Astrid Carter

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Deputy Editor at The Handbook

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Cherry Print Interiors Are Trending & They Are Seriously Cute

1 week ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

From beauty products to fashion motifs, cherry print is trending for 2025. And as with most Pinterest-approved trends that go viral, the cute print has made its way into interiors too. Here’s how to ‘cherry code’ your abode in time for summer… Cherries Linen Placemat House Of Quintana, £11 According to Pinterest’s Predicts 2025 list, “Cherry Coded” is trending.
Tastemakers Series: We Meet Model, Presenter & Influencer, Rabea Schif

2 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

If you’re in need of some fresh fashion inspiration and are yet to follow the impeccably stylish Rabea Schif, add her to your follow list immediately. The model, TV presenter and Instagram star has become one of our go-tos when looking for outfit inspo, from her referencing ’70s icons like Bowie and Birkin, to her way around a good suit, her love of vintage, to her unashamedly maximalist approach.
Penicuik Estate Is One Of 2025's Most Exciting UK Openings - An Editor Reviews

2 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

It’s not often you find a self-catering staycation this chic. From hard-to-beat interiors to eco-credentials, the Penicuik Estate is the latest gem to open in Scotland’s rustic countryside. The Handbook’s Contributing Fashion & Lifestyle Editor, Astrid Carter, set off, switched off and brought home a swathe of interiors inspiration from the charming new opening. What sets it apartSelf-catering holidays don’t always scream sexy, but Penicuik is levelling up when it comes to holiday home staycations.
7 Kitchen Design Ideas To Make Your Space Feel Warm & Cosy

4 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

If you’re looking for an antidote to high-gloss, all-white, marble-filled kitchens that have been everywhere for the best part of a decade, this is a trend for you. The cosy kitchen is making a comeback, with soft layers of fabric, warm lighting and cocooning colourways taking centre stage. We spoke to three interior experts to find out how to bring a bit of cottage kitchen charm into your own home…“Overhead lighting can feel a bit stark, especially in the evenings.
Inside An Unforgettable Lakeside Austrian Getaway At Rosewood Schloss Fuschl

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

Europe, Hot Hotels, Hotel Reviews, Travel Lakeside views framed by sweeping mountains, exquisite tasting menus, an impressive spa, enchanting interiors, five-star service, and a fairytale castle to top it all off… Austria’s Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, just half an hour from the city of Salzburg, is a near-perfect hotel. Astrid Carter, Contributing Fashion & Lifestyle Editor at The Handbook, had the pleasure of staying in the luxury hotel for two nights.
The Handbook Fashion Team's New Season Fashion Picks

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

With Fashion Month coming to an end and spring on the horizon, The Handbook’s fashion team share their new season fashion picks keeping them up at night. We have all bases covered, from cute hair accessories that will transform a look to the surprisingly affordable suede tote that fits our Editor’s laptop in. As well as high street heroes to shop on payday and a limited edition cocktail dress our Fashion Editor will be wearing for decades to come…Natasha Harding, Digital Editor1.
33 Mother's Day Gifts... For Every Type Of Mum

2 months ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter |Gordon Ramsay

Mother’s Day is just around the corner (30th March, if you need a reminder), and we have a heartfelt edit from Cath Kidston to celebrate the ones who raised us. Whether you’re buying for the mother figure in your life, your partner, or are keen to make some hints for yourself (no judgement here), there’s no better place than one of Britain’s most loved and iconic brands to start at.
Best Pies In London For British Pie Week

2 months ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter |Gordon Ramsay

British Pie Week (3rd-9th March) returns this week, and as if we needed an excuse to get stuck into one of Britain’s best-loved dishes, we’re taking it. London is packed with restaurants and pubs serving up the flakey, homely dish, but we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up the very best in the capital. From the classics like steak and ale to cheffy takes with wild combinations, check out our favourites here.
The High Neck Blouse Might Be The Chicest Piece You'll Buy All Season

2 months ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter |Gordon Ramsay

If you’re in the market for a chic new blouse – for date night or those work meetings where you want to feel the business – may we suggest investing in this season’s high neck style? Spotted in the Khaite, Toteme and Róhe collections, and countless high-street iterations, they are your quick ticket to timeless, polished chic.
20 Pretty Bed Linens Worth Sleeping In For

2 months ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter |Gordon Ramsay

If your vice is a weekend lie-in, this edit isn’t going to help. Good bed linen always makes us want to lay in reading the Sunday papers long after midday, indulge in breakfast in bed and get into our pyjamas early with a good book – not such a bad thing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jo Bucknall (@theeditbuttonhome)Pretty bed linen is everywhere right now and it’s not helping our commitment to lounging around doing sweet FA.