Lauren Hughes
Freelance writer
8 Inspiring Front Garden Ideas for a Welcoming Entrance
Create a warm, welcoming entrance with these inspiring front garden ideas.
5 Retro Gardening Hacks That Still Work—From Eggshell Planters to Coffee Grounds
These simple, old-school gardening tricks can boost your garden—and cost almost nothing to try.
How to Use Aluminum Foil to Keep Garden Pests Away This Spring
This non-toxic hack has been shown to have promising results for banishing unwanted garden visitors.
It’s Time to Say Goodbye to the Kitchen Triangle—Here’s What Designers Say Is Next
You officially have permission to think outside the triangle.
6 Things to Declutter in January for a Fresh Start to 2026
Your essential decluttering checklist for the new year
The ’70s Gave Us Brown Walls and Carpeted Bathrooms—Guess Which One Is Trending Again?
From bubble shapes to 'lemontini' yellow, brilliant ways to embrace the decade's iconic style in 2025...
Meet Meadowcore—Cottagecore’s Softer, Wilder and More Attainable Cousin
Meadowcore, the aesthetic of late summer, is having a resurgence. Here's how to get the look.
4 Flowers That Need Extra Attention During a Heatwave
Give them a little extra love during hot and sunny spells...
British Garden Guru Keeps Roses Blooming with One Simple Daily Habit
Help your roses bloom all summer with this simple trick.
How to Stop Birds Pooping on Your Patio: 6 Expert Tips
Bird droppings can be a real pain.
King Charles 'Smitten' with First New Dog in Decades
This adorable breed was a past Crufts winner
How the ‘Pile Decluttering' Method Can Help When You're Feeling Overwhelmed
One of the most simple and effective decluttering methods
