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At home with Francesca Rowan-Plowden at Christmas

The interior designer and star of The Traitors is big on bows and all the trimmings for her festive decorating ideas

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I don't normally shop the Black Friday sales, but I'm making an exception for this rechargeable lamp that all of our editors own

I'll take one in every colour

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5 meaningful Christmas decorations I've decided to make not buy, and they're so simple I promise you can do them too

These small craft projects put a lot of heart and soul into how my home looks and feels during Christmas

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This genius tri-zone air fryer was made for households where everyone wants a different dinner – it even features a dedicated pizza zone

Here's why else I love it

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Now is the perfect time to build a frog house – it'll attract nature's best slug-busters to your garden

Get started before they enter hibernation

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IKEA’s sell-out STRÅLA star lamps have received a bold update for 2025 – and this is where to hang one for an authentic scandi look

Stock is already running low for these cult stars

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I asked experts how long it really takes for a dehumidifier to dry laundry – plus how to use it the right way for faster drying

Fast, fresher laundry starts with the right dehumidifier setup

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My mum has always hated the draughty door between her kitchen and garage — this £20 solution worked instantly

This £20 solution might not look pretty but it worked instantly

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Argos and Habitat have slashed the price of their Christmas decorations – 9 stunning pieces I'm buying now to decorate my home this weekend

Get your home ready for Christmas

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Birds will flock to your garden if you plant these berry-bearing shrubs and trees - they'll also add a welcome pop of winter colour

Attract birds to your garden with colourful berry-bearing varieties that will keep them fed through the cold winter months

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I've found 3 alternatives to IKEA's LYCKSELE LÖVÅS sofa bed – and unlike IKEA's bestseller, they're all on sale this Black Friday

If you want to save money, these Black Friday sofa bed deals can help

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I’m obsessed with my robot vacuum and vacuum mop – but if I had to choose, this is the one I’d recommend to family and friends

I predict they're both going to be bigger than ever in 2026

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I used to be a minimalist, but now I see the joy in it having some element of 'stuff' – this is how I found the perfect balance

There are so many benefits to minimalism, so why do I no longer live as one?

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There's still time to plant paperwhite bulbs for daffodils that flower at Christmas – they're some of the prettiest festive blooms around!

Don't miss the window!

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George Home is selling a heated airer for less than Lidl – at £25, it's the lowest price I've ever seen for this winter laundry essential

Grab it while you can!

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The kitchen storage trend I regret falling for – an open pantry might look great on Instagram, but this is why I ditched mine after 6 months

Plus, how to get a similar look with less effort

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'I love it so much I’ve already bought two more!’ – this £15 Amazon bestseller is a must-have for all homes this winter

I'm a Cleaning Editor, and I didn't know I'd love a doormat this much

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Kristen Bell’s ‘Wicked’ tree is so good I can’t stop thinking about it a year on – it’s an Oz-inspired masterclass in nostalgic decor full of personality

It’s an Oz-inspired masterclass in nostalgic decor full of personality

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7 cold-loving, low-maintenance plants I grow as a florist to fill my home with vases of colourful flowers over winter

They make fabulously vibrant cut flower arrangements

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These are the loft insulation dos and don’ts I swear by as someone who made the mistakes so you don't have to

I made the mistakes so you don't have to

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I'm sharing my little black book of lighting – where I find big statement pieces at prices much smaller than you'd imagine

You don't need to break the bank for high-impact lighting

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Victoria Beckham has adopted this seemingly impractical coffee table trend – but interior experts are on board and reveal how it can work in every home

Would you ditch your traditional coffee table for this as the former Spice Girl has?

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Experts warn real Christmas tree buyers to do this one thing as soon as they get their tree home – it's 'crucial' if you want it to survive the festive season

It's a simple trick!

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It’s easy to see why this White Company seagrass Christmas tree skirt is a bestseller, but I’ve tracked down a stunning £16 alternative at Habitat

Let me put two sleek and stylish options on your radar this Christmas

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Tom Kerridge has redesigned M&S' bestselling All in One pan, this time in stainless steel – it gets a straight five stars from me

It's hard to fault

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