CALL OF THE Sea

Open to the elements and slightly wild at heart, seaside gardens have a weathered charm and relaxed feel that can be recreated wherever you live

"My dream was always to live and work by the sea"

ARTISANAL SOAP AND SKINCARE MAKER, SILVANA DE SOISSONS

Paradise ISLANDS

MESMERISED BY THEIR SUBTROPICAL CHARM, WRITER JANET MCMEEKIN EXPLORES THE ISLES OF SCILLY

HIDDEN HAVEN

Jane and Anthony Hosking's waterside home is a tribute to creative restoration and an enduring love for its Cornish setting

OPEN HOUSE

Samantha Todhunter has combined industrial elements, joyous textiles and tactile materials to turn a former cowshed into a welcoming space

ROOM TO GROW

For garden designer Ailsa Richards, it’s the outdoor space surrounding this pretty cottage that’s key to its décor inside

THE ART OF HOUSE PAINTING

BRUSH UP ON EXTERIOR DECORATING TECHNIQUES FOR AN AUTHENTIC FINISH AND LONG-LASTING RESULTS

Summertime TAKEAWAY

PACK AN OUTDOOR FEAST THAT'S FULL OF COLOUR AND FLAVOUR - PERFECT FOR A GARDEN PICNIC OR ELEGANT ALFRESCO ENTERTAINING

Let the SUNSHINE IN

REWORK AN EXISTING ROOM OR EXTENSION TO CREATE A LIGHT-FILLED SPACE THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUT

SCHOOL OF DESIGN

This former boarding school is an object lesson in how to turn a period property into a modern family home

ON REFLECTION...

A MIRROR IS A VALUABLE ADDITION TO ANY ROOM, BRINGING LIGHT AND CHARACTER IN EQUAL MEASURE

Country lifestyle RAISED BEDS

Maximise the growing potential in your garden by creating the perfect environment for plants and crops to flourish

LOW-EFFORT BORDERS

Facing garden overwhelm? Don’t despair – you can create inspiring, beautiful spaces with these expert ideas for easier-to-manage plots

A life in ROSES

Petal by petal, fabric designer Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses shares the secret of her timeless style

WARM WELCOME

Creating social spaces to entertain family and friends was key to the design of Emma Shaw's inviting country home

Relight YOUR FIRE

CREATE AN OUTDOOR ROOM WITH A FIREPIT AT ITS HEART AND BRING A COSY FOCAL POINT TO ALFRESCO LIVING

Take ONE JAR

THESE SIMPLE MAKES TURN THE HUMBLE GLASS JAR INTO CREATIVE GIFTS AND HOME ACCESSORIES

NIGHT LIGHTS FOR GARDENS

MAKE MORE OF YOUR GARDEN AFTER DARK WITH THESE ILLUMINATING IDEAS

My garden apothecary

Sustainable farmer Becky Cole celebrates wild plants, and shares how she uses them in wonderful recipes and remedies

MAKE A WISH

This couple gave up the day job to follow their dream of renovating a farmhouse - and it's created new opportunities they never expected

IN THE COUNTRY WITH Clodagh McKenna

GETTING A WRIGGLE ON WITH A WORMERY!

EMMA SIMS HILDITCH The secret to timeless style

YOU CAN FOLLOW FASHION AND STILL CREATE A LOOK WITH STAYING POWER. HERE, THE INTERIOR DESIGNER SHOWS HOW IT'S DONE

BRIGHT OUTLOOK

Francesca Reed's imaginative refurbishment of this listed farmhouse has created a colourful and welcoming retreat with an uplifting take on Victorian style

GARDEN JUBILEE

Summer entertaining just got colourful! Celebrate occasions large and small with a garden party styled for good times

It's time to SHINE

SOFT NEUTRAL SHADES COMBINE WITH BURNISHED BRASS AND BRONZE MIRROR ACCENTS TO CREATE A LIGHT-FILLED AND SPACIOUS FAMILY KITCHEN

GLASS HOUSE GARDENING

Make the most of your greenhouse to nurture fruit, veg and exotic blooms throughout the year

COMING HOME

Following her country dream and restoring a neglected cottage has been a true labour of love for Gayle Scott

BUILDING A FRONT WALL

MORE THAN JUST A BORDER BETWEEN PAVEMENT AND PLOT, THIS FEATURE CAN SERIOUSLY INCREASE YOUR HOME'S KERB APPEAL

All the fun of the fairs

ANTIQUES AND SALVAGE FAIR STALWART ALICE ROBERTON SHARES HER TREASURE-HUNTING TIPS, FROM WHEN TO ARRIVE TO NAB THE BEST PIECES TO THE ETIQUETTE ON HAGGLING

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY WITH... Adam Frost

EVERY DAY IS A COUNTRY DAY FOR THE AWARD-WINNING GARDEN DESIGNER AND TV PRESENTER, WHO LIVES NEAR THE LINCOLNSHIRE FENS WITH HIS WIFE SULINA AND THEIR FOUR CHILDREN