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How to create a perfect period fireplace

Homemade Christmas wreath with fresh flowers and foraged greenery

Step-by-step guide to creating your own Christmas wreath

A woman holds a silver-gilt candelabra, one of a pair whilst wearing gloves

How to clean antique candle holders

Arteriors Turner Sofa £3,486, Jocelyn Coffee Table £3,486, Haven Accent Table £510, Lorena Chandelier £3,486, Jarvis Vase £269.

10 ways to create atmosphere with lighting this winter

Staff at Viners Cutlery polishing the plate silver before it is packaged. 3rd September 1967.

Antiques guide: how to clean antique silver

Two fringed armchairs flank an Art Deco fireplace

10 ways to bring personality to your home with upholstery

Antiques-hunters browse a stall of small curios at the Malvern Flea & Collectors fair

Antiques guide: how to shop at a car boot sale

A winter paper leaf and berry bough

Make a winter paper leaf and berry bough

A homemade patchwork quilt on a curved black metal bed

The best way to make a quilt

A ripped Burlington bath with a blush pink towel

10 easy ways to make your bathroom more glamorous

A yellow Fornasetti dining chair at a glass-topped writing desk against green malachite wallpaper

How to decorate with Fornasetti

Artist and art dealers discussing paintings

Antiques guide: how to shop for art

A Scandinavian-style living room with grey carpet, a grey sofa and stacking glass side tables

How to use colourful carpets and rugs at home

An archway flanked by matching white bookcases

How to buy heritage wallpaper

An airy conservatory space with a white dining table and chairs

How to throw a stylish summer party