It's the personal touches in France's grand houses that make them homes

The prospect of ‘lights out’ for winter? Who can forget 1974, says Sam Taylor

Modern flower design is redefining beauty, and the latest creations are magnificent

Make brown shrimp fashionable and save the fishing fleet, says Sam Taylor

Out of the ashes of war, mid-century modern design reflects an age of optimism and innovation

They were a quick-fix solution to the post-war housing crisis. But the UK’s prefabricated homes are now being torn down – and many residents are mourning the end of an era, says Sonia Zhuravlyova

A southeast cultural trail offers art with your fish and chips, says Sam Taylor

Judith Blacklock, of the The Judith Blacklock Flower School in Knightsbridge, gives her do's and don'ts for decorating your home this festive season

The firework season can be an anxious time for the nation’s pets.

From romantic turrets to arched, stained-glass windows, Gothic-style living is as grand as ever.

Statue-saving doesn’t appear to be top of the council’s hit list, says Sam Taylor

Most of us look forward to the Christmas holidays – it’s a season filled with fun, laughter and gifts – but for pets it can be a time of hazards and anxiety.