These darling botanical ornaments are simple to make! They’d be a sweet personal gift to give or even a fun craft to do with friends or family over Christmas. I made these in a matter of minutes, so even if you have to make them at the last moment before Christmas you’ll be pleasantly surprised […]
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I cannot believe there are only 14 days until Christmas! If you’re still gift shopping (same!), I wanted to remind you of our Gift Guides and also share a few recent mood boards featuring items that could make great gifts. Shopping on Amazon for fast shipping? I have lots of ideas in my Amazon storefront,
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In the mid-1980s a bunch of us who were living on the dole in south London got work with a market research company specializing in train travel. Half the time we were at the offices in Richmond, collating data in what was basically a very large cupboard that smelled of the fried egg sandwiches we
Some people go all out on holiday gifts—but me? I go all out on crafting the perfect holiday ambiance. My house is a blank canvas, and I am an artist with a Pinterest inspo board, my credit card, and a dream. This year, I’m ditching my sad-beige-Christmas ways and embracing a cozy, nostalgic holiday vibe
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Ask almost any home decor enthusiast, and they’ll tell you: The secret to finding unique, high-quality home decor on a budget is thrifting. Thrift stores are gold mines for furniture and decor at prices you’d never see at traditional retailers. Plus, you can often find vintage pieces and one-of-a-kind items that aren’t sold anywhere else.
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Hundreds of farmers gathered in Westminster today, chanting “no farmers, no food” outside Downing Street, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced tough questioning in the Commons over proposed changes to inheritance tax. Tractors blocked parts of Whitehall during a demonstration organised by Save British Farming and Kent Fairness for Farmers, reflecting the industry’s growing
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The cost of your morning cup of coffee could soon increase, after the price of arabica beans—the most widely produced variety—soared to a record high on international commodity markets. On Tuesday, the price of arabica surpassed $3.44 per pound, reflecting an increase of over 80% since the start of the year. Robusta beans, which are
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Mencap, one of Britain’s leading charities supporting people with learning disabilities, has warned it may have to close at least 60 of its services due to mounting cost pressures following changes announced in the Budget. The organisation says the rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs), combined with a sharp increase in the national minimum
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Travel plans over the festive season are under threat as the UK’s rail minister warns of staff shortages and fresh strike action by Avanti West Coast train managers. Lord Peter Hendy, speaking at the House of Commons transport select committee, expressed concern that reduced staffing levels could disrupt Christmas train services, compounding the impact of
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Strong consumer solidarity prevailed on Small Business Saturday despite blustery conditions sweeping the UK. According to new research by American Express, more than 10 million Britons shopped at independent retailers on 7 December, braving the impact of Storm Darragh to inject an estimated £634 million into small businesses both in-store and online. The study, which
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