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Colour in an instant
Plant up containers with seasonal favourites to provide lots of cheerful colour until spring
Secret Santa gift guide
Found yourself roped-into a Secret Santa? There are far more important things to have a festive breakdown over, so we've provided you with a variety of gift ideas, each for under £20
Christmas gadget gifts
From shower radios to toilet golf, our gift gadgets and gizmos for Christmas will have your friends gasping at the latest life-enhancing inventions
Top 10 storage units
Clear the decks, stow away your knick-knacks and say hello to space again with our top pick of living room storage
How to take fuschia cuttings
If you're growing fuchsias, osteospermums, marguerites or verbena in your bedding displays, take a few cuttings and get new plants for next year
Designer style for under £100
Get in vogue with these affordable designer goodies. They're all under £100 so you don't have to wait for a windfall
Our favourite pots and pans
Get steamy in the kitchen with our pick of the top pots, pans and dishes. From paella to steamed veg, this is your one stop guide for cooking in style
Perfect prints
Jazz up a plain room with a bold statement piece. Go graphic with our pick of the best prints from our exclusive design boutique
Designer style on a budget
Get designer style at a fraction of the price. These quirky and unusual products from an eclectic collection of renowned designers, are all under £25. Snap them up quick for some serious design kudos!
Top 10 glasses
Serve your drinks in style with our pick of the best glasses. From sleek martini glasses to colourful tumblers there's something to suit everyone.
Plant up a pot of sun-loving alpines
It's not too late to plant up an instant patio display, and nothing could be simpler, quicker or cheaper than this dish of hardy, succulent alpines
How to decorate with white
Most people misunderstand white; discover how to enhance your space by using the calmest of hues to your advantage. Read on for expert tips on using this versatile colour
How to decorate with yellow
Yellow (specifically 'mimosa' - an orange-hued, warm shade) has been declared the colour of 2009 by Pantone, the global provider of professional colour standards to the design industries. Find out how to decorate with this season's hottest hue
How to decorate with purple
Once reserved for royalty, purple is now a colour enjoyed by everyone. Trend forecasters have declared purple the colour for 2009; stay ahead of the game with our guide to decorating with purple
How to decorate with red
Discover how to decorate with red without going overboard. It's a highly stimulating colour, evoking happiness, love, excitement and anger. See these expert tips on incorporating red into your home
How to decorate with green
Have confidence to decorate with green, the hot colour for 2009. It can be relaxing or overwhelming - make green decor work for you
July bargains: 10 iVillage exclusives
Newspaper columnist and TV presenter Alison Cork brings us this month's hand-picked selection of bargain discounts
Weird and wonderful cleaning tips
Our community members on the Good Housekeeping message board are iVillage.co.uk's own answer to Kim and Aggie when it comes to cleaning and household tips. We share our grime-busting and recycling secrets
6 simple stitches
If you're teaching yourself to knit and want to cast off from basic plain and purl patterns, start with these easy stitches
Make a hobby horse
This simple, adorable hobby horse is made from a sock and a broomstick and requires minimum craft skills
Garden glamour
If you are going to be gardening this summer you'll want to look the 'bees-knees'. The days of heavy-duty wellies and rubber gloves have made way for glamourous gauntlets, sexy secateurs and prim aprons
Twee tea
Bone china clad with polka dot ditsy floral patterns, milk jugs and cake stands are all part of the high tea comeback. So stock up on Darjeeling and scones and get your finest crockery laid out
Dramatic dining
Create a bit of drama in the dining room with a vivid red and white theme - introducing a few splashes of green with plants and accessories to soften the intensity. Read on to find out how to create this room
Fresh living room
Pretty Spring florals and neutral furnishings look vibrant against classic oak furniture and flooring. Read on to find out how to create this room
Modern bedroom
Mix dark wood furniture with white for a contemporary bedroom. Read on to find out how to create this room
Brilliant bedroom storage ideas
Whether your bedroom is crammed with clothes, or your guest room doubles as a home office, we've got all the tricks to help you store your stuff without compromising on style

























