ACCESSORIES

10 EASY PIECES: QUIRKY GLASSWARE, STEMMED EDITION

Plain glassware can be a bit dull if unrelieved. Here are our favourite drinking  glasses: …

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CLEANING

THE 22 BIGGEST CLEANING MISTAKES YOU’RE MAKING

Overloading your dishwasher Stacking dishes or putting too many utensils in your basket could impact …

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EXTERIORS

THE BUNNINGS OUTDOOR CHAIR THAT WILL MAKE YOUR JAW DROP

A bargain-hunter’s paradise, Bunnings has smart, casual weather proof resin armchairs with cream canvas seating …

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INTERIORS

OUTSIDE IN: EASY WAYS TO BRING A FRESH OUTDOOR FEEL INSIDE

Since we’re surrounded with technology in work and play, we are looking to nature for …

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EXTERIORS

SHUTTERS 101- FOUR OF THE BEST

Go for the widest frames, with as few verticals as possible, and the slimmest blades: …

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BUDGETS

HOW TO LIVE THE GOOD LIFE ON A BUDGET

For most people the word budgeting conjures up feelings of deprivation and self denial. We …

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INTERIORS

25 THINGS EVERY 25-SOMETHING SHOULD HAVE

Impervious to fashion, seasonality, or trends, these are things that work hard, look good and …

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ACCESSORIES

URNS THAT WILL GET YOU NOTICED

Add instant grandeaur and gravitas to your garden- however small- with an urn (most of …

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INTERIORS

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF WINDOW TREATMENTS

It’s time to rethink those bumph-lined, full-skirted, heavy fabrics and start again. Think evening dress: …

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ATMOSPHERE

THE PERFECT FATHERS DAY GIFT. IT’S THE ONE THEY ASKED FOR

Whatever you give him, you really don’t have to try so hard. There’s no need …

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ANTIQUES

THE BEST ANTIQUES ALL IN ONE SPOT

We caught up with AAADA’s vice president Chris Hughes this week, ahead of next month’s …

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QUICK FIXES

5 INSTANT STYLING TRICKS

WHITE Refresh and restore with only that which is crisp, white, fluffy and makes you …

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ENTERTAINING

THE POLITICS OF THE DINNER PARTY SEATING PLAN

We love Tatler’s magazines recent story on the subject. Seating plans have always been tricky- …

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INTERIORS

WHY THE INTERIORS BUSINESS IS BOOMING AGAIN

The financial crisis, you might think would have dealt a fatal blow to it, but …

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INTERIORS

7 STYLE MISTAKES DESIGNERS NEVER MAKE

Paper tissues are modern – but never let a cardboard tissue box covered with gharish …

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