Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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The 12 best patterned plates to help you keep the joyful spirit of Summer alive
The 12 best patterned plates all share the ability to help energize a tabletop, make dinners look more fun and effortless, and give you a smile
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The 12 best ice cream bowls - grab a spoon and dig in to our style edit
The 12 best ice cream bowls chosen by the Livingetc team to elevate dessert to an artform where everything you eat looks good
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The 12 best tea cups - cozy season is coming and we're style-ready
The 12 best tea cups handpicked by the Livingetc team for their elegance, beauty and all-round power to make you feel elevated while drinking from them
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The 12 best marble serving boards - whatever you serve on them automatically looks good
The 12 best marble serving boards are an elegant mix of style and beauty, helping you to host events where everything looks good
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The 12 best dessert stands - instant elevation for all your entertaining
The 12 best dessert stands have been chosen by Livingetc's editors because they help turn your next dinner party into an elevated event, adding sophisticated style
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The 12 best quick delivery sofas - honestly, who has time to wait for good design?
The Livingetc team has chosen the 12 best quick delivery sofas which you can be sitting on almost as soon as you've clicked to buy
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'Plant shelves' are trending as a simple way to bring your home to life - these are the 3 steps to perfecting them
For a curated display of flourishing foliage, this is what experts suggest for creating the perfect plant shelf
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5 clever ways to hang indoor plants - bring your home to life with these lush layering techniques
From wall-mounted murals to plant curtains, experts offer fresh ways to hang foliage
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5 deadheading mistakes you're making, and how to avoid them for a backyard that blooms better
Encourage new blooms and prevent disease with these deadheading tips from the experts who know what not to do
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5 tricks to arranging flowers like a pro - simple secrets to more beautiful displays
Follow these simple steps for beautiful and longer lasting floral arrangements
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The best indoor flowering plants that need little or no sunlight - how darker corners can flourish
Expert advice on shade-loving species for a glorious indoor garden that will work in even the darkest of corners
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'It suddenly makes your backyard look tropical.' The 3 best plants to grow under palm trees for a lush and layered look
Designers explain the best plants to plant under palm trees, creating a wonderfully lush and enclosed backyard
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Do you really need a humidifier for your indoor plants? Experts agree on whether - and when - this kit is worth it
Experts offer their view on this piece of kit for tropical plants plus easy alternatives for if you don't have or need a humidifier
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8 tropical flowers to grow indoors and make your home feel way more luxe and look so much more beautiful
Growing tropical flowers at home is simple with this expert advice on the best ones to choose and how to care for them
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The 12 best striped sofas to make your home at least 95% more cheerful
The best striped sofas are playful and fun, evoking the vacation vibes of a deckchair or the joy of a circus tent. A little hit of euphoria in your decor
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'So soft to lie back on!' The 12 best linen sofas feel as good as they look
We've found the 12 best linen sofas that wear well and feel even better, the couches that are just made for relaxed and elegant spaces
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How to start a butterfly garden and create a space that looks and feels more beautiful in 6 easy steps
Want to make your backyard a beautiful butterfly haven? Backyard design experts explain the little steps that can make a big difference in getting these beneficial creatures to stop by
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5 houseplants even you can't kill - these hardy species can survive even the least green thumbs and still look good
If you're time-pressed, just starting out or simply forgetful, choose these hardy houseplants for an easy indoor garden that even the least skilled can keep alive
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5 tricks to make "indoor mini gardens" look amazing and fully embrace this creative container planting trend
From plant selection to pots and potting mediums, here's what our expert advises
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'They're like an art display!" The 5 best indoor hanging plants designers love to trail around their homes
It's not every plant that can be hung up in your indoor garden and admired from down below, but these are the five designers pick as worthy to place on high
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7 houseplant trends for 2024 - the plants, pots and placements that designers love and we're ready to buy into
From statement trees and trailing vines to methods of display, find the look that works for you and your home
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7 super-easy and low-effort jobs to do in the backyard during July to keep everything looking its best
The only jobs you need to do in the backyard this month to keep it looking good for the rest of summer
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'They're so gratifying!' These 5 indoor plants last the longest, so you can love them for years (and struggle to kill them)
These 5 indoor plants last the longest, so they'll be practically be part of your family. And even the least green thumbed will struggle to kill them!
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The 12 best velvet sofas that are just made for reclining beautifully on
The best velvet sofas feel incredibly luxe, but don't all have mammoth price tags to go with. This edit showcases the best for style and price
