Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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How to Make a Front Yard Look More Christmassy - 9 Tricks to Create Festive Charm and Curb Appeal
Designers unwrap their exterior holiday decorating ideas for festive curb appeal
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5 Ways You Can Welcome Christmas Into Your Home By Decorating Beautifully With Fresh Foliage
Bring nature and color into your home this holiday by following these expert-approved tips for a chic and stylish ambiance
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How can I make my backyard look more Christmassy? 9 ways to spread the holiday cheer outside your home
From twinkling lights and festive foliage to decorative touches, sprinkle seasonal magic outdoors with these ideas
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5 things people with cozy winter backyards have in them - ideas to copy for a more useable outdoor space
From foliage to furniture, create an outdoor oasis you can enjoy throughout the year
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5 spaces people never want to declutter, but that you really should
Tackle these tasks for an orderly home, a clear mind and more time
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5 ways to create more storage space in your home - you'll squeeze the most out of every last inch
Find out how interior experts maximize efficient storage space in every room
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10 things professional organizers say to declutter in November - it's the best way to get ahead of the festive season
Prepare your space for seasonal decor and easy entertaining with this expert advice
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How to stop squirrels going for your bird feeder – 5 tricks that will help birds thrive in your backyard
Protect nuts and seeds for your feathered friends with these simple tips
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5 reasons your home attracts clutter, and how to stop it happening, according to professional declutterers
Nip bad habits in the bud with these simple solutions from organizing pros
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How to aerate your lawn - it's the "last-chance" November job to do now for better-looking grass come spring-time
In many places, you still have time to undertake this task before the first frost arrives
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How to collect seeds from Astrantia – start them now, and fill your garden with 'free' flowers next spring
Don't miss out - there's still time to gather seeds from these pretty perennials before they disperse
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The 5 best Philodendron types houseplant lovers always buy - they'll make your home look so beautiful
Experts on their favorite philodendrons and how to get them to thrive
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'They make you hopeful and calm' - the 5 most relaxing plants for your bedroom
Garden experts pick the 5 most relaxing plants for your bedroom, that purify the air, that are luscious and low-maintenance, and that help create a serene space
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Now's the time to fleece wrap your plants for winter - here's what to cover, and what to leave
Experts advise which species needs protecting and which can withstand the elements
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The 12 best quick delivery sofas - who wants to wait to finish their living room?
The 12 best quick delivery sofas promise you can add the final touches to your living room fast - perfect for redecorating or when you just want to get the decor done
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'Such a curious beauty' - the best black plants to grow indoors that experts love
With their intriguing colors and unexpected hue the best black plants to grow indoors help to create a richly fascinating windowsill or foliage display
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The 12 best fancy plates - to use when the Queen comes over (and maybe not even then)
There's a modern take on the best fancy plates - a contemporary smartness that is a a world away from the matching tea set. Our edit shows how it's done
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The 12 best cheese serving platters - finish your entertaining in style
The 12 best cheese serving platters are the perfect finishing touch - an elegant way to end your entertaining in style
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The 12 best dessert bowls - style for the most important meal of the day
The Livingetc edit of the 12 best dessert bowls means you can round off every meal in style - small, large or patterned
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The 12 best placemats - instantly elevate every meal you're ever going to have
The 12 best placemats are a shorthand for cleverly curated style, adding an elevation to the everyday that just makes life feel better
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The 12 best dinnerware sets with pasta bowls - style you can use all the time
The 12 best dinnerware sets with pasta bowls are perfect for modern life, meaning you've got the ideal vessel for whatever you're about to eat
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How to dry your homegrown onions and garlic so that you can use them all winter
Follow this expert advice and enjoy a steady supply of home-grown alliums past next spring
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5 Indoor Plants That People With Amazing-Smelling Homes Use to Scent Their Spaces Naturally
Want to scent your home with naturally fragranced foliage? Here's the plants to choose that will make your home smell beautiful
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The 12 best large serving platters – guaranteed crowd-pleasers at your dinner party
These 12 best large serving platters combine eye-catching detailing with classic shapes, and allow your favorite hors d'oeuvres to shine
