Author: Elizabeth

An air of modern elegance exudes from this pair of fresh contemporary home interiors, visualised by Elemental Design. Neutral in palette, both interior designs present a calming and restful aesthetic. However, crisp lines and interesting silhouettes add style and a unique essence to each. The first home design is a chic abode with a curved decor theme. Graceful arches form around doorways and decorative shelving nooks. Floor-to-ceiling curved windows bend the perimeter, and floor tiles are cut to roundly zone an open plan kitchen. The second home concept has a neoclassical theme with traditional panel moulding and pretty boiserie. A gentle pale blue accent colour threads all the way through.

Right from the entrance, this living room design sets an arched shape theme. An elegant archway is formed around the

I have a Christmas confession to make—I’ve never had a tree skirt before. I don’t mean I’ve never made a tree skirt, I mean I’ve never had one in general.

This year, I thought I’d jump on the tree skirt train and start with three easy no-sew options for my first year.

The good news is that these tree skirts really are so easy to make, but the bad news is that (unless you have three trees) you have to pick just one!

Related: No-Sew Glitter Star Tree Skirt DIY

Supplies:
-fabric (felt or faux fur in our case)
–hot glue gun
-matching ribbon
–fabric scissors
-ruler and marker

OK, here are the overall directions for your tree skirt. I’ll give you the variation details for each specific one below.

Step 1: First, we are going to cut a big circle out of our fabric. An easy

This cranberry spritz is inspired by my favorite cocktail—the Aperol Spritz.

The slightly bitter taste of cranberry and Aperol go perfectly with champagne or Prosecco bubbles. And cocktails with bubbles always feel right for a holiday get together or New Year’s Eve. Cheers!

Related: 40 Fun Cocktails to Make at Home

Cranberry Spritz Ingredients:

• Champagne or Prosecco
• Aperol
• Cranberry Juice
• Orange Slices
• Fresh Cranberries
• Cranberry Ice Cubes (optional, but so fun!)

How to Make a Cranberry Spritz:

Combine the champagne or Prosecco, Aperol, and cranberry juice over ice in a wine glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices and serve chilled.

If you want your drink to feel extra festive, you can freeze some fresh cranberries in an ice cube tray beforehand to add a really pretty presentation element.

This drink is pretty simple to make—just one or two servings (use a mini bottle of champagne if that’s

Rustic kitchens exude a sense of welcoming warmth. Their earthy charm comes from a blend of natural materials and rich or understated colour palettes. Rustic kitchen tables introduce traditional silhouettes that evoke feelings of nostalgia. These are rooms in which people magnetically gather, cook hearty recipes, bake with abandon, and dine as a family. In this collection of 40 rustic kitchen ideas, we include a plethora of tips to help you design your own. We’ll look at rustic kitchen colour schemes, layouts, backsplash designs, kitchen ceiling treatments, and statement lighting installations. There is a varied selection of kitchen cabinets styles too, along with hardware, sinks, faucets, and kitchen bar stools.

Paint the kitchen island in a contrasting colour. This blue rustic kitchen installation is teamed with a sage green island treatment,

Most living rooms play host to a TV but it’s tricky to place such a large piece of tech when space is tight. In this collection of 40 ideas for small living rooms with a TV, we’ll look at creative solutions. These interior concepts offer inspiration for small living room layouts with prime TV viewing angles. There is also stylish inspo on how to style a TV wall, and a host of complementary media unit ideas. From floating wall cabinets, to streamlined bespoke built-ins, there is something here to suit all tastes, decor budgets, and room sizes. Of course, we’ll explore the rest of the living room too, discussing colour schemes, furniture arrangements and more.

Create a layered TV wall design with a backdrop of wooden wall panelling and an overlay