Upcycling old furniture is a wonderful way to breathe new life into a piece you have fallen out of love with. This idea capitalises on the natural colour and grain of the wood. These show through, mak

It started as a plan to help her customers, but soon stationery shop owner Rebecca McMillan, 34, from Cheltenham, realised she’d hit on something far bigger than she could ever have realised…

● tape measure ● black Sharpie pen ● long straight-edge ruler ● craft knife or scissors ● black electrical tape (or black self-adhesive lead tape) ● wooden batten (optional) ● clamps (optional) ● old

Looking to lift your home and mood? Be inspired by these fresh ideas, from swapping textiles and adding colour to rearranging furniture and refreshing blooms

This month, revamp your home with floral prints across wallpaper, soft furnishings and tableware, learn freehand machine embroidery and shop for the perfect indoor planter

Set the scene for Easter with our simple craft projects and decorating ideas using nature’s own soft, uplifting pastel colours