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Mulled wine has been enjoyed for centuries, and first dates back to the Roman era when spices that were discovered and traded were mixed with wine to create a sweet and spiced concoction. Today, mulled wine is a well-established Christmas tradition, especially across Europe, with the warming, fragrant drink often enjoyed at home and at merry Christmas markets with friends and family throughout winter. Whether you’re looking for a wholesome activity to get you into the Christmas spirit, a homemade gift to send to loved ones, or simply want to start a new Yuletide tradition, Angela Maynard, author of The Art of Gifting Naturally (opens in new tab), shares her top tips below for creating your very own mulling spices....

Spanning the decade between the Thirties and the Seventies, these simple shapes were inspired by earlier design movements, including the Bauhaus school in Germany. Materials such as moulded plastics allowed world’s best interior designers to explore new textures, colors and forms. Here we explore the very best of the mid-century modern décor trend – and how to effectively and beautifully use this popular interior design aesthetic in your home. Mid-century modern decor ideas – how to embrace this popular trend Mid-century modern decor ideas – how to embrace this popular trend...

As with many bathroom ideas, it makes sense to consider the lighting you require at the beginning of your project. Not only will this give you time to consider which features you wish to highlight, where you need brighter light and how you can switch to softer lighting, perhaps with a lighting control system, it will also allow your electrician to plan in appropriate wiring before tiling and decorative work take place....

The Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum (AZ3000) boasts all these features, as well as odor neutralization and multiple attachments. The Stratos also stands out among the best vacuums thanks to its versatile design, which has a unique LiftAway mode that makes it easier to tackle hard-to-navigate areas, like stairs and underneath furniture. There are even LED lights on the brushroll that make it easy to spot dirt and hair on your floors and in dim corners, delivering a more thorough clean....

The largest but comfiest roll top, a rainfall shower, plants, beautiful scents and oh-so-soft white fluffy towels are also essentials. ‘The emergence of spa bathrooms has sprung from a combination of people’s desire for a space to relax and unwind from everyday life, as well as the fact that people are travelling more and staying in hotels with luxurious en-suite bathrooms, which they look to replicate in their own home,’ says Barrie Cutchie, Design Director at BC Designs (opens in new tab)....

So, like us, if you are looking to keep on top of it, you need to invest in great storage ideas: ones that are practical but good-looking and which really flatter your rooms. Below, we’ve listed our favorites. Storage ideas Storage ideas Whether you are looking for kitchen storage ideas or clutter organizing solutions for the bathroom, bedroom and beyond, we have you covered. These are just some of the best storage ideas to help you keep all the rooms in your home neat....

Temple Run was one of those games. When it released a bit more than a year ago, it brought along a kind of gaming experience that, while not unheard of, certainly felt novel and right at home on the iPhone, iPad and other iOS devices. This first game was an overnight success and really capitalized from its “freemium” model and the great reviews that spread mostly via word-of-mouth and every major social networking site....

Several reasons from misconfigured services to third-party app interference can cause this issue. This guide has compiled a list of solutions that should help you fix the location services grayed-out issue on Windows 11. So, let’s start. 1. Configure Geolocation Service 1. Configure Geolocation Service Geolocation Service is a small program that needs to run in the background for the location services to work. Ideally, the service should start every time your system boots....

The USDA’s Hardiness Zone Map has helped gardeners and plant growers for years by identifying which plants are most likely to thrive and grow well in the climate where they live. Knowledge of the US hardiness zones is invaluable to any gardener when they are planning their garden. More particularly, it can help them to identify the best plants to include as part of their flower bed ideas that are suited to growing in their region, or crops that are most likely to produce a healthy harvest for vegetable garden ideas....

When it comes to room color ideas, you could choose your favorite color, with shades that are personal to us working wonders on our moods. Alternatively, opt for bright, bold, or nature-inspired shades that are proven to have a positive impact on your mood. It can be easy to fall back on safe shades and neutrals when decorating a home, but being adventurous with color can make us happy. ‘Color has the power to transform how a space makes you feel,’ says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene (opens in new tab)....

Today the modern pantry has evolved into a multi-functional space used for everything from food storage to additional space for meal preparation, but historically the pantry and the butler’s pantry served separate functions. If you are thinking of adding a pantry then knowing the difference between the two can be handy to help establish what role your pantry needs to fulfil. In this article we explain the difference between the two and answer the key questions surrounding the butler’s pantry as well as touch on the history of the space....

See our where to buy section for more advice Your basement conversion can be an entire floor of living space devoted to the way you like to cook, relax and enjoy a meal with friends, or simply catch up with the newspaper and a cup of coffee. And, open it up to the garden with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and the space becomes filled with natural light and summer breeze on warm days....

The add-on isn’t complicated. Once installed, it shows up as a small icon in the Chrome extensions bar. If you click on it, it pops up a small Google search box that helps you search YouTube. If you look carefully at the above screenshot, you’ll see that there is a link to upload your video. That means, you can upload a video to YouTube directly by following that link. The search results page, that comes up when you search for a video using some keywords, isn’t the traditional page with video titles and descriptions....