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Our front gardens are our public face, the first impression we show the world. We want the best from them, and award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill reveals how to create a sense of arrival that greets us and our visitors alike.  F or a front garden to be at its best, we must balance the…

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Festive Living

Festive decor enthusiasts, rejoice! The most wonderful time of the year is here, and it is time to deck the halls in style. Rebecca Scott from Time & Tide shows you how. Dance of the SwansDance of the Swans embraces the playful spirit of the dopamine decorating trend, and there are no rules here. It’s…

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Deck the Halls

Christmas doesn’t have to be all about the tree – adding a few festive plants around the house can look and smell wonderful. The typical centrepiece of many Christmas celebrations is the tree. But that doesn’t mean it has to be the only star of the show. Here are some alternative plants to the familiar…

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Party Like it’s 2024

From dawn to dusk and into the night, our selection of seasonal trends will elevate every occasion into something extraordinary. Plush fabrics, shimmering sequins and jewel tones exude modern glamour from day to night. Slip on a luxurious sequin dress or skirt and immediately be in the mood to celebrate. Look effortlessly cool in a luxe…

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Ayurveda Yoga for Winter Wellness

DNDAYAMANABHARMANASANASunbird Pose Also known as Balancing Table Pose you can practice this pose after Cat Cow. Stay in Table Top Pose, inhale, engage your core, lift your right arm and left leg, gazing down or forward, exhale and come back to Table Top Pose. Inhale, lift your left arm and right leg, exhale and come…

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Circles of Light

As we age or encounter challenges, our friends become increasingly essential, serving as our circles of light, says Bernadette Petrie. Hello, dear reader; it feels good to be writing this column again, after three years of extracts from my book, Permission to Shine. Thank you to the editor for selecting chapters for publication, allowing me…

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Traditions and Leftovers

Ronnie Clarke’s favourite tradition, of course, is a traditional Christmas Day lunch complete with all the trimmings. Not to mention the traditional leftovers – they’re the best! Sometimes, there is so much; the last thing you want the day after is a second Christmas lunch. But don’t worry; here are a couple of recipes to…

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