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Ad Feature A beginner’s guide to wallpapering: spruce up your home with these top tips

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Abigail Brown

'When choosing wallpaper, measure well, order swatches and choose colours and designs that complement your furnishings.' Picture: Fiona Howard

We spoke to Fiona Howard, company director and highly regarded British textile designer, to discover her top tips for wallpapering and how you can creatively use your leftover paper.

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new Top video chat apps to stay connected with friends and family during self-isolation

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The top video call apps to keep you connected with your loved ones

There are tons of apps to choose from, and it seems like we use different ones depending on the situation. Here are some of the best video calling apps.

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What’s it like to live in Arundel

Monday, January 6, 2020 Jenny Mark-Bell

For a settlement of its size, the West Sussex town of Arundel has a huge number of attractions – from a fairy tale castle to county cricket

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Here's what it’s like to live in Steyning

Thursday, October 31, 2019 Jenny Mark-Bell

Further down Steyning High Street. Photo by Duncan Hall

This beautiful West Sussex market town is home to more than 5,500 people and an array of sports, clubs and events that make it a delightful place to live

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25 of the best plants for autumn colour

Thursday, September 17, 2020 WORDS AND PHOTOS: Leigh Clapp

As the attractive autumn foliage drops on cornus the vibrant red stems are revealed. Photo: Leigh Clapp

Choose these berries, fiery foliage and late-blooming flowers to keep your garden looking vibrant into the cooler months

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4 of the best National Trust gardens for autumn colour

Friday, August 28, 2020 Leigh Clapp

Pampas grass adds feathery focal points amongst the blaze of colour at Sheffield Park. Photo: Leigh Clapp

From the watery reflections at Sheffield Park to the dramatic colours at Nymans, these Sussex gardens are a treat for the senses in autumn

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How to plan an orchard

Thursday, July 23, 2020 Words and photos: Leigh Clapp

Sweet and juicy Merton Pride. Photo: Leigh Clapp

Experts from West Dean gardens and Michelham Priory share advice on growing fruit trees in your garden

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The lavender fields of Lordington near Chichester

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Jenny Mark-Bell

Rosie and Andrew Elms enjoy the lavender in full bloom

Although sadly it won’t be staging its usual open week this year, Lordington Lavender near Chichester is welcoming a host of other visitors attracted by the flowers – from hares who shelter among the stems to red-listed bird species

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How well-placed pots can transform a garden

Friday, July 3, 2020 Words and Photos: Leigh Clapp

Succulents such as aeoniums are great for a sunny spot, as here at 4 Ben's Acre

Containers allow wonderful scope for creativity and almost any plant can be grown in them – from flowering annuals to compact fruiting plants.

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Ad Feature A tell-all for bathroom renovators: An influencer’s insight into what you should consider before beginning your bathroom renovation

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Lauren Knight

Influencer Sofie Hepworth shares her top tips for those thinking about renovating their bathroom. Picture: Sofie Hepworth

Sofie Hepworth invites us inside her home to explain more about her renovation journey. Here she shares her tips for anyone thinking about improving their bathroom.

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At home with illustrator Camilla Perkins

Monday, July 27, 2020 Nione Meakin

Camilla mixes contemporary furniture from shops like Made and Swoon with vintage finds. Photo by Sarah Hogan

Illustrator Camilla Perkins opens the doors of her bright and beautiful family home in Ringmer

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Ad Feature A beginner’s guide to wallpapering: spruce up your home with these top tips

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Abigail Brown

We spoke to Fiona Howard, company director and highly regarded British textile designer, to discover her top tips for wallpapering and how you can creatively use your leftover paper.

Read full story »

new Time to design: here is everything you need to know about Neptune Home

Friday, May 22, 2020

It started with a hammock. Made around a kitchen table, their first-ever product was stitched with careful hands, a trusty sewing machine and a large dose of optimism.

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