Latest articles by Laura Honey
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Best Christmas bedding sets for a festive bedroom: from candy cane stripes to cosy fleece
It's the most slumberful time of the year
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Are electric hand warmers worth it? These saved my chronically cold hands
The Ocoopa UT3 Rechargable Electric Hand Warmers are used by professional skiiers, cold water swimmers, and me. They're toasty warm and ultra convenient
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A Jo Malone candle can make any room feel like a fancy spa – these 8 are the best of the best
Our detailed guide to the best Jo Malone candles from the range, including master perfumer's fragrant favourites and the brand's overall top-selling buys.
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Ever heard of a heating stand mixer? It'll change the way you bake
The Kenwood Cooking Chef Stand Mixer has a heating element that turns it from a baker's dream into a chef's creation. Could it be the best stand mixer on the market?
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I've been devoted to my Le Creuset for a decade - here's why it's worth every penny
The Le Creuset Round Casserole Dish is a classic cast iron piece for any kitchen. Is Le Creuset worth the splurge? I explain why I think it is
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Everybody wants a Sage coffee machine - but what does our barista say about this icon?
Our barista put pressure on the Sage Oracle Dual Boiler Coffee Machine to find out whether Sage is worth the splurge for baristas and home brewers alike.
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I don't normally get excited about Christmas crackers, but I'm sold on these (surprisingly affordable) options
I've tested all the best Christmas crackers on the market. From eco-friendly and plastic-free to musical and luxury, there's something for every table
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I always get compliments on my Christmas candles - as a master perfumer these are the only ones I'd recommend
I tested all the best Christmas candles from The White Company through to Diptyque and Dunelm. These are the best for making your home smell festive this season
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This Parisian candle is a festive tradition in luxury homes - and it sells out every year
The Diptyque Advent Candle features 25 layers of forest-fragranced wax, which has inspired some of the best Christmas candles in the world. It's set to sell out
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From runway to hallway, Rixo's exclusive launch brings fashion-forward style into your home
From runway to hallway, the Ruggable x Rixo collection styles iconic prints from the fashion brand on Ruggable’s convenient, versatile bases. Here's what we're shopping.
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We've found the best on-trend baubles and ornaments to decorate Christmas trees in style this year
From homespun felt designs to novelty characters, there's something for everyone
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The 3 best electric heaters that we use to keep our homes toasty on a budget
We've tested the best portable heaters, from oil and fan to electric and ceramic models to find the ones that will keep your home toastier and cosier on a budget
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I tested the most popular rival to Le Creuset cast iron - is it a chef's best kept secret?
We took the Staub La Cocotte Round Cast Iron Cocotte to our kitchen to put it up against the casserole dish icons, Le Creuset. Here are our thoughts
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What's in Tom Kerridge's kitchen? A surprisingly affordable M&S collection he's designed
The Tom Kerridge x M&S Collection is used by the chef in his professional kitchens and yet it's affordable and beautiful enough to gift. Here's our sneak peek
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I make soup every day - and this quiet, quick blender is my secret saviour
The Panasonic Blender and Soup Maker covers everything from smoothies and sauces through to baby food and nut milks. It's an all-season hero and here's proof
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This non-toxic pan is the only one you need in your kitchen - and it looks strangely familiar
The Lakeland Only Pan promises to cover all your cooking needs in one, stylish, non-toxic design. I put it to the test on stir fry, risotto, pancakes and more
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The 6 simple coffee machines our barista actually recommends - for better home brews
Our in-house barista has tried and tested all of the best coffee machines from Nespresso, Sage, De'Longhi and more to bring you cafe-quality options
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Two meals, One Kitchen, Zero Stress - with AO and Hotpoint appliances
Sponsor Content Created With Hotpoint by AO
Our Food Editors, Jess and Jen, share how they like to cook their favourite meals using Hotpoint appliances, supplied by AO
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The 6 best heated clothes airers - tested to save money and time
I've spent months testing the best heated clothes airers from Dry:Soon, Beldray, John Lewis, and more. Here are the quickest, cheapest, biggest, and best models
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The 9 best blenders - for soup, smoothies, and more
Alongside a team of experts, I tested over 50 of the best blenders and rounded it down to these nine, from Vitamix, KitchenAid, Sage, and Nutribullet
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Ninja's new coffee machine has an unusual take on traditional coffee - will it change the way you brew?
The Ninja Prestige Dualbrew System combines drip coffee with pod coffee, as well as milk frothing. It's an elegant, delicate take on a classic style
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Yes, you can make a roast dinner in an air fryer - this air fryer proves how
The Cuisinart Tri Zone 13.6L Air Fryer & Oven boasts an immense capacity as well as three, multitasking drawers. It's a busy, hungry home's dream
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Best Christmas wreaths - festive, fresh, faux, and make-your-own
I've found the best Christmas wreaths for every home, table, and mantle. From faux to fresh, as well as make-your-own options, these will be the envy of the village
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Is it time you bought an air purifier? Probably, but make it this one
The MeacoClean Air Purifier CA-HEPA 76x5 is a breath of fresh air, offering deep, fast elimination of odours in your home - is it one of the best on test?
