Homes and Gardens

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While we’ve little or no control over the world outside the garden gate, taking charge of our own plots feels especially good, writes Robert Barker

Defined as “an aesthetic inspired by a romanticised interpretation of country life”, ‘cottagecore’ started as a hashtag and is now a decor trend

As house plants continue to soar in popularity, Velvet talks to the experts at Cambridge Bee

When property developers Jo and Andy Houghton came to create a kitchen for their own home, a new-build in Barrington, they called on Bryan Turner

For novelist Penny Hancock, there was a silver lining to lockdown: finally falling in love with her Cambridgeshire cottage

Born out of lockdown, two new home-based businesses are creating one-of-a-kind artworks for our homes. Velvet reports

Don’t let garden bores and chores stop you savouring late summer, says Cambridge designer Robert Barker

Ice cream-inspired shades are trending. Get the look with generous scoops of vanilla cream, strawberry pink and mint green

This month, we're meeting local makers. Here are the home accessories you'll want to buy now. . .

Stalled by lockdown, Augusta Hope's new shop is now open - and offering a subscription service

Cate Burren of Angel + Blume Interior Design looks at how to make ourselves comfortable as we, and our homes, adapt to working where we live

To celebrate staycation season, we're giving away a £50 bouquet of seasonal blooms to put you - and your home - in happy, holiday mood. . .

Normally staged in November, the open-air International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition has come early to Cambridge’s Botanic Garden

Though this year’s physical event has been closed down by Covid-19, a virtual version is taking place instead

Don’t let the heat of summer send you into a plant-buying panic, says Cambridge garden designer Robert Barker

As they prepare to return to the market square, Alice Ryan chats to five arts and crafts stallholders about life, work and lockdown

If you’re looking for gardening inspiration or advice, a good book is a great place to start, says Cambridge designer Robert Barker

From chic and eco-friendly garden rooms to world-famous novelty teapots, Velvet rounds up June's homes news

Posh picnic kit, fresh citrus prints and homespun yarns are all trending this month