Wanda Sachs

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Wanda Sachs

Good news for urban dwellers dreaming of growing their own food: there's no need for a garden, or even a balcony, to dip your toes in domestic agriculture – all you need is a sardine tin and a sunny windowsill. Thanks to the accessible gardening advice she offers from her own small London plot, Martha Swales has amassed over one million followers on Instagram (@marfskitchengarden) alone.

1 week ago | countryliving.com | Wanda Sachs

If you've ever wondered what happens to the spectacular RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens after the week-long showcase wraps up, you're certainly not alone. While many of the individual flowers, shrubs and trees are in fact being replanted across London – in 2023, the RHS estimated a total of 70,000 re-homed plants to date – many of the featured gardens simply cease to exist. Some, however, are granted a life after Chelsea – like this year's British Rainforest Garden by The Wildlife Trust.

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Wanda Sachs

Devoted Bridgerton fans will not have to dream of wandering the castle grounds alongside their favourite characters anymore, as the historic Castle Howard is now open to the public. Visitors can marvel at rooms destroyed in a fire in 1940, now restored to their original splendour. The ostentatious Baroque structure in North Yorkshire was built between 1699 and 1811, spanning the lifetime of three Earls, and has been home to the Howard family for more than 300 years.

1 week ago | countryliving.com | Wanda Sachs

From Queen Elizabeth II’s cherished Corgis to Greyfriars Bobby, the UK’s love for dogs runs deep. Dogs are the nation’s favorite pets, even though they are often the most expensive. According to The People’s Dispensary of Sick Animals (PDSA), the number of dogs has steadily increased over the past decade. The vet charity's most recent Pet Wellbeing Report shows that in 2015, the UK was home to approximately 9.2 million dogs.

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Wanda Sachs

Small-space living – or at least, embracing small spaces – is on the rise. From multipurpose rooms to reading nooks, we're maximising every inch of space without sacrificing style. One oft-cited reason for this shift is that our homes are becoming sanctuaries, so we're carving out cosy corners, transforming alcoves and reimagining uninspiring box rooms as a refuge from the outside world. Another is that more Brits are increasingly residing in apartments.