IN&OUT
Things to try, do and see this month
ARTS & CRAFTS
1 Creative subscription service Makebox & Co offers an array of crafting kits, from lino printing to paper craft and more, suitable for all skill levels. Choose from a monthly, bi-monthly or more flexible subscription, or simply buy a one-off box to embrace your crafty side. We love the English Meadow Embroidered Clock, featuring a delicate flower design. A monthly subscription costs from £24.99. makebox.co
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2 Textile designer Nicky Willis opened Willis & Co, her lifestyle and homeware emporium in the village of Cuckfield, West Sussex, at the end of 2016. The inky-blue sandstone building houses new and vintage pieces to suit all budgets, with more to be discovered online. willisandco.co.uk
BOOK CLUB
3 Swedish blogger and interior design consultant Frida Ramstedt has compiled all her years of experience into The Interior Design Handbook (£20, Particular Books). Don’t expect glossy pictures – this is a practical guide to creating aesthetically pleasing spaces, with advice on everything from how to hang curtains, to applying the golden ratio.