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Vacation Vibes
Whether you're just back from a holiday or dreaming of your next one, chances are you wouldn't mind recreating a little of that je ne sais quoi at home! From styling ideas to help you capture the magic of vacation style (p40), to Medinspired recipes
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EDITORIAL Editor Mel Sherwood Features Editor Michelle Grady Section Editor Nina Dyer Editorial Assistant Sophie Ellis Art Editor Tricia Ball Deputy Art Editor Beth Charlton Lucas Senior Digital Editor Cinead McTernan Digital Editor Rebecca Messina D
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THIS MONTH We Love
FOR STOCKISTS SEE p111 Bring some sunshine into your home with Next's AW23 Optimism collection, which will continue to add a joyful feel through summer and beyond. Soothing sorbet shades and pale wood is contrasted with punchy hues of yellow and blue
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YOUR Letters
Every letter featured wins a prize! Thanks to VonHaus, our star letter will receive a picnic backpack worth over £50. Each runner up will receive a waterproof picnic blanket worth over £25. Discover more summer essentials at vonhaus.com. I wanted to
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Household HINTS
Long days of socialising and holidays are all part of the fun of the warmer months, but it's also the time of year when your plants are most susceptible to hot, dry conditions with little watering – and no one wants to come home to dead plants! Beat
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BEST BUYS FOR… Chilled Food And Drink
If summer has you hot and bothered, then check out these kitchen buys that'll make things feel a bit more chilled. Whether you're partial to a lolly, an ice cream or a glass of white wine (or indeed all three), we've got the gadgets to keep you cool
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We Test… Air Coolers
For more tips on keeping homes cool, turn to p102 JML Chillmax Air, £40, Wilko Ideal for perching on a desk or bedside cabinet, this cooler was quick and easy to set up. Simply soak the air filter in water (though you can pop it in the freezer for an
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SMARTER Shopper
Finding the perfect furry, scaly or feathered friend involves thoughtful reflection. Consider your lifestyle, time availability, space, allergies, and finances – you may be surprised at the breed that's right for you. Some animals, such as guinea pig
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FOCUS ON Credit Card Know-how
How do I know if I'm eligible? There are plenty of online tools to check your credit card eligibility. Head to moneysavingexpert.com, moneysuper market.com or comparethemarket.com for a ‘soft search’. You'll get a good idea instantly of whether you'd
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Style & DECORATING
Take a walk on the wild side of interiors and unleash your inner jungle explorer. If the call of the wild roars fiercely within you, then this untamed aesthetic of layered prints is your ticket to adventure. Explore the wonders of the animal kingdom
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Set In Stone
You may have heard whispers of the term ‘quiet luxury’ from the fashion world – if not, allow us to introduce you to this affordable and sustainable theme. The idea is to invest in pieces that look luxurious, but that don't shout about it, hence: qui
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‘We Restored Period Features And Added Our Own Twist’
BEFORE WHO LIVES HERE? Stacey Hawkes, a program manager, my husband Chris, a branch manager, our son, Henry, three, and my children Isabelle, 17, and George, 15. Our home is a Victorian, semi-detached house in Cardiff. WHAT WAS UPDATED? After gutting
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‘Mum And I Loved Creating This Boho Scheme Together’
BEFORE WHO LIVES HERE? I'm Maya James, 18, and I'm a student. I live here with my parents Julia, 50, and Steffan, 49, as well as my brother William, 21, and our two rabbits, Florence and Olive. Our home is a three-bedroom, 1920s detached house in New
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‘It's Now A Space Where We Can Truly Relax And Unwind ‘
BEFORE WHO LIVES HERE? Laurie Davidson (@lifeofaninteriorstylist), 47, an interior stylist and content creator, my boyfriend Wayne, 49, an IT technician, and our two cats, Chas and Dave. We live in a 1930s, semidetached house in Ewell, Surrey. WHAT W
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Sizzling summer updates FOR UNDER £30
WOVEN MATS WILL ADD TEXTURE TO YOUR TABLE Bits and bobs to brighten your space on a budget MAKE A STATEMENT WITH SLOGAN DESIGNS Finishing touches to add purse-friendly personality GET CUSHIONS YOU CAN USE INSIDE AND OUT TILE PRINTS WILL GIVE YOU HOLI
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Wish You Ware Here!
Whisk yourself away to the Mediterranean coast with a bright colour palette of zesty oranges and yellows, and complementing azure and aqua. Add motifs of lemons and olives – and, as the area is well-known for its food, make sure you have plenty of se
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Kitchens & BATHROOMS
Fluted finishes remain popular this year, and the Align bathroom furniture collection from Bathrooms to Love combines this detailing with a chic shade of soft green – with the textured design running along the front and each side of the wall-hung cab
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Dine In Style
W hether it's sitting up on stools at a breakfast bar or a more formal dining table with chairs, you can turn your kitchen into a smart kitchen-diner with a few extra pieces and some creative knowhow. Look for space-saving solutions for compact rooms
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‘Everything Feels So Light, Fresh And Organised!’
Realising that they were never going to afford a house in the London suburb where they'd been living in a two-bedroom flat, Jade and Jon Severs made the decision to move south to the coast seven years ago, ‘It was a big change, but one we were happy
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Golden Hour
While they may not be common hues to use in a bathroom scheme, tones of yellow and gold are uplifting – and easier to include than you might think. With so many shades in the spectrum – from pale lemon, to golden sands and deep ochre – it's a surpris
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SIMPLE Envelope Cushion
• 1 piece of cotton fabric for cushion front, measuring 32x32cm • 2 pieces of cotton fabric for cushion back, measuring 32x25cm each • cushion pad, 30x30cm • matching thread • basic sewing kit • sewing machine 1 Using your sewing machine and an edgin
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‘Filling Every Room With Bright Décor Brings Me Joy’
Every room of this Edwardian property needed a revamp, but that certainly didn't put off interior designer and stylist Aurélien Farjon (known as Réli) – in fact, he relished the opportunity to put his unique mark on it. Starting with the living room,
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CALM and COLLECTED
From classic navy and white to greys, blacks and neutrals, stripes are a timeless way to inject pattern into a pared-back scheme and get that ‘by the sea’ vibe ■
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OMBRÉ Chest Of Drawers
● masking tape ● Annie Sloan chalk paint in Old White, Florence and Giverny ● 3 x small paint pot or tray ● 4 x round naturalbristle brush ● small hard-bristle brush or toothbrush ● Annie Sloan clear wax ● wax brush or lint-free cloth ● fine sandpape
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ECLECTIC To The MAX
Be bold with prints and patterns when creating an inviting tablescape. Checks, stripes, florals, diamonds – anything goes for this maximalist style! ■
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‘Just A Few Simple DIYs Have Made This House A Home’
‘We'd lived in our previous house for 29 years, and after exhausting all the renovation possibilities we were ready for a new project,’ says Rosie Coulton. When she and husband Paul started their search for a new home, however, they could never have
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Easy PAMPAS WREATH
● Metal or willow wreath ring, 30cm (or larger) ● 30 stems of cream pampas grass (you can use real or faux stems) ● scissors ● natural twine, approx 2m 1 Tie one end of the twine to the wreath ring, leaving a 5cm ‘tail’. You will start here, attachin
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TOWN meets COUNTRY
Play around with plants of different heights – tall ones likes this olive tree are great for filling empty corners, while small ones can be used to style up shelves ■
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FOOD & DRINK
Transport yourself to far-flung shores with Simon Bajada's Malta: Flavours of the Mediterranean (£26, Hardie Grant). Full of beautiful photography and insights capturing Maltese life, the book is an ode to island living. The recipes within will also
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A Taste Of The Med
PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 40 minutes SERVES 4 ✔ 500g orzo ✔ 2 echalion shallots ✔ 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped ✔ 1 bunch of dill ✔ juice and zest of 1 lemon ✔ 1 tbsp dried mint ✔ 50g capers ✔ 1L of vegetable stock ✔ 20
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Coconut Cream
■ PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes ■ SERVES 6 ✔ 1 small pineapple, fresh ✔ 400ml light coconut milk ✔ 1 bottle Asda Coconut Bay (70cl) ✔ 200ml Asda Fruity & Tangy Pineapple Juice ✔ 6 maraschino cherries, to serve ■ Peel and roughly chop ¾ of the pineapple
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Cucumber
■ PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes + salting overnight ■ COOKING TIME 30 minutes ■ MAKES 2-2.5kg ✔ 5 cucumbers, very thinly sliced ✔ 1kg onions, halved and very thinly sliced ✔ around 80g sea salt (or cooking salt) ✔ 500ml distilled malt vinegar ✔ 350g gr
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Home IMPROVEMENT
Unlock the potential of your forever home with beautiful flooring. Whether you're embarking on a home renovation or just ready to replace the carpets, bathe your space in the ashen, honey, and cocoa tones of Salcombe Seashore Oak boards. Woodpecker f
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Transform Your Home With The Perfect Window Replacement
If your current windows have seen better days, now's the time to consider replacing them with something more energy-efficient and eye-catching. It could be that you simply want to change one or two – some bi-fold doors in the kitchen to lead onto the
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ASK THE experts
Lars Dunberger Blueair Technology Manager blueair.com Holly Male Duux Brand Manager duux.co.uk Greig Millar OVO Energy Expert ovoenergy.com Chris Tattersall Woolroom MD & sleep expert thewoolroom.com Q Can an air purifier help reduce my hay fever sym
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Summer Essentials
Shop smart to help keep the temperature down and the sneezes at bay Handheld and foldable desk fan in Orange, 4 inches, £12, John Lewis & Partners SCAN ME to discover more home hacks on yourhomestyle.uk ■
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Garden UPDATES
Among the easiest to grow, long-lasting annuals that are sure to brighten up borders this month are Cosmos. This flowerbed favourite is available in a wide range of colours and heights to fit any situation. One of Kings Seeds’ top picks is Cosmos ‘Ca
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In Your Garden THIS MONTH
Holiday season is here! Whether you're staying at home or venturing further afield, August is often seen as the idyllic month of drowsy bees and cocktails in the garden. The reality, due to climate change, is that August can be highly variable, with
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SIX OF THE BEST Secateurs
Secateurs come in different styles, including anvil, bypass and ratchet – pick your perfect pair according to your hand size, strength and purpose. Bypass are best for general snipping of green growth, you'll need anvil for thicker stems, and choose
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Shopping GUIDE
Adrestia's Revolt adrestiasrevolt.co.uk Al-Murad al-murad.co.uk Amazon amazon.co.uk Anglian 0800 014 2106 anglianhome.co.uk Annabel James 0345 548 0210 annabeljames.co.uk Annie Mo's anniemos.com Annie Sloan 01865 770061 anniesloan.com Anthropologie a
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SHOP Small!
shop.wildcardbrewery.co.uk crossipdrinks.com brightongin.com; 01273 448092 ■

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