Homes & Antiques

QUICK FIXES FOR SPRING

1 WORK WITH WHAT YOU OWN

Save money and the environment by giving the things you own a new look, rather than buying more. Annie Sloan CBE is an enthusiastic proponent of the concept: ‘There’s definitely a trend towards thrifting, with sustainability at its core,’ she says. ‘Rather than buying something new, I urge people to “shop their homes”; paint something

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