Life almanac

April’s Nature Marker: The subtle spring shift April brings a quiet shift: the landscape starts to ease forward. Trees show the first murmurs of new life, buds rounding subtly, as though the branches

I like the slow-quick-slow burn of early spring, with the leaves unfurling slowly but surely. Some plants are decidedly cautious; whitebeams and catalpa won’t show themselves for weeks, while impatien

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Look to autumn woodlands for inspiration on how to pair the russets of turning leaves with cooler shades. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird reveals how to use this hue in your country home

Olympia becomes Pinterest-in-real-life: interiors, gardens, gadgets you absolutely don’t need but very much want, with room sets, live talks and everything from clever storage to wildly aspirational h

This new spring 2026 collection from Laura Ashley is inspired by antique textiles and sun-drenched interiors featuring soft, muted blushes, deep, luxurious terracotta and grounding shades of green and