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This frame tape is a great idea

Do Frame Tape from the Design MuseumThis Do Frame Tape can be used to put a frame around virtually anything you like. Frame your child's drawings, turn postcards into works of art - whatever takes your fancy.

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Editor's blog - vintage delights

meakin studio coffee potJanuary is a time when my mind turns to sorting out clutter. Perhaps it is the sudden influx of a whole batch of presents or perhaps it is the New Year, new me influence. On the other hand, perhaps it is the knowledge that jobs are piling up while I prepare for Christmas or just simply that I have nothing better to do during the cold weather. Whatever it is, something really compels me to get everything sorted out in January.

Usually this involves replacing the old with the new, but this year I seem to be running in reverse.

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Mosaics add a touch of bespoke sparkle to my garden

slate caterpillar mosaicAs I approached The Four Winds Inspiration Centre, an oasis of calm unfolded before me. The centre - my classroom for the next two days - was set in a rambling sculpture garden in the heart of Edinburgh.

This was the land of lizards on walls and tall fantastical mushrooms, a place inhabited by mosaic glitter balls and brightly coloured bird baths. It was in this land, I was to find the inspiration and skills to create some outdoor artwork for my garden.

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Seasonal poll

What is your favourite pastime during the cold weather?