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I feel very lucky to have the job that I do. It means I get to see all the latest interior trends and decorating ideas before they hit the shops, which is especially helpful right now as I’ve just bought a new home. The trouble I have, like all of us, is that I don’t have time to tackle the list of tasks I need to finish (or start!). So I always feel thankful when May rolls around, as it brings two sets of bank holidays – the perfect time for giving your home a refresh. And to help you along the way, we’ve packed in 40 fast fixes you can achieve in a long weekend (p54), quick perk-ups for your kitchen (p104), bathroom revamps for less than £130 (p96)…
Brigitte Smith ABOUT ME I’m 58 and I rent a one-bedroom lodge in Reading, Berkshire, with my partner of 30 years, Paul, 58. WHAT’S YOUR BEST MONEY-SAVING TIP? Add new handles to furniture or cupboards, and refresh tired pieces with a lick of paint, to breathe new life into what you already have. Sam Taylor-Crooks ABOUT ME I’m 29 and I live with my husband Matt, 26, in a three-bedroom semi-detached in Herne Bay, Kent. WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM? I adore my kitchen – I dream of having a country cottage one day, so that’s been my decorating inspiration in this room. I have a wall dresser for my Cath Kidston crockery, antique scales and homemade bunting. Rebecca Faith France ABOUT ME I’m 29 and I live in a…
Seams like fun … Sign up for a friendly introductory sewing class at one of Sew Over It’s London shops – it’s ideal for beginners! Visit sewoverit.co.uk QUENCH YOUR THIRST Make a delicious batch of homemade cloudy lemonade for your garden party this summer. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from six lemons and two limes, then add to a large jug with all the juices plus 200g of sugar. Pour in 1.5ltr of hot water and stir until all the sugar is dissolved. Cover and leave to cool before serving. SMART DIY With the May Bank Holiday drawing near, save yourself from the scrupulous scraping of old wallpaper and apply the clever Cover Up from Zinsser to refresh your walls without any fuss. Apply directly to…
#askSAH QI have lots of old jam jars and milk bottles that I’ve collected over the years, but I’m not sure what to do with them. Do you have any creative ideas? EMMA LEWIS, VIA TWITTER Firstly, jam jars are great as storage pots for every room, but they also make fabulous vases for stem flowers. Or if you’re a beginner who wants to try their hand at crafting, have a go at making these cute yarn-wrapped bottles. It’s a unique way to display flowers. Head to our blog, cushienumber.co.uk, to find all the instructions you’ll need. Got a burning styling question? Tweet it to our editor Lizzie @styleathomemag – she’s on hand with all the answers! This month… Like us on Facebook and share your style tips, makeovers and…
NEW LOOK Pastel punch Fill your home with sweet sorbet shades 3 of the best METAL HOOKS Keep clutter organised with these stylish coathangers Want it now! NOTHING SAYS SPRING QUITE LIKE THE S BUTTERFLY AND DRAGONFLY ILLUSTRATIONS! Botanical tealights, £12 for a set of three, Next WALLPAPER DIRECT Seasonal refresh Update your walls with these on-trend prints SAINSBURY’S My favourite buys Impress guests with Eastern-inspired delights Cushion CORNER Pretty up a sofa with these pastel goodies DUNELM Rural idyll Go for a quaint country look with these cute buys Give your sideboard a BOTANICAL UPDATE OLIVER BONAS Perfectly peachy Mix coral, peach and orange for summer schemes that fizzle ON MY RADAR New nauticals Be inspired by the coastal cool Hamptons vibe Buy it, style it! FILL…
Although I've lived in London and abroad, I'm Swansea born and bred, so I always knew I’d return back home and live in Mumbles,’ says Jo. ‘As kids, we used to come for days out on an open-top bus, even though it’s only around five miles along the coast from the city centre, but it was a very special place where my aunty Carol lived, and has its own friendly and welcoming community. My husband Peter is originally from London, but after working on a project here in Swansea for work, he grew to love the area, so he fully embraced the idea of relocating and starting a family. It’s such a lovely place to live as you’ve got the sea, the beach, the hills, plenty of shops, cafes and…
