No matter how fraught your Christmas preparations, you should always make time to pause and enjoy yourself!
Read MoreChristmas project: Framing your own photos – a great gift idea!
When it comes to giving a really personal present to a friend or family member, not many things will give them as much daily pleasure as a framed photograph of a special moment or place.
Read MoreShop Love: White Stuff – making Christmas shopping a bit easier!
White Stuff get our vote as the high street chain who are doing the most to take the heat out of festive gift shopping, with their in-store cinemas, Christmas grottoes and free mince pies & mulled wine...
Read MoreChristmas cocktail recipes: Planter's Punch & White Russian – classics for entertaining...
Our second round of cocktails from the shaker of 'the Maestro', Salvatore Calabrese, are perfect for parties and will mean that you've got more time to spend with your guests, rather than behind the bar!
Read MoreJed Alder: Q&A with the award-winning food photographer
A fascinating chat with the fast-rising, Bristol-based food photographer, including Jed's own tips for taking pictures of your Christmas dishes and news about an exciting competition you can enter in January...
Read MoreTwo Thirsty Gardeners: Posset – a post-medieval Winter drink...
Inspired by Shakespeare, Rich Hood goes back to the 16th Century to serve up his take on a really old school classic that'll warm you up on the coldest festive days...
Read MoreThe Simple Things is now available on Google Play for Android!
If you've got an Android phone or tablet, you can now get The Simple Things anytime and any place you want!
Read MoreBest of British: Old Town – elegance & industry, with love from Norfolk...
Handmade clothing, amazing furnishing fabrics and more from Holt's own emporium of understated, timeless style...
Read MoreWordless Wednesdays: Evening lights...
An evocative shot by Jennifer Sarkilahti of odetteny.blogspot.co.uk...
Read MoreChristmas project: Paper wreath – a quick, easy step-by-step tutorial
A fabulously festive decoration project that you'll likely have everything you need for already – just choose your paper and follow the instructions to make a uniquely personal Christmas ornament...
Read MoreShop Love: Red Bird Makes – treats from the street (or Etsy!)
When we happened upon Joanna Kang's beautiful lasercut wooden jewellery at a street market, and struck up a conversation, we instantly knew that we had to share her wares with you...
Read MoreChristmas cocktail recipes: Whiskey Sour & Martini, Salvatore Calabrese-style...
The first of three posts with classic cocktail recipes from the mixologist known as 'the Maestro', to help your festive gatherings go with a swing!
Read MoreRoddy & Ginger: Q&A with Virginia Armstrong – fabric, wallpaper and so much more...
With its Lucienne Day, Scandinavian and Spanish influences, Virginia's range of furnishings, stationery and other household essentials is one of our favourites. Here she chats about her influences, design obsessions and also offers a 10% discount via her webstore and Etsy shop – enjoy!
Read MoreSimply Crochet: Check out our brand new sister magazine!
Packed with inspiring designs, easy-to-follow projects and much more, the first issue of Simply Crochet came out on January 10th! Click to read all about it...
Read MoreTwo Thirsty Gardeners: A hot guide to horseradish...
Our experts reckon it's "a much underrated vegetable with bad PR", despite going wild over exotic wasabi. Dig in for growing tips plus a rather dangerous idea: horseradish vodka!
Read MoreBest of British: Vivien of Holloway – vintage style for Christmas and beyond...
Want to dazzle like Marilyn Monroe, make like you're in Mad Men, or dress 1940s-1950s vintage to impress at the ball, bar or party? Step right this way, as affordable and wearable glamour awaits...
Read MoreWordless Wednesdays: Winter colour at Kew Gardens...
A beautiful shot by our very own Jane Ackroyd...
Read MoreShop Love: Rococo Chocolates – watch the video from our iPad/iPhone digital edition...
Our Expert in Issue 4 is Rococo's Chantal Coady, here's a sneaky peek at the video which comes as an Interactive Extra with our iPad/iPhone edition, plus a look at some of the artisanal chocolatiers' gorgeous wares!
Read MoreRecipe: Sunday love – roasted strawberries!
Trust us, roasting strawberries in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar is totally, utterly delicious, and as a simple Sunday treat, it's hard to beat...
Read MorePash Directory: Q&A with co-founders Shelley & Paula – it's just our type of place...
From salvaged furniture to vintage prints and handmade items, this shop in the North Yorkshire town of Easingwold is home to a brilliantly eclectic selection of beautiful things. Here we chat to co-founders Shelley Kay and Paula Mansfield about their inspirations, latest finds and more.
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