HaloYard
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Measured guides on lighting, furniture and the awkward decisions in between. Written from the specifications we hold, with the real numbers in them, and nothing recommended that we would not put in our own rooms.
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What is wabi sabi? The meaning, and how to use it in interior designWhat wabi sabi means, where it comes from, how it differs from Japandi and how to bring it into a UK home.
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No. 51
What is wabi sabi? The meaning, and how to use it in interior designWhat wabi sabi means, where it comes from, how it differs from Japandi and how to bring it into a UK home.
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No. 50
How to arrange dried flowers in a vaseHow to choose dried stems, match them to a vase, arrange single stems and ikebana inspired displays, and keep dried flowers looking good.
Dried flowers
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No. 49
Are paper lamps safe? Bulbs, placement and care for rice paper lampsHow to use a paper or rice paper lamp safely: LED bulbs, wattage, keeping the bulb clear of the paper, placement and cleaning.
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No. 48
Which pendant light shade? Rattan, paper, fabric, glass, stone and ceramic comparedHow rattan, bamboo, paper, fabric, glass, stone and ceramic pendant shades compare for light, rooms and cleaning.
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No. 47
Japandi dining room ideas: table, chairs, lighting and linenHow to create a Japandi dining room in a UK home, from the table and chairs to the pendant, linen, stoneware and sideboard.
Dining room
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No. 46
How to style open shelves: shelf styling ideas for kitchens and living roomsHow to style open shelves in a kitchen or living room, with grouping, height, negative space, books, ceramics and baskets.
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No. 45
Gifts for wine lovers: wine gift ideas under £40, £60 and £100Wine gift ideas grouped under £40, £60 and £100, from a handmade decanter and fine glasses to cheese boards and linen for the table.
Gifts
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No. 44
How to decant wine: how long, how to pour and how to clean a decanterHow long to decant each kind of red wine, how to pour off sediment, the right serving temperature, and how to clean a decanter...
Glassware
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No. 43
Linen vs cotton bedding: which is better?How linen and cotton bedding compare for feel, warmth, breathability, creasing, care, lifespan and cost, and which to choose.
Bedding
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No. 42
How to style a bed: how to layer bedding, step by stepHow to style a bed and layer bedding from the fitted sheet up, with colour ideas and simple seasonal swaps.
Bedding
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No. 41
Rug size guide: what size rug for a living room, bedroom or dining roomWhat size rug to buy for a UK living room, a single, double or king bed, a dining table and a hallway, with a...
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No. 40
How to choose a table lamp: height, shade, bulb and placementHow to choose a table lamp that is the right height, with the right shade and bulb, for a bedside, a sofa side table...
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No. 39
Japandi Christmas decor: natural Christmas decorations for a calm homeHow to decorate for a calm, natural Christmas, from a plain tree and paper stars to soft pine garlands, candles and a simple linen...
Christmas
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No. 38
Home gifts under £50: housewarming gifts for new home ownersUseful home gifts and housewarming ideas for new home owners, from cordless lamps to linen napkins, grouped under £30, £40 and £50.
Christmas
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No. 37
Gifts for tea lovers: teapots, cups and tea sets under £40, £60 and £100Tea gift ideas from handmade cups and travel sets to cast iron teapots, matcha sets and caddies, grouped from under £40 to over £100.
Christmas
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No. 36
Gifts for coffee lovers: coffee gift ideas under £40, £60 and £100Coffee gift ideas for every kind of coffee drinker, from pour over sets to double wall cafetieres, grouped under £40, £60 and £100.
Christmas
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No. 35
Small bathroom storage ideas for UK bathroomsPractical storage ideas for a small UK bathroom, from a shallow cabinet above the toilet to rolled towels, wall mounted pieces and no drill...
Bathroom
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No. 34
How to dry brush: a simple body brushing routineA step by step dry body brushing routine: when and how to brush, how often, when to skip it, and how to choose and...
Bath and body
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No. 33
Bedspread vs quilt vs coverlet: what is the difference?The difference between a bedspread, a quilt and a coverlet, what size to buy for a UK bed, and how to layer the bed...
Bedding
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No. 32
What GSM towel is best? How to choose bath towelsGSM explained, how cottons and weaves compare, Turkish towels versus terry, how many towels you need, and how to wash towels so they stay...
Bathroom
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No. 31
Magnetic knife strips: are they bad for knives, and how to fit oneHow to use a magnetic knife strip without damaging your knives, where and how high to put it, how to fix it to different...
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No. 30
What is borosilicate glass, and is it safe?What borosilicate glass is, why it handles heat better than ordinary glass, whether it is safe for food and drink, and how to care...
Glassware
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No. 29
How to make pour over coffee: ratio, grind, bloom and pourA step by step guide to pour over coffee at home: the ratio, grind, water temperature, bloom, pour and timing, and how to choose...
Coffee
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No. 28
How to choose a throw: materials, sizes and stylingHow linen, cotton gauze, knit, wool, faux fur and chenille throws compare, and what size to buy for a sofa or a bed.
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