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Make It, Love It! Greetings Cards & Gift Wrap

Save the pennies by making your own Christmas cards and wrap using simple techniques and everyday items

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full redo

Make it, love it! QUICK GIFTS

Left someone off your gift list? These thoughtful kits and easy makes look impressive but can be put together in a flash

Make it, love it! DECK THE HALLS

Adorn your home with beautiful handmade wreaths, garlands and decorations to prettify your Christmas table and tree

Make every space WORK HARDER

Upcycling, storage and display ideas to make the everyday easier and more stylish

Athina's choice: A QUARTZ WORKTOP

Upgrade scruffy surfaces for a sleek and streamlined on-trend option

'We love our SCANDI HOME'

Meg and Phil have updated their Oxfordshire home using simple pieces and a cool Nordic palette for a crisp, modern interior

'We have lots of VINTAGE GEMS'

With an eye for a flea market bargain, Fransisca has filled her traditional wooden house with rustic-industrial style

'This house was A BIG PROJECT'

Clara and Nick watched DIY tutorials, rolled up their sleeves and cracked on with the job of breathing life back into their home

‘We found our FOREVER HOME'

Jill and John have turned a run-down ex-rental into their dream house, with a cosy modern country look

How to replace a KITCHEN TAP

Give your kitchen a lift by treating your sink to a shiny new mixer tap – you can fit it yourself with just a little expert know-how

THE STYLE BOOK

GLAM LOOKS Pile on the glamour with luxurious looks featuring opulent jewel tones, shimmering metallic accents and irresistibly tactile and lavish fabrics

Great BAKES

Treat them to one of these sweet treats, created by our Test Kitchen experts

‘Open-plan WORKS FOR US'

By relocating the kitchen into the living room, Ruth was able to create a stylish cooking and eating space with perfect views

‘It's cool, calm AND COLLECTED

By using a neutral colour palette Hannah turned a gloomy Victorian house into a light and airy family home

‘It's an upcycler's PARADISE'

Christine has transformed her London cottage into a treasure trove of vintage finds and homemade inspiration

‘I love getting READY IN HERE'

Converting a bedroom into a bathroom-cum-dressing room has given Emma the ultimate indulgent pampering space

‘It was years in THE MAKING!'

Taking her time to make sure it was perfect in every way, Tracy’s old barn is now a modern country home

CHICKEN, LEEK AND PEA PIE

Filling super idea

‘We very nearly WALKED AWAY'

With a specific wish list, Julie struggled to find a property that had it all, so she took on a project, and has never looked back

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full room redo

DO IT yourself

The latest need-to-knows to help you improve your home

How To Create Your Own Compost

Planning on doing some garden tidying this month? Now’s the perfect time to start your own compost heap…

MAKE IT yourself

Check out the latest workshops, books and making must-haves

High-street NEWS

What’s new, what’s hot now… you heard it here first!

How to put up a CURTAIN POLE

Add the finishing flourish to your windows by framing them in style – we promise, it’s easier than you think

The New Look WARM MINIMALISM

Exude laid-back luxe with sumptuous caramel tones, sculptural contours and slimline forms

Supermarket NEWS

The most scrumptious spreads and tasty treats selected by our Test Kitchen experts

Find a smart SOLUTION

Genius ways to make everyday tidying, cooking and organising easier…

‘Our new house has a RETRO SOUL'

Lindsay has used vintage furniture, original artwork and bursts of colour to bring a unique touch to her home