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Swag gap interiors: 9 ways to embrace the trend


The Swag Gap is coming to interiors. But what is it and how do you embrace the look?


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When should I take Christmas decorations down?

Will you ditch them early, stick with the traditional Twelfth Night deadline, or take your cue from the Middle Ages and keep them until February?...

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How to host a diabetic friendly Christmas feast

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The 3 places you should never put a Christmas tree

Whether you opt for a real or artificial Christmas tree this year, you want it to last as long as possible. The placement of a tree is everything, you want to showcase your decorations, and keep it looking it's best the whole way through until January 6th (or whenever you choose to take your tree down). We share the three places of the home that will have a damaging effect on Christmas trees, causing wilting, warping and even rotting. Here's how you can avoid it...

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Brits will spend £6,496,000 on energy bills this December

Amongst rising energy prices, 62% of us will put up our Christmas lights this year, although one in 10 of us will be reducing how many lights they use due to high energy bills...

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The 3 places you should never put a Christmas tree

Whether you opt for a real or artificial Christmas tree this year, you want it to last as long as possible. The placement of a tree is everything, you want to showcase your decorations, and keep it looking it's best the whole way through until January 6th (or whenever you choose to take your tree down). We share the three places of the home that will have a damaging effect on Christmas trees, causing wilting, warping and even rotting. Here's how you can avoid it......

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Why your Christmas tree might be making you ill

While Christmas trees and festive plants will no doubt bring festive cheer to your home, they could also bring a trigger of allergy-style symptoms. Often mistaken for a stubborn winter cold, these reactions could be caused by your festive greenery....

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Stranger Things interiors: 9 ways to bring 80s decor into your home

It’s really no surprise that one of Netflix’s most popular shows should have us wanting to introduce some old school retro into our interiors...

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How to keep your bathroom looking fresh over the festive period

The busiest room in the house at Christmas time? It's not the kitchen, it's the toilet! With family and friends popping by throughout December for mince pies, cocktails and catch-ups, bathrooms quickly become the unsung hero of the season. A little thoughtful prep can keep things smelling fresh, stocked up and suitably festive - without you transforming into a Christmas housekeeper!...

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How to throw a great New Year’s Eve dinner party

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