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New to the world of gardening? Or know somebody who is? Or perhaps you would just like to brush up on your core gardening skills. Our latest special-edition guide, Beginner Basics, is packed with advice to help you get started in the garden. Turn your dream plot into a reality, grow easy crops and enjoy enhancing your gardening skills, with our practical know-how and expert advice. Discover essential techniques, simple planting combinations,
...Farmhouses are crowd pleasers. And Country Living knows that rings, especially at Christmastime, when rustic materials and vintage finds are a perfect backdrop for greenery, gifts, and gathering. The warm, inviting rooms inevitably make friends and family want to gather round—with hot cocoa in hand. Country Living Farmhouse Christmas delivers on that spirit-filled, sit-and-stay-awhile aesthetic with 100 pages brimming with festive
...Love the farmhouse look? Bring it home with page after page of ideas and inspiration for rooms filled with modern rustic style. Cozy up your spaces with the organic beauty of natural wood, the cuddle-up warmth of handcrafted textiles, and the timeless character of your own special vintage finds. No matter where you live, your home can be casual, comfortable, and filled with farmhouse soul.
Pottering around the garden is a great way to relax. Spending a couple of hours doing some deep weeding or relocating plants that are struggling can be both therapeutic and make a valuable contribution to your patch. Even if you’re a gardening amateur, why not try to achieve some sense of colour palette and plant strategy? Some seasons it will work, others not, but that’s part of the fun and excitement – not knowing if the tulips will resurface
...87) Spaces Volume 5
SPACES Volume 5 by frankie magazine pops in on some creative folks around Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We visit them at home, in their work places and even discover the surprising ways some of them use their backyards. Along the way, they share nifty tips on everything from choosing housemates or building a sustainable shack to decorating for next to nothing. Everyone knew we were coming, so maybe mopped the floor the night before, but what
...Make your holiday sparkle with simple yet inspiring decorating ideas that will wow family and friends. Christmas Décor is all about helping you create treasured moments. Gather tips for festive front doors and wreaths, magical mantels and trees, and dashing tabletops and containers. Discover gift-wrapping ideas with a twist, along with unexpected poinsettia picks. Embellishing tricks throughout the issue will step you through how to deck out
...90) Spaces Volume 2
SPACES Volume 2 by frankie magazine is a collection of homes and homes-away-from-home around Australia: from the east coast capitals to the Adelaide Hills, the wilds of Tasmania and the southernmost tip of Western Australia. The designers, photographers, foodies, musicians and artists you’ll meet inside might have cleaned up a bit for their photos, but their homes aren’t fancy. These are the kind of places that take time and energy to put together,
...There was a time when cats were considered the easy pet, meant for those who wanted a furry friend without all the fuss. But as the animal behaviorist Zazie Todd, PhD, explains in “What Cats Need” on page 16, the complex lives of our kitties mean we’ve got to put in the work. Throughout this issue, we go beyond the basics of food and litter boxes, explaining what cats require to thrive and live with joy: novelty from social play with owners
...92) Spaces Volume 6
SPACES Volume 6 by frankie magazine decided to stay close to home for this issue – not that we had much say in the matter, to be honest. But we had just the best time in our travels around Australia, visiting lots of lovely people at home and in their work places, from the city to the outback and all sorts of spots in between. We also popped in on some clever folk who have made the most of the tiniest of places, and some who spend their time
...Ready to dig into gardening? Gardening Made Easy is the perfect beginner’s guide to step you through the basics. We’ll show you how to pick the best plants, prep your soil, and get growing. Whether you want to grow your own veggies, fruits, and herbs or attract birds and butterflies, we have your plan for success. If you have an itch to plant roses or just want a lush lawn with less upkeep, Gardening Made Easy will help you do it right. Plus,
...Can we all agree that half the fun of the Christmas season is getting ready for it? That’s why we created this special issue. From making your fireplace more festive to crafting one-of-a-kind ornaments and trimming your Christmas tree like a pro, our holiday decorating projects will help you creatively take your home from ho-hum to ho-ho-ho! We’ve got the perfect solutions to deck out every area with Christmas decorations that perfectly showcase
...This Christmas, slow down and spend quiet time with Jesus. Soak in His Word, center your heart, and connect with Him, and others, in a very real, personal, and meaningful way. Brought to you by DaySpring, Simply Jesus: The Heart of Christmas is designed to be read and cherished by the whole family year after year. It is our prayer that this book will fill you with His hope, wrap you with His peace, and bring you closer to Him.
Want a fresh and tidy home—fast? We have the help you need with a complete guide to get every room sparkling clean and germ-free in no time. Pro cleaners share their smart tips and tricks to conquer it all—from stubborn stains and pet messes to kid catastrophes and everyday dirt and grime. Plus, save money with our easy recipes to make your own safe, natural cleaners that will leave your spaces sparkling—and smelling great.
Whether you’ve just embarked on your gardening journey or you’re a seasoned pro, we’ve got plenty of tricks and techniques to help you get the most from your garden. From expert picks on the best blooms for your space and a month-by-month gardening calendar on plants, plots and garden chores, to advice on hiring designers and step-by-step guides for fiddly skills like propagating by air layering, there are plenty of tips to sink your teeth
...98) Christmas Joy!
Get ready to sleigh the season! In this holly jolly journey through time, explore the festive feasts, colorful customs, and heartwarming tales that make Christmas the most magical time of the year. Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? How did a third-century Turkish monk become the Santa Claus we know today? Why did elves get involved? And what's the deal with fruitcake? Discover all this and more in the surprising—and surprisingly old—origins
...Leanne Ford’s FEEL FREE magazine shows how creative people live and work, how artists play, and how the reader can do the same. In this bright and green third issue, we celebrate the great outdoors! All things garden, flowers, and foliage! We’ll tour Leanne’s garden (complete with before and after shots, of course!), visit ceramicist Se Oh’s garden studio, learn how to create a gorgeous kitchen garden with designer Lauren Liess, and forage
..."There is nothing quite like seeing a beautiful Christmas wreath hanging on a front door to set the magic of the season alight . . . Whether you are a fan of simple and modern or love more traditional Christmas fare, there is a project to suit everyone! This beautiful title includes 22 projects to make different styles of wreaths using a wide range of materials, from rustic wreaths made with pine cones and acorns, through gorgeous white
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