Tried & tested: lunar pastes

COLOURFUL CREATURES W e’re big fans of the spiritedly colourful ‘Party Animals’ cross stitch collection and love to see when our readers are stitching them! The fun critters bring a playful twist to y

AS A HUGE FAN ALREADY OF THE STAEDTLER TRIPLUS FINELINERS, I could not wait to try out my new Artist Series Mars Lumograph Colour Aquarell pencils and the Multi Ink pigment pens with the blending liqu

In the process of updating her 18th-century home, this owner found herself unexpectedly drawn to bright patterns and lively colours, bringing warmth and joy into the hubbub of their cosy family space

You will learn Using a restricted palette Breaking your pastel for sharp lines Highlighting areas for a moonlit effect You will need Surface: Sennelier La Carte pastel card, 7x5in (18x13cm) Pastel col

After the glitz, revel in these hardworking essentials

Upholstered with scenic fabric featuring birds perched among flowers and trees, these accent chairs add artistic interest within a neutrally decorated setting. Their curved design means they could als