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Minimalism: another boring product wealthy people can buyMinimalism is just another form of conspicuous consumption, a way of saying to the world: ‘Look at me! Look at all of the things I have refused to buy!’ -
On the prowl: inside the home of the author of The Tiger Who Came To TeaJudith Kerr’s home hasn’t changed since she featured it in her classic children’s book. Here, she talks about her favourite furniture, her family, and why she’s still working at 93
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Good Housekeeping Institute’s chores list is absurd – try this insteadThe housecleaning experts have compiled a list of cleaning jobs everybody should do (and nobody does). So here are a few alternative suggestions -
Modern tribes: the aspiring interior designerI’ve gone for a spaceship-style sleeping capsule made of plywood, which I’m going to cover with tin foil I sourced in Lidl
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The 10 best cork pieces for your home – in picturesEmbrace spring’s biggest trend and pop some cork at home
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Japanese spring delicaciesThese four delicious tropical species to brighten up your veg patch just when traditional British crops are at their lowest ebb, says James Wong
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Homes with balconies – in picturesWherefore art those properties perfect for acting out Romeo and Juliet? Why, in Chester, Hove and Morpeth …
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A former coach house one room wide – in picturesYou could drive a horse and cart into this west London property – and that’s exactly what the previous owners would have done
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Homes with sunrooms – in picturesThese properties, from Cumbria to Essex, are ideal for catching some rays all year round
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A beachfront home in former train carriages – in picturesRailway buffs can hop on board at Bognor Regis to find a berth in a unique bungalow with sea views
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Homes that generate income – in picturesYou’ll be in business in no time if you choose one of these properties, from the Scottish Borders to Cornwall
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A castle on the river Wye – in picturesWith two of three towers already restored, this Herefordshire pile even comes with the chance to buy the title of lord
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Let’s move to Hither Green, London: ‘Good schools, train links and parks’It’s not cheap, but the lesser of all local property price evils
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Let’s move to the Torridge valley, Devon: ‘It’s lush’These rolling hills, thatched pubs and gay towns are a long way from the nearest turmeric latte
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Let’s move to Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire: ‘This pretty town bursts with enthusiasm’It hums with independent shops, pubs, restaurants, museums, microbreweries, an eco-suburb and even a walking festival
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Let’s move to Kirkwall and Orkney: all sea, sky and peaceLife on these isles is, if not simpler (have you tried getting from A to B on 70 islands?), then more elemental
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