Hi there!
As those balmy summer evenings leave us for another year, we can look forward to cosying up for autumn. Thankfully, it’s easy to keep your home looking fresh and cheery, even if it’s dreary outside, with our Style Made Easy guide to lighting (p61) – it’s full of bright ideas. Or inject some colour with our top pick of newseason trends, starting on page 51. They’ll add impact to your rooms and, at affordable prices, are perfect for a payday treat. Though, if you want to totally transform your rooms, take inspiration from this month’s 21-page makeover special (p75), which showcases a before and after for every room in the home. This month sees International Wallpaper Week return for another year, and to celebrate, we’re showing off our favourite papers (p58) and we’ve teamed up with Graham & Brown to offer you 20% off one of their newest designs (p60). I love it so much, I’ve hung it in my own lounge! I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of stationery, and this issue’s mix on page 97 has got me all in a daze. Brand-new notebooks, pencils and postcards…swoon! Finally, we’ve packed in a fabulous mix of real homes to inspire. See Jillian’s cottage (p16), Nadia’s Regency flat (p28) or Jenny’s first home (p40). Happy styling, and see you next month…