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I thought this childish furniture design was banished to the nineties – Habitat’s just proven me wrong with their sleek, grown-up alternative
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·19d ago
If you were under the assumption that bean bags are just for children, you’d be wrong. And if you don’t believe me, let Habitat’s new Estelle Quilted Bean Bag (£120) convince you.
Can Harvey Nichols find its way back to being Absolutely Fabulous again?
Fashion | The Guardianby Lauren Cochrane·20d ago
Such was the buzz around Harvey Nichols in its 90s heyday that the department store was regularly name-checked in Absolutely Fabulous, with Edina and Patsy’s frequent retail therapy trips to the...
Holly Willoughby's clever kitchen wall feature makes filling pots and pans easier – it's the handy device used by chefs in professional kitchens
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·20d ago
Holly Willoughby’s chilli con carne recipe reel has baffled fans on Instagram, with some asking ‘what’s that thing on the wall?’ in the background of her video in her kitchen.
Going bananas for bandanas: the latest fashion trend that goes back centuries
Fashion | The Guardianby Ellie Violet Bramley·20d ago
Baseball caps have been keeping the heads of fashion folk covered and shaded for the past few years. But there’s a new accessory to be seen everywhere this summer: the bandana.
‘I haven’t felt this present for months’: sail back in time on a Thames barge in Essex
Travel | The Guardianby Imogen Lepere·20d ago
In a darkened room in Maldon, Essex, a ship’s lantern illuminates the laundry drying on a web of ropes suspended from the ceiling.
Yes, it’s only August, but this clever Aldi buy has convinced me to start planning for my winter garden – it will be a game-changer when the temperature finally drops
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·20d ago
Although it may feel like summer is endless right now, I’m here to break it to you that now is the time to start preparing your colder for colder, wetter weather ahead.
Sky Country: Indigenous fashion weaves culture and climate together
Fashion | The Guardianby Photography by (A)manda Parkinson with additional reporting by Ima Caldwell·20d ago
Models CJ Rankin, a Kiyak woman, and Nelson Baker Bardi, a Nyikina man, wear Nagula Jarndu Designs.
Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn garden – how to turn your pumpkin patch into an impressive vertical display, too
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·21d ago
Ever since I spotted Shirlie and Martin Kemp’s stunning pumpkin archway on Instagram, I’ve been so excited for Autumn. So, I’ve asked gardening experts how we can get the look, too.
Tan France just released the most stylish homeware and furniture collection inspired by his roots – these are his favourite pieces he already has at home
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·21d ago
Queer Eye fans buckle up! Tan France has released his first collection of furniture and homeware, created in collaboration with Castlery.
Chess: Adams loses first British Championship game since 1988 to rising star
Chess | The Guardianby Leonard Barden·21d ago
Michael Adams, the 54-year-old Taunton grandmaster aiming for a record-equalling 10th British title, began with three wins but in round four suffered his first championship defeat since 1988 when...
Canadian Open: Cameron Norrie saves match point to beat Alex de Minaur, Aryna Sabalenka through
BBC Sport·21d ago
- Published Britain's Cameron Norrie saved a match point as he produced a superb fightback to beat world number seven Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open.
How to explore Britain and Ireland’s most beautiful rivers on foot, bike or boat: readers’ travel tips
Travel | The Guardianby Guardian readers·21d ago
Bolton Abbey and the Yorkshire Dales from the Wharfe Last summer, I enjoyed a six-mile walk along the fast-flowing River Wharfe from Ilkley to Bolton Abbey, with calming vistas of the Yorkshire...
My mum gifted me this £30 kitchen appliance when I left for university seven years ago, and I still use it all the time – it’s the only appliance a fresher needs
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·21d ago
When I packed up and headed to university back in September 2019, the one thing my mum gave me was a Crockpot Slowcooker (£31, Argos).
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change? - Carbon Brief
Carbon Briefby Lekai Liu·22d ago
China has released a five-year plan dedicated to addressing climate change. The 15th five-year plan for a national response to climate change is the latest in a series to outline in-depth climate...
I’m on a mission to replace my ugly home appliances – and Shark just dropped the ultimate ‘luxe’ upgrade to the robot vacuum I use every day
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Lauren Bradbury·22d ago
Shark has just dropped four ‘Luxe’ colourways of its uber-popular PowerDetect UV Reveal Robot Vacuum (£1039.99 at Shark).
I work from home and didn't want my desk to always be on show – this IKEA buy transformed my set up, it folds from sleek bookcase to spacious workspace in seconds
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Maddie Balcombe·22d ago
Everyone knows and loves IKEA’s BILLY Bookcase. The simple yet versatile buy is a cult classic for good reason.
Why nurturing your compassionate side is simple and deeply beneficial | Psyche Videos
Psycheby Psyche Video·22d ago
Compassion is important – not just because it makes us sensitive to the suffering of others, but because practising it can make our brains more resilient and our relationships stronger.
Mother Teresa was virtuous, but she was wrong about virtue | Psyche Ideas
Psycheby Michael Brownstein & Alex Madva·22d ago
In 1975, a collection of Mother Teresa’s thoughts and reflections was published as a short book titled A Gift for God: Prayers and Meditation.
Climbing gives me a much-needed break from my brain | Psyche Notes to Self
Psycheby Alizeh Kohari·22d ago
I began climbing because I’d developed a fear of falling. A few unlucky stumbles, cartoonish in the details of how they happened – tripping over my own feet, for instance, while posing for a selfie...
Mark my words, this new £230 Habitat chair bed is going to be an instant bestseller – it's cute, curvy, and tailor-made for small homes
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Lockwood·22d ago
I'm calling it. Habitat has just launched a new £230 chair bed, and I think this on-trend design will become an instant bestseller.
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