Fighting Fit

Q&A: Todd Lynn

I bathe in milk — like Cleopatra

Cool of the wind

The Carr-Hartleys have created a dream lodge deep in the Kenyan Bush

Crystal tips

How Nadja Swarovski took her company from kitsch to the heights of fashion

White spirit

Marcelle Metta’s light, airy home

Ask Aggie

Do you need a little lie down after the Pre-Budget Report?

While the property market remains stagnant people are staying put and making themselves more comfortable at home

Top ten: outmoded interiors

Do you suspect that your home is more outdated than retro? Read our checklist to confirm your fears

Spectacular mirrors

Oversized and over the top, designer mirrors are taking centre stage and giving a whole new look to the looking glass

Celebrating Christmas on the beach

Driftwood decorations, a beach barbecue, gifts delivered by boat: the Biggs family’s traditions are inspired by the coast

The best of House of Fraser

Reinventing the 1930s house

Two stunning conversions prove the much-derided 1930s semi-detached property can make a stylish family home

The best in dining tables

The dining room is taking centre stage once again. Make sure yours cuts the mustard

Made to measure

Ben de Lisi opened up the ground floor of his London terraced house and filled it with elegant pieces that reflect his instinct for modern design

Ask Aggie

Repelling woodlice; cleaning an ancient doormat

Electricity monitors

Help cut your electricity bills by fitting an easy fit wireless electric meter

The best of John Lewis

Tool test: the Bosch Uneo power drill

Not too keen on DIY, our man attempts to put up some sliding doors

Top tips on home insulation

We list the main problems with insulation and draughts in period properties

Modern review

Antiques are becoming the zeitgeist of our times

Q&A: Ilse Crawford