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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