Homes and Gardens

We've teamed up with Shida, the preserved bloom brand based in Bury, to give away a stunning spring bouquet

In the garden as in life, we have to go through dark times in order to see the light, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker

A chance to shop for plants and crafts while touring a must-see private garden, Wyken Plants & Crafts Fair also supports a good eco cause

The Boule-in Spring Fête brings an authentic French brocante to the heart of Suffolk this month. Time to browse (and buy). . .

Bring in the spring and get set to celebrate Easter by turning a clutch of eggshells into miniature gilded planters. Jen Rich shows us how

Few sights lift spirits like spring blossom. Velvet finds four of the best blossom spots in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire

COCO Interior Design's Georgina Robertson shows us how following nature’s patterns can produce a singularly calming space

Jenny Alton, founder of new Bury St Edmunds interior design brand House of Bo, is creating spaces which are as beautiful to live in as look at

Spring is the perfect time to breathe fresh air into both home and garden. Velvet finds seven of the best local suppliers for the job

Filled with spring flowers and speckled eggs, this wreath is the perfect Easter decoration - and we've got one to give away

Cate Burren of Angel and Blume Interior Design reflects on the restorative power of organising your wardrobe

Alice Ryan meets the brains behind four local home brands, all founded on a desire to provide eco switches that are easy, affordable and effective

In this extract from her new book Pallet Style, local upcycling legend Nikkita Palmer shows us how to make a herb box planter

New homeware brand Nara Cambridge is the place to go for pieces which are both fresh and forever, as found Alexandra Bishop tells Velvet

Whether you’re feeding the birds or planting your borders, instead of trying to coax exotics into your garden, embrace the species which thrive there

Founder of Saffron Walden interior design company The Emerald Lounge Jana Robinson is hosting a full-day masterclass at Duxford's The Lodge this month

As Ryan Windsor, co-founder of Cambridge architecture firm WindsorPatania, tells Velvet, sustainable home design is both age-old and on-trend

Debenham's Ruby and the Angel ECO is giving Velvet readers the chance to win the ultimate greener-living gift: a hamperful of home and pamper products

Travelling in Africa and Asia honed Karen Sisterson’s eye for interior design - and inspired her to set up a new online Saffron Walden boutique

Three local plots are opening via the National Garden Scheme to showcase their snowdrop collections this month. Velvet enjoys a preview