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GOT IT COVERED

Q My step-grandchildren are young, adventurous and often muddy, and like to join in with the adults for shoot lunches. I need to find something functional to cover the upholstered dining-room chairs to protect them during the season. Does such an item exist?

WG, by email

A I would suggest slipcovers that are both washable and stretchable. AKAWedding on Etsy offers 16 colours, including navy, brown, green and teal. Each

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