Forgo your everyday table cloth and swap in a practical and useful chalkboard-paper runner at your next soirée.

Decorate a dining table with a chalkboard-paper runner

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Simple Pleasures

Add a bit of personality to an old cutting board with a bit of leather trim. Find out how to do this cutting board craft.

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Create sophisticated countryside charm with pretty lanterns and a standout pendant lamp. Get our DIY chandelier intructions.

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Styling by Virginie Martocq and Julia Black

These pretty flower garlands can be hung on trees, draped on chairs or used to create a pretty table setting.

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Simple pleasures: These pretty floral decorations can be hung on trees, draped on chairs or used to create a summery table setting

Dress up your windowsill with a modern indoor garden using a variety of plants (or herbs!) in painted pots.