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The sun has blessed us with its presence for a few weekends now, so it’s safe to say we’re declaring it picky-bits-for-dinner season. We didn’t need much of an excuse to commence our outdoor dining ideas, but a sunny streak has left us feeling inspired to up the ante when it comes to our dinnerware with some dedicated picky bits tableware.Whether you’re hosting or you just want to make a casual weeknight dinner a little bit more special, investing in some new crockery for indoor or outdoor dining will reinvent meal times. My latest obsession, in keeping with the picky…
Susan Clark, whose singular vision for Radnor has reshaped the landscape of contemporary design curation, stands at the threshold of the gallery’s most ambitious chapter yet – Evolution in Form – a sun-drenched penthouse perched 70 floors above Manhattan within the soaring Sutton Tower. Her influence on how we experience design in residential contexts has been transformative, creating dialogue between object and space that transcends traditional gallery paradigms. The transition from previous locations to this light-filled, 5,000-square-foot penthouse marks more than a change of address. It represents a conceptual shift in Clark’s approach to presenting contemporary design. She has deliberately…
The sun is shining, the weather is heating up, and right on time, Aldi is launching a pet cooling range to keep our four-legged friends cool as a cucumber this year.Landing in the middle aisle on 18 May, these Specialbuys are back by popular demand and feature a variety of clever gadgets to keep your pets cool this summer.Pets are undoubtedly part of the family, which is why we invest in the best vacuums for pet hair, stylish pet beds and plenty of treats, too. These are the Specialbuys you should consider adding to your shopping trolley this weekend, if…
Contrary to popular belief, the best portable air conditioners do more than just keep you cool in the summer – many are also designed to bring comfort all year round, for use well into the winter months. Portable ACs have become increasingly popular in recent years because they’re easy to set up and manoeuvre, making them a great choice for anyone who wants an efficient way to maintain a comfortable home environment.In an ideal world, our homes would naturally stay cool in summer and warm in winter, but for most of us, that’s not always the case. When temperatures get…
If you’re anything like me, moving into a new home is always accompanied by very mixed feelings – it’s all very exciting but also stressful, full of fun new opportunities that are somewhat daunting, too. One of those ‘opportunities’ to make the new space feel more like you are the walls and giving them a new coat of paint – but the question is, should you paint as soon as you move in? Or how long should you wait before taking the plunge?Of course, the process starts with gathering your favourite paint ideas and shades you naturally gravitate towards. But…
Aldi has launched a new £11.99 buy that experts say will make your garden safer and more secure – and it’s on sale right now.As well as being pleasant to look at, your garden lighting ideas can also act as an extra bit of security for you and a deterrent for unwelcome visitors. Landing in the middle aisle today (15 May), the Aldi Solar Floodlight (£11.99), is an affordable way to make you garden feel safer.The best security measures can feel both daunting and expensive, yet Aldi’s offering is simple, effective and cheap – here’s why you should consider adding…
Outdoor space has shot up the priority list for buyers, especially since the pandemic gave everyone a crash course in why fresh air matters. Whether it’s for kids, pets, pottering around with plants, or simply catching some sun, a garden can make or break how you feel in a home. But it’s not just about square footage. Sunlight, privacy, condition, and even where the garden sits in relation to the house can have a big say in how usable—and valuable—it is. Here’s what to check before you fall for a house with a wildflower patch and a wobbly fence. 1.…
Yes, you’ll be happy to know that the rumours are true. Due to high demand, the sellout Aldi heated clothes airers are coming back to stores – meaning you’ll have another chance to bag these lookalikes of our high-end favourites, but at a much lower price point.You’ll probably already know that the best heated clothes airers can be a godsend during the colder months, helping homeowners and renters alike dry their clothes in winter (especially when you can’t just pop them on the washing line outside). So, you can imagine how delighted we were to hear that the Aldi heated…
For many of us, 2020 was a year of upheaval and transformation. We all faced our own challenges, and for Lebanese designer Donna Maria Feghali, it marked a creative shift stemming from what she describes as a “really intense personal journey.” Feghali candidly shares: “Looking back, I realized it totally reflected in my creative work and in this collection, which is way different from anything I’ve ever done before.” That year, she established her Paris-based studio, and now, she introduces Eshrin, a furniture collection dedicated to that pivotal time. Named after the Arabic word for twenty, Eshrin is an exploration…
If you’ve been in the market to level up your BBQ game, a Kamado BBQ is a must. This style of charcoal BBQ often comes with a hefty price tag, but the Tower Kamado Maxi BBQ at Amazon is one of the cheapest you can buy online this summer, even beating Aldi’s version.This Tower Kamado Maxi BBQ is an alternative to the infamous Big Green Egg BBQ, one of the best BBQS you can buy, which you’ll find in many celebrity gardens. However, with even the Minimax Big Green Egg at John Lewis coming in at an eye-watering £850 it’s…