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There’s something in the air and it’s the salty scent of one of this year’s biggest trends wafting in on the tide. Coastal cool is always a big hit for summer, but in 2025 it’s more sophisticated than

This breathtaking ocean view of blue skies and clear water will transport you through a porthole view to a sandy shore from the comfort of our own home. It’s the ideal scene for a well-needed getaway

■ Crushed velvet: 50cm each in light pink, gold, light blue and medium blue, 1m in dark pink ■ Rotary cutter ■ Cutting mat ■ 45x45cm cushion pad ■ Polyester stuffing ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing k

To celebrate our 40th birthday, fresh and classic ways to get a breezy beach-house look

We present to you the dress that you will want to wear everyday this summer – The Dillon Dress, designed by Christine Haynes, is a modern apron wrap dress that's absolutely perfect for layering over a

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Happy Cotton (100% cotton, 20g/43m) 4 balls of each: Bubbly (785) Dolly (761) 3 balls of Quack (788) 2 balls of each: Sorbet (793) Bubblegum (799) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A cush