Tales from the country
WHICH DO YOU FIND MORE ROMANTIC, the city or the countryside? The city abounds with places to enjoy intimate dates - cocktail bars, boutique hotels, theatres and cinemas; venues where soft lighting can make even the most potato-faced of us look appealing. Look up 'things to do on Valentine's Day in the countryside', on the other hand, and the suggestions range from camping and wild swimming, to cycling and hiking - all activities for which the verb 'to bedraggle' was specifically invented.
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I'm reconstructing the designs of nature in my embroidery
Dried flower embroiderer, Olga Prinku
LOVE IS IN THE (FRESH) AIR
Country life can bring extra complications to modern romance. Kitty Corrigan talks to three women about the reality of rural dating, divorce and settling down – and why love can find a way
'Our work is all about love
A deep respect for people and the planet, as well as each other, underpins life and business for ethical entrepreneur
ARTFUL BLEND
A rich mix of bold colour, unique finds and abstract art converge in the weatherboard coastal cottage of artist Caroline Yates
THE ART OF TILING
Treat the walls and floor of your bathroom as a blank canvas, ready to be transformed with the simple addition of beautiful tiles
TOOLS FOR THE JOB
New or old, tools that are treated with a little TLC will make life in the garden easier and more productive. Now's the time to give them the consideration they deserve
WARMTH & SIMPLICITY
We chose reclaimed wherever we could,' explains Lee Thornley, the creative and business brain behind artisan tile company Bert & May, about the details he incorporated into the North Yorkshire home he shares with partner Phil Brocklebank and their children, Lyla and Iris.
Just the two of us
Rustle up this special meal for a date night at home - dippy, drizzled, oozy and boozy dishes create a feast that's perfectly designed for sharing
NEW ROMANTICS
Garden designer Jo Thompson has made her name creating charming, dreamy gardens to fall in love with. She shares her recipe for planting romance with us
