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Rowena Hawtin recommends some unusual Italian wines

Two lovely recipes – Lamb Steak with Cherry Tomato and Anchovy Sauce & Orange Syrup Semolina Cake with Creme Fraiche

Standards are useful for adding height to a border and look particularly impressive when planted closely together in groups of three or four.

Velvet is one of our favourite fabrics – whether you’re curling up in a velvet-upholstered armchair or layering up with a few soft cushions. We explore the history of this beautiful textile…

With the promise of simple but tasty homecooked food, we headed to the Dove at Dargate for a spot of lunch.

Original mouldings are a desirable asset to any period home, But if you are trying to add new mouldings, or restore ones which may have been lost in past renovations, you need to know what types of moulding may have originally been found in your home.

The Pluckley Brick Company is committed to reviving the authentic processes of manufacture for both brick and tile.

Brick can be one of the most durable building materials. Not infrequently, however, poor repairs, a lack of maintenance and inappropriate alterations lead to trouble.

If there’s one thing guaranteed to lift the spirits, it’s a bright sunny day. In winter, a short burst of sunshine can give an immense boost to the flagging human system after a period of gloom – and who doesn’t look forward to longer, lighter days?

I’m looking forward to the longer days that spring heralds. Lots to read and enjoy!