Extremes in dark and light are effective tools in creating punchy focal points. I have painted lots of sunny, acrylic street scenes – mainly backlit – and really enjoyed dabbing in the sparkly highlig