Tamara Kelly
Tamara is a highly experienced homes and interiors journalist, with a career spanning 22 years. Now the Lifestyle Editor of womanandhome.com, she previously spent 17 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, and it’s with these award-winning interiors teams that she gained a wealth of knowledge and honed her skills and passion for styling and writing about every aspect of lifestyle and interiors.
With a keen eye for the latest interior trends, there's not a lot she doesn't know about home decor – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living rooms next season, or if the latest 'must-have' buys are genuinely worth investing in and what are mere fads.
A true homes and interiors expert, Tamara has served as an ambassador for leading interior brands on multiple occasions, including appearing on Matalan’s The Show and presenting at top interior trends events such as the Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.
Latest articles by Tamara Kelly
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How to cut long grass – expert tips to tackle an overgrown lawn with the correct care
What is the easiest way to cut long grass? It's not as straightforward as simply mowing
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Kelly Hoppen shares her brilliantly simple styling advice for adding 'accent colour' to a neutral room
The inspirational interior designer reveals her go-to method for adding an instant accent colour without needing to decorate
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Enjoy a wasp-free summer by following these expert tips to repel the persistent pests
Want to know how to keep wasps away from your home and garden? Try these natural, harmless deterrents
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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This is how to remove yellow stains from pillows, according to professional cleaners
Banish unpleasant yellow stains to restore your pillows to pristine freshness in five simple steps
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Did you know plants can get sunburnt? Here's how to keep them safe in the heat
It turns out our beloved plants can also feel the effects of sun exposure, here's how to avoid tending to sunburnt plants...
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to use wine corks in your garden – 7 ways to reuse the sustainable material
Did you know you can use corks to enhance your gardening efforts? From elevating your pots to aerating soil, here's how to reuse wine stoppers
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to organise a small closet with lots of clothes: 14 expert tips and tricks
Wondering how to organise a small closet with lots of clothes? Follow these top tips to maximise precious wardrobe space...
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These new wireless lights make dream lighting schemes easy – without expensive electricians' bills
These new cordless, rechargeable lights are perfect for instantly making a home look expensive on a budget
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to get rid of ivy naturally on fences and walls – and ensure it doesn't grow back
This invasive plant can wreak havoc when it's left to grow wild
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Beat the heat with these expert-approved tips and tricks for keeping cool during the summer
From freezing socks to spritzing a homemade body mist keep cool and carry on with our handy hacks and effective tips for beating the heat
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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5 easy things you can do with your houseplants to help keep a room cool, according to experts
An expert reveals how houseplants could be the secret weapon to beating the heat indoors
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Is your garden overgrown? Don't fret, it's the new no-effort trend experts are encouraging
Gardening expert Sarah Raven explains why it's a good time to embrace the imperfect overgrown garden trend
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Need to cool down a room fast? Try these expert-approved fan hacks to ensure better cooling results
Make your cooling fan more efficient during hot weather with these expert-approved fan hacks
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Now I understand why they say wool bedding keeps you cool, it's changed my life
Wool keeps you warm in winter but it also keeps you cool, especially in the summer – as I've recently found out for myself
By Tamara Kelly Published
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5 easy ways to keep your roses blooming all summer – using Epson Salts and old newspaper
A flower expert shares the savvy ways you can prolong the flowering period of your roses
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Crown adds 9 new on-trend colours to its best-selling 'Easyclean' range
This new paint collection means no more 'compromising on stunning colours when seeking practicality'
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Should you deadhead irises after they finish flowering? Garden experts reveal what they do
Horticultural experts share their tips on how to ensure better blooms ahead of next year
By Tamara Kelly Published
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The experts behind the 'Always Pan' launch a 'Wonder Oven' – set to be the most in-demand air fryer of 2024
From air frying to roasting to steam-infused baking, this small but mighty 6-in-1 Our Place oven does it all
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Monty Don says we should prioritise pruning this 'vigorous' garden plant now it's June
If you're wondering what important garden jobs to tackle this month Monty is on hand to share his advice
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Monty Don reveals his secret for keeping roses flowering for as long as possible
The garden expert shares his essential tip for deadheading roses more efficiently – and how often it needs to be done
By Tamara Kelly Published
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The best fragrant plants to make your garden smell divine
Fragrant planting is a great way to appeal to the senses to make any outdoor space all the more alluring
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Don't miss Aldi's on-trend Acapulco rope chairs – available in stores now for under £30
Get the look for less this summer with this fabulous supermarket find to furnish your garden in style
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to make compost at home – garden experts share the secrets to better composting
Compost is the ideal way to enrich your soil for happier plants, and if you make yours at home it can be free
By Tamara Kelly Published
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These new Aldi apothecary candles are my favourite yet – and even cheaper than the best-selling M&S range
The scents are divine and the £3.49 price is even better, this new range is ideal for scenting homes for less
By Tamara Kelly Published