Gift guides
Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Every Sort of Mum
A new mum, a keen gardener or someone who would rather have a lie-in: start with what her days are like, then choose a gift.
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Gift guides
Valentine's Gifts Under £20 That Feel Like You Know Them
Eight Valentine's gifts under £20, sorted by how long you've been together and how much fuss your partner actually wants.
Gift guides
Galentine's Gift Ideas for the Friends Who Get You
From a shared bracelet to a bath fizzer, these Galentine's gifts are picked for the friend you know, not an imaginary perfect recipient.
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Imbolc: A Candlelit Clear-Out for the First Days of February
Mark Imbolc with a small clear-out, gentle candlelight and the first signs of spring. You can do it all without redecorating the house.
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Cosy January Ideas for Slower Days and Evenings
A slower morning, daylight at lunch and a proper end to work: small, mostly free comforts for January days that seem to go on forever.
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Yule Decorations for a Candlelit Winter Solstice
A Yule log you don't have to burn, greenery you can gather and candlelight in the right places. Midwinter decorating can be simple.
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Christmas Mantelpiece Ideas and a Table Worth Sitting At
Start with the mantel, then let the table borrow its colours. Greenery, low candlelight and a few everyday pieces do more than a box of themed decorations.
Gift guides
Christmas Gifts for Nan (Beyond Another Box of Biscuits)
From the garden-loving nan to the one who keeps every family photo, these are gifts chosen for her habits, not her age.
How-to
How to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas Without a Real Tree
No real tree? Start with orange and spice in the kitchen, then choose one gentle scent for the rooms where you spend your evenings.
Gift guides
Christmas Gifts for Teens Who Know Exactly What They Like
Room redecorators, music fans, crystal collectors and the teen who's saving up: find a Christmas gift that fits the person, not a vague idea of teenagers.
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Self-Care Night In Ideas for a Proper Dark-Evening Pause
A self-care night in can be simple: lower the lights, put your phone away, get warm and do one thing just because you like it.
Gift guides
Gifts for Men Who Are Hard to Buy For, Without Defaulting to Socks
Eight gifts for men who are hard to buy for, sorted by the things they actually do rather than the usual socks-and-aftershave shortlist.