Latest articles by Emily Smith
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Reese Witherspoon's striking blue bedroom is inspiring us to embrace colour and bolder patterns
From the saturated wall colour to the beautiful patterned bedding, we're taking style notes for a New Year refresh
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No room in the fridge for excess Christmas food? Experts share 5 essential tips to create extra space
Tired of playing food Jenga in your fridge during the festive period? Appliance experts reveal the method to mastering your Christmas fridge set-up for optimal efficiency this season
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Expert reveals energy-saving tips to make Christmas cheaper this year
From Christmas lights to central heating, the festive period brings with it a shocking increase in energy bills, but what can you do?
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Sarah Raven reveals how to turn clumpy clay soil into the perfect 'apple crumble topping' to help gardens thrive
The gardening expert has shared her recipe for improving your soil texture and it's a lot easier than you think
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A professional cleaner's guide for keeping a kitchen clean at Christmas: to enjoy stress-free cooking
Always finding yourself stressed and surrounded by mess while cooking on Christmas day? This guide is just what you need
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Sarah Raven shares her savvy idea for embracing the 'second tree' trend on a budget this Christmas
This sustainable DIY idea brings just as much festivity to your home without taking up all the space
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This is the exact temperature your thermostat should be this winter, according to heating experts
We've spoken to experts to find out the ideal heating temperature to save money and keep you warm
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Cleaning expert reveals her used tea bag trick for removing grease from pans – just in time for Christmas
If you're tired of scrubbing away at your pans and removing their non-stick coating, this cleaning hack is just what you need
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Take a walk down memory lane this festive season with the nostalgic Christmas decor trend
This Christmas is all about welcoming back the festive decorations of Christmas past
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Stacey Dooley's extravagantly colourful Christmas tree is proving divisive – but I'm on team 'love it'
The presenter's statement tree is sure to be a maximalist's dream and a minimalist's nightmare
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7 Christmas plants that are toxic to pets: experts warn against bringing them into your home for the holidays
You may want to rethink the placement of your fresh Christmas decorations because many common Christmas plants are poisonous to pets
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Monty Don shares his advice to stop dahlias from becoming 'blackened tatters' this winter
Now is the time to prepare your dahlia tubers for the winter ahead and Monty is here to offer all the advice you need
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Kitchenaid's Bake Off-approved iconic stand mixer is now £200 off in the Cyber Weekend sales
Looking to save some dough before Christmas? This amazing Cyber Weekend deal will have you ready for all the festive baking without breaking the bank completely
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Sarah Raven says you shouldn't prune these 5 winter plants to support vulnerable garden birds
If you're looking to entice more birds into your garden this winter then you might want to hold off cutting back these plants
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Victoria Beckham's minimalist Christmas decorations are inspiring us to keep things simple this year
When it comes to Victoria Beckham's Christmas decorations less is certainly more
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We'd never think of adding this surprising item to festive tablescapes, but Trinny Woodall has helped us see the light
This dinner party set-up has given us all the inspiration we need for entertaining in style this season
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The £1 tinsel hack making Christmas trees look fuller: game-changing for artificial trees
Is your tree starting to look a little lacklustre as the years go by? Try this affordable trick to make it look fluffy and fabulous
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Expert reveals surprising reason you should never place a Christmas tree in this one common spot
Garden expert warns why placing your real Christmas tree in this particular position can shorten its lifespan
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Gardening experts warn against raking fallen leaves this season – the benefits are far greater than a tidy garden
If you're thinking about heading out into the garden to rake autumn leaves you may want to think again
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Stacey Dooley invites us into her stunning home to celebrate her COAT paint collaboration – we are in awe of 'that' staircase
The documentary maker has collaborated with the made-to-order paint brand and let's just say you'll want to find a way to use every shade in your home
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Experts reveal the foods you shouldn't leave out for garden wildlife – and what's safe to feed them instead
Looking to extend mealtimes to furry outdoor friends this season? Here's all the safe foods you can put in your garden and the ones you should be avoiding
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How to prevent mould in the house: 6 easy ways to stop spores growing this winter
Looking for easy, low-cost ways to keep mould from appearing in your home? A building expert has shared his invaluable advice
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The 7 plants you should never prune in autumn – to avoid damaging next year's growth
Many plants will benefit from a healthy chop when the temperatures drop but these species are better off without a prune to keep them happy and healthy
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Rixo launches its debut homeware collection - it's 'everything you'd expect and more'
This fashionable interior collection is guaranteed to inject vibrant energy into your homes this season
