Lucy Smith
Recent articles by Lucy Smith
The best Christmas candles to turn your home into a cosy haven
These Christmas candle scents will fill your home with comfort and joy in the flick of a match!
Christmas gift guide for cocktail lovers
Browse our round-up of the best cocktail gifts, and find the perfect present for the amateur mixologists in your life
Christmas cocktails | The ultimate Christmas cocktail guide
Cocktails and Christmas go hand in hand, so why not veer away from the classic G&T and impress your guests with some of these superb spritzers
Bonfire Night recipe ideas for food that goes off with a bang
Serve up a feast this Bonfire Night with these family-friendly treats!
Nine ways to make a small room feel bigger
Decorating a small room doesn't have to be a challenge! Here's how to make your small room feel spacious
Five ways to maximise your kitchen storage
Get creative with kitchen islands, swing-out drawers and shelving displays to maximise your kitchen storage options
Kitchen renovation plan: 10 tips for a stress-free remodel
Kitchen renovation is going to be your biggest home expense, so make sure you think through all your choices. Here's our top ten things to consider.
How to choose the right kitchen worktop for your home
Renovating your kitchen is no easy feat, so you'll want to make sure you get it right. Worktops are one of the main features, so check out our guide
Lighting design tips for every room
Check our room-by-room lighting guide to help illuminate your choices and brighten up your home.
Create a memory tree
Combine a feature wall with some of your favourite past times with our handy memory tree DIY guide
Make your own cord trivets
Keep surfaces safe with these pretty coasters
Upcycle an old chest of drawers
Create a beautiful planter from a plain chest of drawers
Make your own DIY Scandi baubles
If you're looking to give your Christmas tree some stylish festive decor for a fraction of the price, this tutorial from Rust-Oleum and Juliet Bawden could be just what you need...
How to upcycle tea chests
Stash your stuff out of sight in these quirky tea chest storage seats
Making your own driftwood planter
Display miniature plants with this little wooden planter
How to make dragonfly bell jars
These delicate glass jars will illuminate your table
Decorating with rugs | Seven tips to decorate with rugs
Rugs can make a great addition to your home. Not sure how to use them? Take a look at our handy guide to learn how
Four must-have products for smaller hallways
Four simple solutions to make your hallway feel instantly more spacious
A neuroscientist's advice on how to get the best night's sleep
Find out how to improve your sleeping pattern with this expert advice...
How to stay safe on Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night is just around the corner which means it's time to get clued up about bonfire and firework safety...
10 ways you can help wildlife this winter
The temperature is dropping and the leaves are starting to fall, which means it's time to give your garden's wildlife a helping hand…
Three sustainable ways to embrace slow interiors
Sustainability is good for the both your wallet and the planet - so why not jump on the bandwagon? Here's what we recommend
The best chocolate advent calendars
Looking for something outside of the ordinary this Christmas? We've got what you're looking for with our selection of alternative advent calendars; from cheese to coffee, you'll certainly be tempted - take a look
How to store your artificial Christmas tree
Check out our tips on packing, storing and protecting your artificial Christmas tree, and you'll have no worries come the next festive season