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 They have long been the interior designer's favourite indoor plant - no Kelly Hoppen interior is complete without an arrangement of orchids. And prices have come down considerably, so get autumn off to a bright, colourful and exotic start with some of these lovely long-lived (fingers crossed) houseplants |
 It's been a disconcertingly warm October so far, particularly in southern parts of the UK. That said October is Wool Month and the Campaign for Wool is urging us to embrace all things wool from rugs to jumpers to blankets. After all, it will get chillier ..even if our winters ain't what they used to be on the cold front |
 Leather's natural so it's good, right? Well, no, it's not that simple. Leather production remains a dirty business with many industry players still having a long way to go in terms of cleaning up their act. So is 'vegan leather' the answer? Well, no, that can be greenwashed hogwash too! |
 If you're in the capital this weekend, head to south east London for a feast of art |
 For a dose of nature and design, head to Planted, which takes place at the magnificent Stourhead in Wiltshire |
 ...not to be confused with a yet-to-be-announced day to celebrate the bidet..World Bee Day serves as a reminder that bees are crucial to our food supply and need our love and protection |
 The global campaign to tackle climate change plants its flag in Brighton on 29 April. Hear talks and join discussions about the merits of moving to a plant based diet - and if you're after a family fun day out, well it can be that too with a children's play area, live music and comedy |
 Spring has sprung, so why not invite all things green and floral into your home? From decorative accessories to kitchen crockery, designs that take us out into the garden on a sunny day, so to speak, are a perfect way to refresh our interiors and lift our spirits |
 The annual high quality craft show takes place in London's Chelsea in this month, the perfect place to find one-off gifts for Christmas |
