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Hello! • Staying home for this extended period has provided us with pause to reflect and notice things we may not have seen before…

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REIMAGINE your home • HOW DO YOU DECORATE A DATED HOME – ON A BUDGET – SO IT’S NEW AND FAB WHILE RESPECTING ITS ORIGINAL FEATURES? IT’S A CASE FOR COSMETICS…

Panels of character • Add architectural interest with panelling and you will imbue your rooms with an abundance of style and personality

Living with NATURE • The ideas and tips that follow are a revelation on how to create a serene and stylish home, which has its roots embedded in the natural world

ocean & forest • Show off your colour mettle, decorating with darker hues from the sea and nature’s greens

better decorating • [ THE LATEST NEWS, PRODUCTS AND TRENDS ]

magnolia MAGIC • Whatever the season, these flowering trees will cast a spell on you

GLOW IN THE dark • GET CLEVER WITH CLIVIAS AND SHINE A LIGHT INTO YOUR SHADOWS

GET ALL TOUCHY FEELY! • PLAN YOUR GARDEN SO IT HAS TEXTURE TO MAKE IT STUNNING ALL THROUGH THE YEAR

Stand the test of time • OLD TREES ARE LIKE STRONG BONES IT’S UP TO YOU TO ADD THE FLESH

Swanky SHEDS • FLUSH OUT THE SPIDERS AND TART UP YOUR NEGLECTED OUTHOUSE

TERRARIUMS are tops • PUT YOUR GARDEN INSIDE A LOOKING GLASS

SQUEEZE THE DAY WITH CITRUS • SWEET OR SOUR GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR JUICY FRUIT

PLOT NOW FOR SPRING

GET BACK TO NATURE • Get in front of your neighbours by turning your strip into a strapping garden

In your GARDEN • The days are getting longer and the sun is getting higher

better gardening • [ THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS ]

moon guide • Use the phases of the moon to your advantage by following Milton Black’s planting guide

SOUP SEASON • Vegie-centric soups are your answer to the comfort food you crave and the light but filling and nourishing meals you want to serve during the cold months of winter

BREAD WINNERS • YOU CAN BAKE LIKE A PRO WITH THESE EASY TASTY RECIPES MIX KNEAD AND GO!

FAST ED’S kitchen • Cook all your comfort food faves – cottage pie, roast chook, lemon slice…

COOKING WITH KAREN • Add a mouth-watering main and some fantastic finger food to your repertoire

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS • Upgrade your cooking experience with these top products for the hub of your home

EAT WELL WITH PETE • Make a cafe-worthy breakfast with a fast recipe for yummy pancakes and get a taste of Asia on the dinner table with easy pork meatballs

better kitchen • [ THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND TRENDS ]

recycled style ALL OVER AGAIN • Repurpose old items from around your home to create a functional showpiece. You don’t have to scour charity shops or traipse around garage sales to find a piece of furniture that has a touch of old-world charm. Lots of other items you never thought could be useful – and that some might consider junk – can be used to create something special.

SHOW OFF your pots • Take your potted plants to the next level

HANG’EM HIGH • SLIMLINE STORAGE FOR ANYWHERE IN YOUR HOME INSIDE OR OUT!

OVER THE FENCE • Increase your sense of community with tips from BHG DIY editor Greg Fahey

FOR THE BIRDS… IN YOUR GARDEN • Let these Australian-made metal bird silhouettes flock to your place to keep your bilby company…

PATIO PAINT-OVER! • Make over your outdoor setting with a modern vibe

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