Bridal re-love affair

When you pull at the threads of clothing ‘take-back’ schemes, all may not be as it seems. We explore what happens when textiles reach the end of their life, and the environmental consequences of their disposal

Don’t consign that faded and tatty rug you inherited to the skip, warns Catriona Gray. A specialist repairer can work miracles on even the most unloved pieces

Add a playful accent to staircase or mantelpiece garlands with some extra-large bows in traditional festive colours to produce some extra magic and wonder. Large Red & White Striped Bow, £8, Dunelm He

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

Finding somewhere to live that reflected their lifelong love of creativity was always going to be of paramount importance to Liz and Richard Wilkinson when they began their property search five years