WHEN working with glass, wear goggles, thick gloves and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Consider binding your wrists in case the glass cuts them, and if a pane of glass breaks, don’t try to catch it as it falls.Read
IT is easy to be inspired by the natural world around us. Designers have always used the Earth and all its elements for inspiration - and for the past year or so the trend has been for styles which use reclaimed and recycled materials.Read
ACCORDING to sources luxury is back in a big way - and aren’t we glad. We’ve been denying ourselves a little glamour for far too long now.Read
Dazzling interior trend to continue Jul 10 2010
WE’RE going to see the trend for dazzling interiors continue right into autumn. It’s really easy to include embellishment in your home, there’s no end of products and accessories available and you can even have a bash at making your own accessories. more
Spray painting tips Jul 1 2010
SPRAY painting, if done properly, is a quick way to get a flawless finish, but there are different types of spray painter, so make sure you use one that’s right for you and the job. more
WE are well and truly into summer now - fingers crossed the sun is still shining when this goes to print.Read
Taking a look ahead to next season's trends Jun 26 2010
THE glossy monthly mags are already working away on their winter editions and pulling together plenty of lovely new looks for the months ahead more
SPRAY painting, if done properly, is a quick way to get a flawless finish, but there are different types of spray paint, so make sure you use one that’s right for you and the job.Read
THERE are a few reasons to love apartments right now. One is the fact that Sex and the City is back on the big screen - who can forget all those gorgeous apartments from the series and Carrie’s current pad now she’s married to Mr Big?Read
WITH summer finally here, now’s the time to turn attentions to outdoor DIY.Read
Black is back in vogue Jun 12 2010
Monochrome doesn’t have to mean a stark room, Claire Hornby finds out why. more
Printmaker reveals her hidden treasure Jun 12 2010
AFTER dreaming of a countryside retreat for over three decades, Janet and Chris Dickson have found their rural idyll at Healey Mill in Northumberland. KAREN WILSON gets the tour. more