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Summer candles we know youll love!

Healthy cupcakes for all the family

Working at Cath Kidston

WIN! A LUXURY BATHROOM WORTH 20,000

Whats hot this summer Romantic Decoration Wishlist En Suites

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Gorgeous ideas for every space

Welcome,
Now that the clocks have gone forward and the lighter nights are drawing in, most of us will be wondering how to refresh our homes with summery colours and tones. Summer is my favourite time of year, so Ilook forward to buying bright new throws and cushions to brighten up the house. In our July at Home section this month weve got the best pick of Yankee Candles to get your home smelling fab and fruity. As many of us will be trying to save money this summer, there are amazing Save Vs Splurge ideas in our Decoration section. Weve also got fabulous Romantic Decoration ideas for you to try out, as well as some quick and easy DIYideas to fulfill your knitting needs! Theres also some fabulous Modern Vs Vintage giving you great ideas for your homes this summer. With every summer comes BBQs, picnics, and family gatherings. Make your house the envy of all your friends by reading our Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms section. This month we give you beautiful Wishlist En Suites and Elegent Dining ideas; giving you plenty of great ideas to give your home that much needed make-over. Dont forget to check out our Food and Entertainment section this month: Weve got some of our favourite gift ideas (that dont break the bank - phew!). If that wasnt enough, weve got healthy cupcake recipes, helping you keep you and your family happy and healthy! Here at HomeLove, we intend on giving you ideas to have the best summer in your home yet. So sit back, relax and... enjoy!

Sarah Lockhart Editor Follow the Editor at twitter.com/Sarah_Lockhart

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July at home
Whats hot this summer Candle of the month

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms
14 Cath Kidston 16 Wishlist En Suites 17 Elegent Dining

Decorating
Save Vs Splurge Design News Vintage Romantic Decoration Knitting Inspiration

Reader Interviews
18 How to create a clutter free office 19 Real-life reader homes

13 Perfect pink bedrooms

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Food and Entertainment

20 Perfect gift ideas 22 Healthy Cupcakes 24 Modern Home: Reader Story

Dont Miss!
26 Eco News 28 HomeLove Online

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Whats hot...
Brighten up your home this summer with these unique and beautiful storage accesories
Glazed Jewellery Trays This set of 3 glazed Jewellery trays, 8 from Next Online will be sure to liven up your day whilst you put your summer jewellery on. Rustin Wooden Photo Album Box A Beautiful Sass and Belle rustik wooden photo album box. A great way to store all of your summer memories. 9.99, Mollie and Fred

this July

Pineapple Box This glass trinket box by Rose and Grey is a beautiful and fruity way to keep small accesories safe. 18.50 Tropical Floral Storage Pretty and unique; Make your storage stand out with these tropical oral boxes from Urban Outfitters, 15.
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Julys Candles of the Month

Summer Yankee Candles

Treats Fireside FIRESIDE TREATS This candle is one of Yankee Candles more masculine smelling candles. Its natural, warm smells give off a cosy, rustic feel. Perfect for those summer nights by the fire! Top tip: trim the wick before each use to keep the candle smelling fresh! Prices start from 8.99

SUMMER SCOOP This Yankee Candle is like summer in a jar. The sweet tones of the candle give off the scent of fresh strawberry ice-cream. What better time to purchase a Yankee Candle than this July. Prices start from 12.50
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SAVE
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VS SPLURGE

Copycat styles that wont break the bank!

SAVE

SPLURGE 250
Laura Ashley

39.99
Amazon

5.99
Mill Outlets

50
Laura Ashley

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Ikea John Lewis
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From floral to fruity, brighten up your home with these stylish accessories

Design news
Floral favourite

Look out for this artsy number from Urban Outfitters. The Bauhaus rug features a painted oral design and stripes. 35, 91cm x 151cm

Traditional twist
Add a dash of class with this double candelabra complete with pretty corsage owers and bird at the centre. Bombay Duck, 29.50

Pretty pearls Rustic looks

Bring it back to basics with this fairtrade black padlock and key. Place next to books or jewellery to create a chic look for your home. 12cm x 14cm. Plumo, 28
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Add a touch of glamour to any home with this PortAu-Pearl cushion. The sailor stripes contrast with the glistening beads creating a unique look. 40cm x 40cm. Anthropologie, 88

Get the

In the past year or so vintage home decor has became increasingly popular. But why vintage? Well, as they say they dont make them like they used to. And what better way to ensure a product can stand the test of time by going vintage? Vintage style accesories are elegent and classy; providing a beautiful and unique look for your home. Try to mix and match modern and vintage to create a look like no other. Stores such as Live Laugh Love, Melody Maison and House to Home have some amazing vintage and chic accessories for your home. From bathroom to bedroom, weve put together a small selection of our favourites to help you take it back to basics with a vintage style.

vintagestyle
Live, Laugh, Love. 9.95

Casa Mia, 59

Heartfelt Company, 19.95 HomeLove July 2013 9

Decorating your home with a romantic theme can make a big impact on any space. Love is in the air this season and its time to show it through your home. The trend for romantic decoration is inspired alot by vintage styles (See page 9!) By mixing these two themes together, be sure to create a house as irresistable as can be. Elegent and feminine colours and accessories create a beautiful style for your home. The materials used to create this look need to be tactile. So look for velvety fabrics and lots of trims and ruffles to add luxury to the theme. For the final touch of romantic decoration, why not include decorative ways to display your momentoes and fond memories using beautiful frames and accessories. Consider pale pinks, soft purples and dark reds to complete the look. HomeLove July 2013 10

Romantic Decoration

 Carry the theme into your hallway with decorative touches in the same colour hues Statement pieces such as the candelebra (left)add a bold impact on any dining table Romantic style cushions and throws look fabulous displayed together for classic home comforts A combination of berry, pink and white will create a timeless yet relaxed feel in your home Fresh flowers are a classic way of getting your home smelling fresh and looking amazing

Top Tips

3 of the best...

Romantic Photo Frames

Fragrances to compliment the look ...

A thousand Rose Petals: Rich, heady, velvety, deep, dark red rose accord enhanced with warm, subtle spices, soft, clean, freshness and a twist of exotic ylang ylang. Ashleigh & Burwood London, 13.50

Confetti Rose: This fragrance lamp will leave your home smelling deliciously sugar sweet and also doubles up as a beautiful ornament with antique gold detail. Ashleigh & Burwood London, 34.95

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Knitting Inspiration

Here at home love, we know how much our readers enjoy knitting! So we decided to share our interview with 18 year old Meredith from Dallas, USA about her love of knitting, blogging and photography. When did you start knitting? I started knitting a few years ago after I read The Friday Night Knitting Club. Within the first few pages my overwhelming desire to knit took me by surprise! I was hooked before I even cast on my first stitch. When I finished the book I went to my local craft shop, bought some needles, yarn, and returned home to give it a try. Thanks to a lot of patience and help from YouTube videos I eventually taught myself to knit and crochet. Now I don't know what I would do without these crafts in my life. How did you learn to embroider? I taught myself to embroider using YouTube videos and simple beginner iron-on kits that included stitch instructions. You can see some of my embroidery adventures here. What camera do you use? I use a Canon Rebel XS for my digital pictures. I also use a Pen-

tax K1000, Diana, and Instax camera for my film photos. My videos are shot with an iPhone and edited in iMovie. I often use the 8mm app for the videos. You began your blog in college. How were you able to balance blogging and studying? I loved being able to blog during college because it provided me with a creative outlet that I was desperately seeking. I made it work with my schedule and always put my studies, homework, and MANY essays first. Can you recommend any materials for a beginner learning to knit or crochet? Read the post about some of my favorite knitting needles, crochet hooks, and instructional books that were extremely helpful when I was teaching myself to knit and crochet. How do you make your GIFs? I use the software GIMP to make my gifs. I also taught myself to do this through a basic Google search. What is your favorite part of blogging? I love the community of people I have met through this wonderful

world of blogging! It is so great to have the ability to talk with other creative people who are just as passionate about crafts. I also love learning new things in general and this blog has pushed me to learn more about this online community. As a result of blogging I have developed a passion for photography, making fun videos, and baking. You can never have too many hobbies. Find out more about Meredith on her blog: onesheepishgirl.blogspot.co.uk

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Creating

At HomeLove, we know how important it is for every little girl to have a lovely bedroom. So weve decided to share some of our favourite buys for those special little girls.

the perfect princess palace

Decorate the walls with these beautiful alphabet stickers. The letters can be used as decoration and for learning! Butterfly Alphabet Wall Stickers 16.75, notonthehighstreet.com

Personalize

your little girls bedroom with this adorable art print. Each print is made with your room decor in mind. Chose the perfect colour Rose Bookcase, 175; Rose Dress Set, combination for your 275, both from Next Online. little girls room. Suitable for 6-12 years. 11cm x 14 cm, 30; Rosenberry Rooms Sequins and Bows Canopy. Not Suitable for Children under 3 years. Next Online; 22

This beautiful bedroom layout from Next Online captures our hearts here at HomeLove. The pretty floral detail below the mirror is a great way to add detail to a plain Rose Dress Set. The Rose bookcase again matches the dress set and is a brilliant way to store all of your little girls belongings.

Bottom Bedroom Design; Laura Ashley

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At HomeLove, we understand the love for Cath Kidston. So, what better way to delve into the world of home furnishings than by talking Cath Kidston styles with the staff from the Manchester King Street store. From Crochet to Crockery; these girls discuss what its like working for one of the most sought after labels in the business.

Working at Cath Kidston

Selling things I love makes my job so much easier. I love coming to work!
Walking into the busy Cath Kidston store in Manchester, a few things were noticed. First of all, the amazingly organized products situated around the store. And, the sta. If it wasnt blissfull enough walking into a fabulous store, the sta were smiley and bubbly, more than willing to lend a helping hand and discuss the new products. HomeLove discuss working at a Cath Kidston store with the girls, and how they ended up working there. Hannah, 24 from Maccleseld explained how she was delighted when she got the interview: Ive always loved crafts and home furnishings. This is my ideal job. Selling things I love makes my job so much easier. Ilove coming to work! This view was shared by Sarah Fordham, 28 from Manchester. Sarah has recently nished a book on Crochet whilst working at Cath Kidston, she also helps run crochet classes for beginners! Crochet is more than just a hobby for me. Ilove being able to come to work knowing that I will be helping others learn too. Helping others learn how to sew, knit and crochet is so much fun. Cath Kidston is about femeninity as well as crafts. The whole style is unique, customers love it that. We at HomeLove do not disagree with Sarah. The girls carried on with their day, discussing the new range of picnic products in store, not forgetting the range of best selling clothing Cath Kidston now has to oer. Is this the best job ever?!

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Facts about Cath Kidston:

- The English retailer has 47 UK stores and 30 overseas stores in Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. - The dog motif that appears on some products is based on Kidstons terrier Stanley. -Kidston, who used to be an interior designer, is the cousin of design guru and TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp. - Cath Kidston was in the year above Princess Diana at West Heath boarding school in Kent. - Her Grandfather is Glen Kidston, a famous racing driver back in the 1920's

Helping others learn how to sew and knit is so much fun! Sarah Fordhams 3 top tips for simply stylish crochet:
- Avoid Tangles. Center-pull skeins of yarn can tangle easily towards the end. Balls of yarn are less likely to tangle. - Improve Tension. If you have a hard time achieving even tension, try working from a ball of yarn rather than a skein. - Long Hair. If your hair is long enough to get in your way, be sure to comb it and tie it back before you start crocheting. This helps to avoid getting hair tangled in your work. HomeLove July 2013 15

HomeLove LOVES

Wishlist En-suite bathrooms

Handy bathroom hints:
- Using clear and glass panelling when designing mirrors and windows for your bathroom helps to make the room look larger without any real difficulty; maximising the space in your open plan bathroom. - All pipework and electricity supply should be well planned out. Exposed cabelling and wires can make a bathroom appear crowded and messy. - Choose the tiles in your open plan bathroom carefully. Tiles can make your bedroom/bathroom space look smaller than the actual size. The rule is to either go big or go small. Not inbetween!

If your adjoining bathroom is small and your bedroom large, follow the lead of boutique hotels by relocating bath to bedroom. This way you can invest in a striking tub that will make a statement, while making room for a spacious walk-in shower or an original en-suite.

Making a statement bathroom

Creating a bathroom/bedroom will ooze sensuality whilst creating a practical and modern way to bathe. Using bold colours for both your bedroom furnishing and bathroom will ensure you have a bathroom to die for!This look is a growing trend with up-market hotels, and is sure to be on trend for 2013 home bathrooms.

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Creating an open dining room decor is an amazing way to show off your home. By mixing modern accessories and rustic, vintage pieces; your home will be looking as stylish as ever in no time!It's all about editing a room, then giving what's left a kick in the pants, something that brings it all into focus. With a quote like that, we cant help but agree with interior designer Steven Gambrel.

Elegent Dining

A large, vintage dining table is not only a cheap purchase, it also brings focus to a large dining room as well as creating a brilliant meeting point for the whole family. Large chandeliers are a simple yet effective way of giving a grand feel to a plain dining room. HomeLove suggests mixing neutral colours such as white, beige and light browns; making any dining room look large and sophisticated.

Mix and match different lighting and scents in your dining room. This will create an interesting mix of both smell and sight, and is a sure fire way to impress your family and friends. HomeLove suggests scents such as French Vanilla by Yankee Candle and Aqua Di Parma Colonia by Heals to evoke calming and relaxing scents; perfect for any dinner party in your cosy dining area.

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HomeLove OFFICEIDEAS

How to create a
Whether your oce is big or small, entertaining or lifeless, bring back some fun with these homemade ways to stay clutter free this 2013. A cluttered oce makes any job feel like a chore. So why not invest some time in making some savvy storage solutions that will help you nd a place for all of your oce accessories. Heres some of

clutter-free office
Make your oce a calming, stress-free space to work in with stylish storage solutions
HomeLoves favourite ways to stay oce smart this summer. Wash out old tins to create a brilliant storage solution for pens, staplers, rulers and any other oce clutter! Another favourite of HomeLoves is the empty birdcage; the dierent compartments make a smart and savvy way of organizing all of your paper-work.

New office, New me

HomeLove talks a clear oce and a clear mind with Stacey Connor, 24 from Newcastle Upon Tyne. What was your oce like before What do you think about the birdyou took HomeLoves handy top cage organiser? Its very dierent!Im not sure if it would tips on oce organisation?
My oce was terrible! It was so messy, it would stress me out before I even started working. t in with my oce but if you work at home Ithink its a unique way of organising your things! You would have to make sure it was clean rst (Laughs)

What do you like the most about these stylish ways of organising your oce?
Ireally like the way they are cheap to make. People dont really have money to spare on expensive accessories for their oce and work space now so using things like old tins is such a cool way of making tidy space. They look really good too!

We hope Stacey enjoys her fresh new ofce thanks to HomeLoves handy oce tips and tricks! Next week:How to create a clutter free kitchen

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Real-Life READERHOMES We turned our home from embarrasing to stunning

HomeLove REALHOMES

Show off your hard work in Home Love

Have you just nished transforming your home? Wed love to see the changes youve made. Send us some pictures and you could be in a future HomeLove issue! Send your snaps to Sarah Lockhart, HomeLove, Media UK, Newcastle NE29 0EQ

John and Lisa made a stunning transformation to their home after months of hard work. Here they explain to HomeLove how and why they made the changes.

Beautiful Bedroom
We were sick of our bland bedroom and wanted to completely change it. We rstly took out the old fan that was situated on the ceiling. We then painted the walls with a silver tone and included a new set of dark silver oorlength curtains. We added classy accessories to the bed-

Our kitchen needed a

whole new look. We started by getting rid of the oversized furniture in the room. The large dining table and fridge made the room look small. A new layout was included in the renovation of the kitchen. We decided to keep the neutral colours like pale

room to give it a more mature look. A darker laminate oor was put down in order to create a more sophisticated look. The room is a lot darker in tone but so much classier. We love spending time in our home now that weve given it a much needed make-over!

grey and dark grey so that the theme ran through the house. The laminate oor was also carried on throughout the house to create a matching theme. We absolutely love our new kitchen and spend as much time as possible in here with the family.

Classy Kitchen

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Summertime Gifts
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for those special people

Gifts for

GARDENERS
Bird Bar
Hang this attractive wooden feeder to tempt birds to eat during the summer months. Its 30 cm tall and painted French Grey with a natural roof. 39, Sparrow & Finch

Heres a hardwearing mug with a great slogan to keep for your garden cuppa. I garden therefore I am tin mug. 6.95, Wild and Wolf

Tea Break

Lovely snail for sitting between plants in garden borders and beds. 4cm x 9cm 6, National Trust

Snail Summer

From the Pink Collection of Hotel Chocolat; Pink champagne truffles and an eton mess slab. Washed down with some sparkling pink rose. A fabulous gift for any chocolate lover. 25, Hotel Chocolat.

Chocolate Heaven

FOODLOVERS
Biscuit Bite

Gifts for
A generous assortment of butter biscuits from Benevento. They are hand decorated and packed into an elegant drum. 400g. 10.95, Carluccious

Gifts for

HOMELOVERS
Wooden Retreat A unique logstyle candlestick that will be a talking point at your next dinner party. 30cm 22, French Connection

A best-selling scent presented in an elegent diffuser. English Pear and Freesia Diffuser. 48, Jo Malone

Sultry Scent

Beauty in Imagery
Give this stunning limited edition monochrome print by photographer Adrian Briscoe to someone extra special. Available in three sizes. 260, InstillLife HomeLove July 2013 21

The healthiest cupcakes AROUND TOWN

HomeLove understands the need to indulge! Thats why weve decided to share our favourite healthy cupcake recipes with you. Make a healthy treat for the whole family today, without battling the bulge!

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WEIGHT WATCHERS PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

Weight Watchers Pumpkin Cupcakes are a great way to enjoy a sweet treat without piling on the pounds. HomeLove readers will love this quick and simple recipe that takes just 25 minutes to make! Enjoy! Ingredients 1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix 1 cup of water 15 ounces canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Line 24 cupcake pans. 3. Mix all ingredients in bowl and pour into the liners. 4. Bake for 25 minutes. 5. Cool on coolings rack

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THE MODERN FAMILY HOME

When designing their home, Guy and Karen designed it with the kids in mind. But does it leave space for them? HomeLove finds out!

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What would you describe the style of your home as? Silver Lake Modern with a twist. Eastside Chic. Sometimes we call ourselves: Modern Maximalists. We wanted our home have enough room for the things we love and collect. What was your inspiration for the house? The California lifestyle was our biggest inspiration - the bright sunlight, the connection to the outdoors. Neither of us are from here, so we appreciate that we can go swimming almost all year round. It doesn't get old. Do you have a favourite element to your house? There isn't just one! The open kitchen/banquette/library configuration works out great for us and is where we spend the majority of our time. And we love the banquette - Karen's nana had one at her house and she can remember sitting there - the kids always had to be on the inside and if you had to get out you crawled under the table. Then there's the pool. I think it was the best thing we did. It always solves the problem of "what should we do" in the summer. What was your biggest challenge when decorating your home? Trying to find a style for it. The house was originally built in 1937 and then there was a really bad 1960's remodel. When we started it was a peach stucco box, green carpeting, acoustic ceilings, thick drapery on all windows and small louver windows with metal bars everywhere. We really had to strip it all back and reimagine the spaces. Is your home completed fullly now? The front steps that lead from the living room to the main floor still don't have any rails! The house had one original chrome rail that we loved, it must have been from 1937, and we want to replicate it. We have had three failed attempts and still no railing. Do you have any advice for Home Love readers? If you are living in your home and unhappy with some areas - kitchen, bathroom, layout - it's better to fix the problems sooner rather than later. I see it all the time when people wait to take on a project and when it's completed and their house is transformed they all say "why didn't I do this sooner?" Love your space - it's worth it!

The California lifestyle was our biggest inspiration - the bright sunlight, the connection to the outdoors

Well it is safe to say HomeLove are inspired by Guy and Karens spacious family home! Next week: From children to cheeky chaps, how to change your home when your children are growing up.

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Eco News
Stylish Storage
HomeLove LOVESthese stylish and uniqu Jumbo storage bags. Great for holding clothes, laundry or toys. And the best bit - they are made from recycled plastic bottles and are extremely strong! Perfect for brightening up any home this summer! Jumbo Storage Bags, 4.95, dotcomgiftshop

Top tips and best buys for an eco-friendly summer!

Check your footprint!

Get online now and check your carbon footprint on the One Planet Home Footprint Calculator from B&Q. We know we have!

Eco-Friendly Paints
Earthborn are an environmentally friendly supplier of paint that pride themselves on eco-friendly paints that dont compromise on quality. HomeLove loves the smooth, warm tones of their range, as well as the fact they are good for the environment! Earthborn Clayprint, Prices start from 29

Where to buy

This month HomeLove has featured some of the best companys around for home furnishings and accessories. Yankee Candle and Jo Malone are brilliant brands for scented candles and diffusers. Trusted companys always produce the best products for your home! French Connection and Next have amazing products to brighten up your home from candles to throws, they have unique products to get your home looking amazing for summer. Hotel Chocolat and Carluccios featured in our Gifts for Food Lovers section this month. HomeLove loves the amazing selection of nibbles from these companys, not to be missed! And finally, how could we forget our Cath Kidston girls. HomeLove readers would love the Manchester King Street store. So try and pay a visit! You will not be dissapointed.

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This month on

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Summer Cocktails

Garden Decoration

HomeLove shares some of our favourite garden decoration ideas for a fresh, fun summer with your friends and family! From sheds to shears, HomeLove Online shares all the best tips and tricks for a beautiful garden.

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