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Nursery Decor
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When family and friends found out I was pregnant, one of the first things they said after offering hearty congratulations was, 'You must be so excited to do the nursery.' Given my job as a reporter who covers home design, and the fact that I love

Tips From the Pros
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Nursery advice from designers Samantha Friedman, Shanon Munn and Alison Naden: -- 'Plan in terms of functionality; don't lose sight of that,' says Naden. 'Make the room easy to use, then figure out what you want it to look like.' -- Patterned wool rugs

Choosing Nursery Paint Colors
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Don't limit yourself by selecting a nursery's paint color first. Get the rest of the elements in the room together, then base your paint on those pieces. Our experts recommend starting your search with these colors, all by Benjamin Moore. Blue Allure

The Second Time Around
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DIY decorating once was simple: Pick a style (modern, shabby chic, country craft), acquire its key accoutrements (chrome accents, weathered finishes, 'Little House on the Prairie' ginghams), repeat until complete. But now savvy nesters no longer want to

BUY OF THE DAY: Halloween decorations from John Lewis
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Having a Halloween party? Decorate your house with these spooky pumpkin buckets Last Halloween my pumpkin went in the bin after I tried (and failed) to carve a scary face onto it. So this year, I've decided to skip the messy part and invest in this

Trading up, trading down
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Trading up: Worcestershire. £425,000 for eight bedrooms must seem a fantasy fulfilled. Hold your ponies, though ? you?ll need £100,000 to replace the central heating, renew a few fittings and tackle the damp and wood rot. But you'll end with a

Grow your own edible hedge
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How to plant bare-root hedges to provide blackberries, elderberries, damsons and sloe for delicious jams and puddings By Elspeth Thompson Published: 10:45AM BST 14 Oct 2009 Blackberries for jams, puddings, flavoured vinegars and vodka can be grown as

Water awareness campaign gets under way along Garden Route
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Cathy Dippnall GARDEN ROUTE CORRESPONDENT Related Content THE Eden inter-municipal water crisis communications committee has begun the first phase of its media awareness campaign for George, Knysna, Bitou and Mossel Bay, all under stress due to the worst

Bonfires: firing up safely
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There are no laws against bonfires, just follow the rules - and be careful of the hedgehogs By Bernice Davison Published: 10:01AM BST 14 Oct 2009 Bonfires can be a threat to hedgehogs, who like to shelter in piles of garden compost. Photo: Forget

One tomato, two tomatoes
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But is that blushing on the green tomatoes on the right? More red tomatoes from the rooftop. Our Oli Rose plants came from gardening guru Jane Scotter at Fern Verrow (and if you ever need to be inspired pop over to her peerless stall at Borough Market or

In Marianne North's footsteps: before and after
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View by Marianne North of a road near Bath, Jamaica, with cabbage palms, bread fruit, cocoa, and coral trees. She visited Jamaica in 1871, and rented a 20-room house in the old deserted botanic garden. There was a magnificent view of a steep wooded

New apple variety discovered in Norwich
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The Lakenham Glory has joined the ranks of the Crimson Queening, the Green Custard and the more familiar Granny Smith to become the latest species of apple. Published: 7:30AM BST 14 Oct 2009 As the finder, Ms Butcher was able to name the variety, and

Space-saving bathroom radiator
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Bathroom shelving that's a towel warmer, too If you're looking for a multitasking bathroom radiator, B&Q's heated shelves may be the answer. Made up of individual heated squares, the shelf makes a sleek bathroom radiator, while doing double duty as a

Craft book from Cath Kidston
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Craft ideas for decorating your home, and keeping your family happy Craft enthusiasts will be thrilled with Cath Kidston's latest Sew book, which is bursting with craft ideas. From cushions to children's toys, these home projects will keep you busy all

Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player - Product Review
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Seagate is a familiar name in the PC world as makers of hard drives that are used in PCs, DVRs, and DVD Recorder/Hard Drive Combos. Previously, I reviewed the FreeAgent Theater hard-drive based media player. Now, Seagate has introduced an upgraded model,

Homebase launches ?biggest ever? home and garden consumer survey
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DIY retailer Homebase has launched what it calls Britain?s ?Biggest Home and Garden survey? as it seeks to determine the public?s tastes when it comes to the home. Homebase, owned by Argos parent Home Retail Group, has launched the survey in

How does your bulb garden grow?
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Not sure of the difference between a light bulb and a flower bulb? Test your knowledge on how to plant and care for bulbs with this quick True or False quiz. When planting tulips, position the pointy end downward Question 1 of 10 When planting tulips,

Autumn mulching: your garden will love it
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Now is the time to apply mulches of leaf mould, garden compost or well-rotted manure. Your soil will love it. By RHS Advisory Service Published: 12:41PM BST 13 Oct 2009 Mulch when the soil is damp, and aim for a 2in-3in depth after removing all perennial

Get the autumn look
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Low autumn light works wonders on late season gardens, when 'new perennial' plantings come into their own By Elspeth Thompson Published: 1:22PM BST 13 Oct 2009 Scampston Hall Walled Garden: Piet Oudolf's new perennial planting looks fabulous from late

Protecting pelargoniums and tender fuchsias
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Pelargoniums and tender fuchsias won't survive outdoors when the temperature drops, so take steps to shelter them. Scented pelargonium, 'Islington Peppermint': tender plants should be cut back and brought indoors by late autumn. Photo: ANDREW CROWLEY If

Malaysian grandpa, son and grandson hold triple wedding ceremony
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Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian man, his son and his grandson all got married together in a triple-wedding ceremony in a village in the central Selangor state, a news report said Tuesday. Mohamed Osman, 78, wed 70-year-old Sawiyah Awang on Sunday in a joint

Home offices: when the office is just at the end of the garden
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Home offices dont have to be drab, dingy and cramped. Theres always room at the bottom of the garden, says Nicole Swengley. By Nicole Swengley Published: 7:00AM BST 13 Oct 2009 Previous of Images Next Dave and Tamsyn Jarvis have opted for a smart home

10 signs that your housing area is on the up
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NEW How to tell if your postcode has investment potential 1) Building work Skips and scaffolding on a street indicate that residents are investing money in improving their properties. 2) Upmarket shops The emergence of delis, florists and trendy cafés

Mitsubishi Shows Off Modular 155-Inch OLED TV
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At the now-concluded CEATEC trade show in Japan, Mitsubishi was on hand to demonstrate a possible solution to the current size limitation of OLED TVs. Taking a modular approach, Mitsubishi unveiled a prototype 155-inch OLED Television that is actually

Halloween events - the spookiest in the UK
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We've been hunting for the best 2009 Halloween hijinks! Spooky walkabout Discover the myths and legends of Dartmoor on a ghostly ramble around Witch's Wood in Lydford Gorge, Devon, with prizes for all completed trails. Suitable for ages 4 upwards. 24

BUY OF THE DAY: Retro clock table from IC Innovations
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This unique table makes a fab talking point - and you'll never forget the time again! I'm in the middle of moving house at the moment, so the last thing I should be doing is splashing out on new pieces of furniture, but I've really fallen for this quirky

BUY OF THE DAY: Copenhagen Flowerpot pendant from Cloudberry Living
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A design classic that's sure to light up your life With those long, dark nights drawing ever closer, what better way to brighten up your home than with a striking pendant light? The super-stylish Copenhagen Flowerpot Pendant is a bonafide design classic,