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YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN THE NEXT DECADE: 35 INSIDER PREDICITONS

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DESIGN IDEAS FOR STYLISH LOGGIAS, VERANDAHS AND BALCONIES

Perfect for relaxing outdoors.
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HOSTING HOUSEGUESTS AGAIN? 14 WAYS TO MAKE THEIR VISIT UNFORGETTABLE

Stylish gestures to welcome over-nighters.
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THE RETURN TO DINNER PARTIES: A SENSIBLE, LOW-STRESS GUIDE

Entertaining made easy.
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June 1, 2021

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YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN THE NEXT DECADE: 35 INSIDER PREDICITONS

Consider this required reading.

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May 18, 2021

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THE NEW COMFORT: WHAT DOES “HOME” MEAN IN 2021?

The interior mood right now is anything but sterile.

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April 27, 2021

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HOW TO PLANT CLIMBERS: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PLANTING VINES

Which climber is right for your garden?

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April 27, 2021

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THE 5 WORST PATIO DECORATING MISTAKES- AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

The most common outdoor design gaffes.

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May 19, 2021

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THE 7 MOST IMPRACTICAL BUT POPULAR PIECES OF FURNITURE

Famous designs that are really hard to live with.

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April 27, 2021

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MOTHER’S DAY 2021 GIFT IDEAS: 100 STYLISH PRESENTS

That she'll actually use.

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April 27, 2021

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THE AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY WEDDING OF MELISSA’S DESIGN DEPUTY

It's a classic.

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February 11, 2021

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TOP 10 DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2021: MEET YOUR NEW HOME

The greatest hits for the coming year.

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March 30, 2021

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THE SIX SURPRISING SECRETS TO A HAPPY HOME

The formula for domestic bliss.

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Listen up, folk... a recent study identified six q

Listen up, folk... a recent study identified six qualities of a happy home. All homes can be thought of in terms of these qualities. Yes, happy homes score well for each of these features. Does your pad have them ? Head to the blog to check on your home satisfaction, which leads to life satisfaction and how each of these qualities relate to one another. We have you covered. Sit back and relax: it’s essential weekend reading at www.melissapenfold.com now. Design @my_midcenturymakeover @vivirdesign

Happy, healthy homes allow us to thrive. But nouri

Happy, healthy homes allow us to thrive. But nourishing homes aren’t just a checklist. And what one person needs to live well, won’t be the same as another. Exposure to nature has positive effects on the body and mind for most of us. Benefits include improved mood, reduced blood pressure and concentration. Many homes are built to outlive us, but homes that are made to last will shift with us as we age. As more of us use our homes to work, have children home to live, or rent our homes to others, what we ask of our homes is changing. Sometimes this requires merging of spaces, but often it can be as simple as changing what an area is used for. We also need to measure how our homes help us to mentally feel calm and facilitate our time relaxing as this becomes a proxy for home happiness. Creating houses and gardens where we can interact and be sociable is a key part of how we make memories, develop attachments, build up sentimental value and develop routines with those we live with. Head to the blog to find out how we can live better in our homes - future-proof our pads and discover the steps to happy homes. Don’t miss our “Guide to Living Well in the Next Decade” at www.melissapenfold.com now. Mallorca via @berrowprojects @interiorblink; photo: @bergagonzalez #design #garden #swimmingpool #pool #tree #homedecor #backyard #landscape #vine #landscaping #relax #houseandgarden #vines #swim #style #spain #nature

The need for space, combined with the flexibility

The need for space, combined with the flexibility offered by home working, is driving people out of cities. See why the city exodus plus things like self-reliant living, and green design are the new essential trends for homes. Head to the blog to see what ultimately, the big question when it comes to post-Covid homes is? Don’t miss our special guide to living well in the next decade: 35 insider predictions - at www.melissapenfold.com this week. Landscape design by @michaeltrappinc via @stylemytrip_com @interiorblink 🌳🍀

If lockdown has taught us anything it’s the bene

If lockdown has taught us anything it’s the benefit of nature on our homes. Top US landscape designer @scott_shrader who designed the California house pictured with limestone columns, stephanotis vines and potted gardenias says, “It’s my job to get people out in the garden and keep them there.” He designed a series of outdoor rooms with nearly every room in the residence extending into the garden which is always the most successful kind of home. Head to the blog to see why it’s not just about having big doors and windows with lots of light but whether you can see nature through them - in our special Guide to Living Well. A report that reveals a few surprises on what really makes us happy at home - at www.melissapenfold.com now.

A lot has changed since the last time you packed t

A lot has changed since the last time you packed that passport, and with increasing vaccination rates - it’s worth looking at how we will actually travel post-pandemic. Expect a cooling with Europe’s capital cities and new affection for less-crowded cities with strong cultural offerings such as Lyon and Hamburg. Plus a rediscovery of less populated European islands. The pandemic’s searing impact will add a FOMO-like urgency to personal bucket lists. The fresh air appeal of Alaska, Montana and trips through Canada’s North West passage will propel them to top spots according to an article in @wsj. Head to the blog to check the future of travel - what’s trending, how travel can be fun again, where we want to go and why - in “Your Guide To Living Well in The Next Decade” at www.melissapenfold.com now. Photo of Chateau Cypres en Provence which is in our sights again.

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Listen up, folk... a recent study identified six q

Listen up, folk... a recent study identified six qualities of a happy home. All homes can be thought of in terms of these qualities. Yes, happy homes score well for each of these features. Does your pad have them ? Head to the blog to check on your home satisfaction, which leads to life satisfaction and how each of these qualities relate to one another. We have you covered. Sit back and relax: it’s essential weekend reading at www.melissapenfold.com now. Design @my_midcenturymakeover @vivirdesign

Happy, healthy homes allow us to thrive. But nouri

Happy, healthy homes allow us to thrive. But nourishing homes aren’t just a checklist. And what one person needs to live well, won’t be the same as another. Exposure to nature has positive effects on the body and mind for most of us. Benefits include improved mood, reduced blood pressure and concentration. Many homes are built to outlive us, but homes that are made to last will shift with us as we age. As more of us use our homes to work, have children home to live, or rent our homes to others, what we ask of our homes is changing. Sometimes this requires merging of spaces, but often it can be as simple as changing what an area is used for. We also need to measure how our homes help us to mentally feel calm and facilitate our time relaxing as this becomes a proxy for home happiness. Creating houses and gardens where we can interact and be sociable is a key part of how we make memories, develop attachments, build up sentimental value and develop routines with those we live with. Head to the blog to find out how we can live better in our homes - future-proof our pads and discover the steps to happy homes. Don’t miss our “Guide to Living Well in the Next Decade” at www.melissapenfold.com now. Mallorca via @berrowprojects @interiorblink; photo: @bergagonzalez #design #garden #swimmingpool #pool #tree #homedecor #backyard #landscape #vine #landscaping #relax #houseandgarden #vines #swim #style #spain #nature

The need for space, combined with the flexibility

The need for space, combined with the flexibility offered by home working, is driving people out of cities. See why the city exodus plus things like self-reliant living, and green design are the new essential trends for homes. Head to the blog to see what ultimately, the big question when it comes to post-Covid homes is? Don’t miss our special guide to living well in the next decade: 35 insider predictions - at www.melissapenfold.com this week. Landscape design by @michaeltrappinc via @stylemytrip_com @interiorblink 🌳🍀

If lockdown has taught us anything it’s the bene

If lockdown has taught us anything it’s the benefit of nature on our homes. Top US landscape designer @scott_shrader who designed the California house pictured with limestone columns, stephanotis vines and potted gardenias says, “It’s my job to get people out in the garden and keep them there.” He designed a series of outdoor rooms with nearly every room in the residence extending into the garden which is always the most successful kind of home. Head to the blog to see why it’s not just about having big doors and windows with lots of light but whether you can see nature through them - in our special Guide to Living Well. A report that reveals a few surprises on what really makes us happy at home - at www.melissapenfold.com now.

A lot has changed since the last time you packed t

A lot has changed since the last time you packed that passport, and with increasing vaccination rates - it’s worth looking at how we will actually travel post-pandemic. Expect a cooling with Europe’s capital cities and new affection for less-crowded cities with strong cultural offerings such as Lyon and Hamburg. Plus a rediscovery of less populated European islands. The pandemic’s searing impact will add a FOMO-like urgency to personal bucket lists. The fresh air appeal of Alaska, Montana and trips through Canada’s North West passage will propel them to top spots according to an article in @wsj. Head to the blog to check the future of travel - what’s trending, how travel can be fun again, where we want to go and why - in “Your Guide To Living Well in The Next Decade” at www.melissapenfold.com now. Photo of Chateau Cypres en Provence which is in our sights again.

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