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The great sideboard revival.
Until recently, sideboards conjured up memories of the sixties and seventies - and elderly relatives. Aunty Mavis would have a sideboard in her sit...
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Make yourself at home. In your home office.
Some big companies - like Google - are now instructing their employees to come back to the office every day. Others - like LEGO - are firmly commit...
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Show some flower power.
It’s a shame that many people only buy flowers when it’s a special occasion, or to signify an emotion that’s too difficult to put into words. You s...
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A trip down memory lane for the Elderflower Lane founder.
Elderflower Lane is celebrating fifteen years trading, which is pretty reassuring when you think of all the furniture retailers that have been and ...
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Keeping up appearances. With a sideboard.
We all know what a sideboard is, right? But have you ever wondered how the sideboard came to be? As self-confessed storage nerds, we certainly have...
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The world's best paint salesman is probably a dog.
Since the early sixties, the Old English Sheepdog became increasingly known as a ‘Dulux Dog’. So, how did this huge, fluffy, lovable hound become s...
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The confident way to turn blank walls into talking points.
Choosing art for your home can feel daunting, especially if you're not confident in your ability to pick the "right" piece. It’s not just nerve-wra...
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'Honey, I polished the sideboard.´
Many people who love their wooden furniture reach for the beeswax. You can rub it onto the wood using a soft cloth and it doesn’t require any speci...
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In praise of beige. (Yes, really.)
Many people say they loathe beige (we’re saying nothing in the interest of objectivity). And yet, visit most homes or walk down most aisles in DIY ...
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The joy of cutting things out and sticking things down.
Piles of your mum’s magazines. Scissors. Pritt glue. Sticky fingers. When you think of scrapbooks, your mind is probably taken back to your primary...
