Make a sustainable start to the New Year and fill the quieter days after the festive flurry with these mindful greener crafting ideas that will bring lots of joy but won’t cost the earth

Designing in the depths of winter captivates me. I almost prefer the sparsity and lack of choice to the huge overwhelm of summer. For this striking yet surprisingly simple natural staircase design, yo

THIS MONTH Barn owls

Don’t just spark a flame – scent it! These easy-to-make eco firelighters release natural fragrance as they burn

This sweet toy makes such a lovely gift for a new arrival

In need of some extra seasonal cheer? We’ve asked the experts for their last-minute decorating tips