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I'm Magda Callery, a UK interior designer and florist with 15+ years creating beautiful, functional homes, pubs, restaurants and bars. This is my journal of interiors, flowers, style, beauty and the art of living well.
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Japanese House Design: 12 Key Elements and How to Bring Them Home
Calm, light and deeply connected to nature: the principles behind Japanese house design, from the genkan and shoji screens to the idea of ma, and how to borrow them for a British home.
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Cosmos Flower: How to Grow Cosmos From Seed
A florist's guide to the cosmos flower: when to sow cosmos seeds in the UK, caring for cosmos seedlings, pinching, staking and deadheading, the best varieties, chocolate cosmos and cutting for the vase.
How to Grow Zinnias: Planting, Seeds and Cut Flowers
A florist's guide to planting zinnias in the UK: when and how to sow zinnia seeds, planting out, spacing, pinching, the best varieties for cutting and how to make cut zinnias last.
November Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum Meaning and Gifts
The November birth flower is the chrysanthemum. A florist explains its meaning, colours and history, the types you'll find at a florist, November birthday bouquet ideas and how to make chrysanthemums last.
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- Interior designPractical, designer-led advice for planning rooms that look beautiful and work hard, from making a small space feel bigger to choosing a colour palette with confidence and getting office design right.Read interior design →
- DecoratingSeasonal decorating ideas and trend edits to refresh your home: layering texture, bringing the outdoors in and creating that cosy, lived-in feel.Read decorating →
- Flowers & gardenA florist's guide to flowers and gardens: when your favourite flowers are in season, what they mean, how to make cut flowers last and how to bring the garden into your home.Read flowers & garden →
- StyleA designer's eye applied to what we wear: seasonal trends worth knowing, how to choose investment pieces and dressing well for life's big occasions.Read style →
- BeautySimple, natural beauty rituals: homemade skincare using kitchen-cupboard ingredients and small daily habits for healthy, glowing skin.Read beauty →
- LifestyleThe art of living well: favourite holiday destinations for British families and the places and ideas that inspire us.Read lifestyle →
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