Here at Mollie we love a good wall mural, as it really is a great way to unleash your creativity and make an impact in the home. Let's be honest, though – it can be a little bit daunting to put paintbrush to wall. Will it work in my room? How do I pr

We talk about ‘balance’ a lot these days as this kind of zen-like state of having life totally sorted, don’t we? But what is it actually? Let’s look at the dictionary definition: ‘A state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amo

ELEVATE WINTER SALADS WITH A DELIGHTFUL SPLASH OF HOMEMADE DRESSING (Recipe makes 1 cup) MATERIALS 1 cup apple cider vinegar | ¼ cup lightly packed, dry herbs of your choice such as: Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), Pep

■ Fabric (at least double the width of the space you are covering and a little longer than the height) ■ Sewing machine ■ Needle ■ Thread ■ Pencil-pleat tape (optional) ■ Tape measure ■ Scissors ■ Iron For hanging directly from the sink/cupboard fram

1 Calming swirls in soft cotton. Alloa Cushion £50, by Bloomingville. www.willow-natural.co.uk 2 Time to treat yourself. Self Care Cracker £15, by Cult Beauty. www.cultbeauty.co.uk 3 An ancient beauty ritual. Rose Quartz Face Rollers, Set of Thre

■ Sharpie permanent marker ■ Tightly woven hessian fabric (alternatively monks cloth or tufting fabric) ■ Oxford Punch Needle #10 Regular ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK, 100% British wool, 100g/225m per ball, 1 ball each in: Crimson Red (556

What we do, or what we do repeatedly, shapes our life. Keep track of your goals and monitor progress through bespoke bullet journals (or bujos). If a coordinated look brings you joy, then Erin’s clever embroidery hoop screen is the best way to duplic

BAKE: 15 MINUTES, PLUS COOLING MAKES: ABOUT 28 250 grams plain flour, plus extra for dusting135 grams unsalted butter, cold and diced70 grams icing sugar1 medium egg1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon vanilla paste8 grams cocoa powder1 pinch of ground carda

Looking for hair ties that don’t break or lose their stretch? Try Bangle Bands, hair bobbles that are both functional and pretty so you can wear them on your wrist. Move over scrunchies, there’s a new hair tie in town. Bubble Band with Diamanté Charm

■ Wool beret ■ Tracing or scrap paper ■ Small, sharp scissors ■ Dressmaking pins ■ Tailor’s chalk ■ Tacking thread (optional) ■ Sharp, large-eyed needle ■ Six-stranded embroidery thread to match the colour of your beret ■ Ball of contrasting woollen

■ Wooden pallet ■ Sandpaper ■ Saw ■ Two 2x4 lengths of wood ■ Nail gun or hammer and nails ■ Chalk paint in two colours ■ Lettering stencils (optional) ■ Pencil ■ Paintbrush ■ Drill and fairy lights (optional) 1 Carefully take apart an old pallet. If

Beverly No. 310 is one of 11 brand-new Farrow & Ball colours, and definitely our favourite of the bunch with its lush, forest-green richness. Paired with warm wood and touches of copper and gold, it feels comforting and cocooning in any space. £54.50

From pastas and risottos, to fakeaways and family favourites, this book is packed with dishes for any day of the week. Best part? All these recipes can be made in your slow cooker while you get on with your day. Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooke

Laurie and Solomon Parker Hastings, East Sussex The bijou frontage of Laurie and Solomon Parker’s house, set on a quiet street a few roads back from the sea in Hastings, gives little clue as to what lies within. Stepping inside the property, visitors

Channel your inner mermaid with this beautiful new shell chandelier from Rockett St George – a perfect blend of dramatic and feminine style. Made from pale pink glass and classic brass, it'll bring a soft light to a bedroom or living space, while cre

Pleated, frilled or empire – there are so many lampshade styles to love, and Molly Mahon has just added one more with her ingenious ‘Flirty Skirt’, made from beautiful block-printed fabric. Your new year’s resolution to revamp a lamp just got made ea

You can recreate Laurie’s circus style with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, lots of weathered patina and playful details Vice Glitter Canister, £71.26, www.uk.jonathanadler.com Sagittarius Cowhide rug 155 x 190cm, £103.99, www.wayfair.co.uk Named

How did your plant business Beards & Daisies begin? After being made redundant, I was ready for a complete career change. I’ve had a passion for plants since my first houseplant – a majestic 6ft Monstera! So, I took myself off to ‘Plant School’ to s

■ Sugar soap ■ Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in: Pure – 1 litre* Capri Pink, English Yellow, Florence, Provence, Napoleonic Blue, Giverny, Greek Blue and Antibes – all 120ml* ■ Annie Sloan Small Chalk Paint Brush* ■ Annie Sloan Sanding Pads* ■ Primer (opti

Next time you feel like adding some colour to your walls, don’t feel restricted to traditional paint styles. Instead, have some fun and let your personality shine. This ombre paint effect uses Benjamin Moore paints and combines colours beautifully wi

1 Take six Birch branches… Madja Deco Tree £37.90, by Bloomingville. www.willow-natural.co.uk 2 A sky-full of paper pretties. Grey Star £4.95, Large Natural Star £24, by House Doctor. www.idyllhome.co.uk 3 Snuggly slippers from Sweden. Adriana Sh

Annelie Strand Nyköping, Sweden Health and social worker Annelie Strand shares her wooden, one-storey, 1970s house in Sweden with husband Reidar, daughter Annamaja and their cat, Sune. The family have made this a warm and welcoming home, with element

With the year coming to a close, it’s a wonderful time of reflection as we look back at everything we’ve achieved over the previous months. The changing seasons are a beautiful, visual reminder that things constantly renew, but this has been a diffic

■ Wooden panels ■ Wooden dado rails ■ Mitre box ■ Handheld saw ■ No More Nails glue ■ Level tool ■ Decorative caulk ■ Primer/undercoat ■ Paint ■ Paintbrush Number the wooden panels and the wall after cutting each piece. This is to make it easier to a

Congratulations on your 10-year anniversary. Tell us about your celebration range. I have created a special design which incorporates some of my favourite illustrations from the last decade in a glorious multicolour palette – a sort of ‘greatest hit