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new Time to design: here is everything you need to know about Neptune Home

Friday, May 22, 2020

It started with a hammock. Made around a kitchen table, their first-ever product was stitched with careful hands, a trusty sewing machine and a large dose of optimism.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Property continues to defy the odds and remains an asset you can rely on

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How de-cluttering can provide you with the perfect environment for home working

Monday, March 23, 2020 julie lucas

Add plants to a space to improve your mood

Tidying up your home can have far reaching benefits for your health

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

A leading UK flooring company based in Leeds have released a new luxury flooring range.

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Inside the School of Comedy founder Laura Lawson’s Monksmead home

Monday, January 6, 2020 Emma Caulton, photos Harriet Bailey Photography

Country and urban clash in the kitchen with its bunting, traditional radiator in electric blue and graffiti style artwork

Have yourself a colourful Christmas at the happy home of School of Comedy founder Laura Lawson

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Property continues to defy the odds and remains an asset you can rely on

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Why you should move to Burley

Thursday, May 7, 2020 Emma Caulton

Burley is enchanting, shaped by tales of witches, smugglers and dragons

Escape the hurly-burly of life – move to Burley in the New Forest suggests Emma Caulton

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Why you should move to Hartley Wintney

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Emma Caulton

Picturesque Causeway Pond is popular with families who visit to feed the resident ducks

Looking for village life that includes boutiques and opera as well as cricket and country inns? Head to Hartley Wintney, suggests Emma Caulton.

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new Top video chat apps to stay connected with friends and family during self-isolation

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The top video call apps to keep you connected with your loved ones

There are tons of apps to choose from, and it seems like we use different ones depending on the situation. Here are some of the best video calling apps.

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Why you should move to Romsey

Monday, March 9, 2020 Emma Caulton

The Red Cottage, Braishfield
OIEO �1,000,000
Delightful 17th century thatched cottage with swimming pool, separate annexe and country views
Charles Powell, West Wellow, 01794 322999

The enduring charm of a traditional market town – Emma Caulton praises Romsey

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Ideas for creating vignettes in your own garden from some of Hampshire’s top gardeners

Mon, 00:00 Words and pictures: Leigh Clapp

The pretty outdoor sitting room at Spindles Photo: Leigh Clapp

With our spending extra time in the garden during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve had the opportunity to really assess each area of our own backyards. It’s unknown at the time of writing whether we will be able to resume garden visiting, however here is some inspiration for creating charming little vignettes in your own garden to enjoy from both outside and inside.

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10 top gardening tips while self-isolated or social distancing

Friday, April 24, 2020

If you’re fortunate to have a garden, self-isolation is the perfect opportunity to get out into it and have it looking better than ever.

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How to grow your own vegetables in just three weeks

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Hannah Stephenson, PA

If you dread facing the supermarket queues at the moment, now’s the time to dig in and transform garden space into a flourishing veg patch – you could be harvesting in less than a month.

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Things to do in the garden during self-isolation

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The best activities to keep your family busy and happy

It’s the perfect time to get out in the garden and get some motivation. Here is a roundup of all the fun and relaxing activities you can do in your garden.

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Exploring the Japanese themed Little Croft garden in Fleet

Thursday, March 26, 2020 Words and photos: Leigh Clapp

Carefully placed rocks and planting around the pond Photo: Leigh Clapp

Graham and Pauline Bowyer have transformed their garden into a peaceful haven using the Japanese garden principles of aesthetics, pleasing sounds and restful stillness.

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