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Since the beginning of falling in love with decorating it’s always struck me how it’s the small things that make such a big difference to how your home feels, interestingly enough not necessarily how it looks! And how it feels matters so much more! S

Support for homegrown pieces is a great way to get behind your country and local companies. It is a key focus and passion for Domayne. It also opens the gates to a whole new level of flexibility of design so that a bespoke piece of furniture that is

When it’s bleak and you seek to hibernate indoors, you may yearn for spaces that are comfortingly snug, both physically and visually. An abundance of layering using woollens, velvets, tactile textures and weaves, and a warm palette of dusky pinks and

air-drying clay is a versatile product that can be used in many craft projects. It doesn’t need to be heated, unlike traditional clays that need to be fired in a kiln at a very high temperature, or polymer clays that need to be heated in an oven to c

When a wall can look as good as this by virtue of a rusted-on patina effect, faux finishes deserve a comeback. Making it easy to emulate the look is paint in a can, containing real iron flakes you just brush or roll on, then finish with an oxidising

SEE OUR BIG VALUE ROSE OFFER PAGE 84 So exquisite in so many ways, yet not exclusive at all. A rose’s beauty is diverse and there’s a flower for every occasion and every situation. So there’s a place for a rose in every garden – in a pot, a bed or cl

You can celebrate a true winter Christmas in July with a pomegranate tree in your garden. It’s this time of the year when the bright burgundy-red fruit is pushing through the remnants of the lush green foliage to dangle from the branches like the shi

ahedge gives the hard elements of your home a soft touch. But when your home is a medieval fortress in Wales, the hedge becomes part of the armoury! There are 14 giant yew hedges at Powis Castle, some up to 14 metres high, clouding up to meet the sky

You can get indoor potting mix from a good nursery, or make it yourself with one part soaked peat moss, one part potting mix and one part perlite or vermiculite with a bit of slow-release fertiliser. Both perlite and vermiculite aerate the soil – imp

Often there’s a limit to the types of plants you can grow indoors. But if you want greenery in every nook and cranny – and you want to save on the expense of buying new plants by propagating from the ones you already have – there’s a way you can intr

While the sun has set on summer living, get into winter loving by adding a come-sit-by-me fire pit and enjoy warm cosy nights without shivering in the cold. Check out how your garden would work, considering dimensions, suitable spaces and its design

Abunch of once-disaffected high school boys have become master gardeners! And from their experiences, you can find loads of tips to turn your garden areas into productive green spaces. So how did they transform their sterile grounds into a thriving e

In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for cooler, warmer, wetter and drier areas in each zone, so ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions. ZONES 2-5 Alyssum, carnation, delphinium, foxglove, honesty, lobelia,

Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST. This applies to NSW, the ACT, Qld, Vic and Tas. For SA and NT, deduct half an hour. For WA, deduct two hours. During Daylight Saving Time, add 1 hour. The 12 signs of the zodiac are divided into fo

Preparation time 10 mins plus 20 mins resting Cooking time 20 mins Makes 12 350g self-raising flour2 tsp baking powder¼ tsp ground cinnamonPinch salt2 tsp caster sugar, plus extra 2 Tbsp2 free-range eggs325ml milk150g buttermilk or natural yoghurt200

Preparation time 10 mins plus 10 mins resting Cooking time 45 mins Serves 6 75g unsalted butter1 brown onion, finely chopped6 cloves garlic, crushed2 carrots, finely grated500g pork and veal mince1 cup instant rolled oats1 cup tomato juice2 free-rang

Serves 1 350ml chicken bone broth (see recipe, this page)45g (¼ cup) leftover cooked chicken, finely shredded (optional)Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper¼ avocado, sliced lengthways¼ tsp Mexican spice mix (or more to taste) TO SERVE Cor

Winter's here and you know what that means! Hearty dishes are back on the menu and the crop of fresh Aussie winter vegies is coming into your local Woolworths, ready to make your favourite recipes shine. Take your pick of pumpkins for soup, roasting

Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 40 mins Serves 4 600ml cold water300ml rice wine vinegar80g caster sugar or coconut sugar or ¼ cup maple syrup2 tsp salt½ tsp mustard seeds1-2 star anise10g spiral arame, rehydrated (available from Asian grocery

Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 5 mins Makes 2 2 small naan breads1 Tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil2 free-range eggs4 Tbsp low-fat cream cheese2 Tbsp mango chutney1 avocado, halved, slicedJuice of ½ lime1 green chilli, thinly slicedSmall handful

The best way to keep your knives razor sharp is to store them separately, and with these simple projects you can do it in style. The wall-mounted rack is perfect if you’re short on space and uses cleverly hidden magnets. There’s also a knife block th

Your home is your sanctuary, and if it’s broken into, you lose more than just possessions, you also lose peace of mind. Thankfully, there are ways you can Yimprove your home security, from getting a dog through to installing a complete home security

Decorating your home with designer pieces can burn a hole in your pocket. The solution? Build your own! This long and low storage unit is made using inexpensive plywood sheets, which is perfect for any budget furniture project. The large sheets can b

Old timber window shutters and louvre doors often end up put out for kerbside collection, but they’re worth rescuing as they make amazing decorating tools. They’re mostly used vertically – propped against a wall or mounted – with knick-knacks or pot

Gather your supplies Posts 88 x 88 x 1800mm H4 treated pine (3) Top rail 90 x 45 x 3600mm H3 treated pine (1) Bottom rails 90 x 45 x 1668mm H3 treated pine (2) Uprights 90 x 45 x 1110mm H3 treated pine (2) Screening 140 and 90 x 19mm Merbau decking Y

Flowers, branches, fruit and veg – it’s all grist to your artistic mill. Forage still-life subjects from your place, or use this week’s groceries! Arrange your still life, then frame the scene using a cut-out cardboard rectangle as a ‘viewfinder’. Or

IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS How many weekly loads do you wash? How much drying and folding do you do? What about storage? Assess each of these needs, giving thought to how they may change as your family grows and your lifestyle changes. SPATIAL PL ANNING If

Hand washing with soap and water removes bacteria and stops it from reaching your eyes, nose and mouth and from infecting you. 7:00am Staying active can reduce your odds of catching a cold by nearly half. Exercise strengthens resistance by causing im

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. The aim is to increase awareness of Australia’s second-deadliest cancer and raise funds for prevention, early diagnosis, research, treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer. Visit bowelcan

Not just for Easter, a bouncing bunny can be for life Domesticated bunnies are smart, affectionate and social, craving daily interaction throughout their lives. For exercise, teach your rabbit to walk on a leash using a small animal harness. Bunnies

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9 Days - 12 Meals - 5th June 2020 Join me on this incredible tour to Italy ✔ Escorted by Julia Zaetta ✔ Skilled tour manager ✔ Expert local guides ✔ 12 meals: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners ✔ Wine included with each dinner ✔ 4-star accommodation in two hote

Liveable bathroom luxury defined by simple clean lines and well-balanced proportions. The Caroma Titan Stainless Steel tapware offers durable, hardwearing properties and a sleek, contemporary brushed finish – a great alternative to chrome. Discover t