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With some of the most sought-after real estate in places such as Italy, France, and New York up their sleeves, the glamorous couple easily own some of the world’s best homes. Here, we take a look at some of the best of their property portfolio, from their first house together as newlyweds, to their newest provincial purchase. Villa Oleandra: Lake Como Situated at the edge of one of the world’s most Instagrammed lakes, The Clooney’s house at Lake Como, Italy, is one of the couple’s most treasured properties....

The royal residence has become synonymous with Christmas for many across the UK and worldwide, for a good reason. The Queen was known to have spent 32 Christmases in the country retreat and only broke tradition during the coronavirus pandemic when she celebrated at Windsor Castle. This year, BBC News (opens in new tab) reports that King Charles will return to Sandringham, along with his wife Camilla, Queen Consort, and their wider family....

Like a dark, handsome stranger, it’s alluring, attractive and mysterious. And it’s not all about good looks… the paint is also super-versatile and can be used to give tired pieces of furniture an update as well as adding a statement look to your walls. See: Farrow & Ball introduces Colour by Nature, a collaboration with the Natural History Museum An homage to the true, deep black used to render silhouetted figures and scenes on Ancient Greek ceramics, Athenian Black is the latest addition to the Chalk Paint palette....

For DIY decorators who have just moved into a new home and are completely starting from scratch, Jake highlights the five most important steps to take below. See: Living room ideas – inspiring ways to decorate and furnish your space Some of the designers who have signed on include Bobby Berk, Martin Brudnizki, Brigette Romaneck, Joy Moyler, Jamie Bush, Paloma Contrearas, Maison Trouvaille, and of course Jake Arnold (opens in new tab) himself....

Despite having the keys to one of the world’s best homes with command of the White House, the couple is famous for buying and redesigning property on the side, with Jill Biden embarking on redesigning her White House office earlier this year. Here, we take a tour of some of the current President’s properties away from the splendor of Washington D.C. Their first Delaware mansion – Greenville, Delaware Biden bought this Greenville, Delaware home for $185,000 in 1975 after learning it was slated for demolition....

The Long Island home, which is listed at $16.75 million, was Steinbeck’s home from 1955 until he died in 1968, and the writer described it as his ‘Eden’. Although California was his home state, where there’s a National Steinbeck Center Museum and his Salinas boyhood home has been restored and open to the public, Steinbeck moved to New York in 1941, switching between New York City and Long Island’s Sag Harbor....

The home was chosen for its classic old world Spanish style that is as popular today as it was in the late 1940s era when the movie was set. Now it’s gone on the market after almost two years of new updating and expansion. See:Ben Affleck’s luxury country home is a masterclass in classic Southern-style (opens in new tab) L.A. Confidential, starring Kim Basinger as call-girl Lynn Bracken, was nominated for nine Academy Awards winning Best Supporting Actress for Basinger and Best Adapted Screenplay....

According to Kit’s interior design tips, yellow, orange, and red will add vibrancy to your scheme – but their advantages don’t end there. Instead, they boast mental benefits that promote positive wellbeing throughout your scheme – and spark happiness in all who visit. And while these tones have Kit’s seal of approval, they’re backed by science too. The colors that will make you happiest – according to Kit Kemp In her blog (opens in new tab), Kit shares her color recommendations alongside psychologist Lee Chambers (opens in new tab) who discusses her claims – so you can trust in their aesthetic and scientific qualities....

In terms of design stakes, the KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer is pretty stripped back, with minimal fuss. There’s just one set of standard Turbo Beaters that come with the mixer and that all-important charger, for giving your model power. It’s also, as you’ve come to expect from KitchenAid, very pretty. In terms of colors, it’s available in Matte Black, Passion Red, Matte Charcoal Gray, Empire Red, White and Blue Velvet....

UK buyers will know the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer as the KitchenAid 6.9L Artisan stand mixer, which is available exclusively through the KitchenAid UK website (opens in new tab). If you take your home baking very seriously, or if you’re a professional chef looking for a new sidekick, you need look no further than this mixer. In this KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer review we put it to the test, making cupcakes, buttercream frosting, and a loaf of bread....

Lee Radziwill was an American socialite, successful PR executive, and interior designer who is remembered as an icon of the twentieth century. She lived in the townhouse with aristocrat Prince Stanislaw who was a scion of the Polish-Lithuanian princely House of Radziwill. The home, which was decorated by Italian decorator and set designer Renzo Mongiardino is one of the most beautiful in London – and one of the world’s best homes....

The vibrant two-story studio, and former home of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, is a rainbow-filled shrine to ‘80s design - complete with a large artist’s studio, an exotic tile-kissed bathroom, and Pacific loft views. See: World’s best homes – explore the globe’s most jaw-dropping houses Unsurprisingly, the property has a history of creative owners – including bronze sculptor Guy Dill (opens in new tab), whose pieces grace exhibition spaces in the Museum of Modern Art (opens in new tab), the Guggenheim (opens in new tab), and the Stedelijk Museum (opens in new tab)....

The decluttering guru has been creating and sharing ingenious ways to make life simpler and run more smoothly ever since her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, was released in the US in 2014. Since then, the minimalist has changed the way we fold, launched a show on Netlfix - the aptly titled Tidying up with Marie Kondo, and inspired us all to cut down on anything that doesn’t ‘spark joy’....

Instead, we’re in a KonMari frenzy after Marie sat down with Homes & Gardens to share her sought-after secrets for organizing a kitchen – they will revolutionize your tidying habits and spark joy throughout your home. Firstly, she revealed her kitchen ideas – and her practical solutions for getting the space right. Marie Kondo’s small kitchen secrets These exclusive KonMari tips will leave your kitchen running smoothly, whatever the size....

On his blog, Monty revealed that despite only planting his tomatoes in June, they need regular attention throughout July – especially in the latter half of the month, when they are under threat from blight. Here, he shares how to take care of your plant before August arrives. Once the tomatoes are in the ground, Monty says they need ‘regular tying up.’ ‘This is, of course, if you are growing cordon tomatoes rather than bush or determinate varieties....

However, while knowing how to grow lavender is a priority for green-thumbed enthusiasts, the question of preserving their glory remains lesser-known. Or at least it was unknown before Monty Don revealed his latest advice. The garden expert shared a host of gardening jobs to tackle this August. However, some tips are more time-sensitive than others – and that includes the lavender pruning tip. Monty’s advice will prevent ‘woody’ plants and ensure your space remains aromatic for months ahead....

See: Monty Don reveals his top birdhouse ideas and expert tips Writing on his website (opens in new tab), Monty Don says that checking and putting in plant supports Is one of his priorities in February. ‘This is not a glamorous job but an important one,’ writes Don. ‘‘Go round your garden checking all supports, wires, ties and structures that will be carrying climbing plants this year. Any that are damaged or a bit ropey should be repaired or replaced now before they need to be used and before new growth begins that might be damaged by such repair work or even your heavy footwork in a border....

Herbaceous plants include all annuals, most biennials, and some perennial plants herbaceous, with many prone to damage from strong winds, heavy rain, or even hail if you live in an area prone to it. Some herbaceous plants simply flop over without a support because the young plants aren’t strong enough to support themselves. For all of these reasons, now is the time to start thinking about plant supports, Monty writes in a recent blog (opens in new tab) post....

Any worthwhile organization system should be specific to exactly what you like to store in your pantry. From coffee beans to avocados and canned goods, it’s worth taking a minute to assess exactly which storage would most benefit you. That might be a combination of bin, shelf, and drawer storage, or may even be as advanced as a turntable system. From a practical point of view, organizing a pantry is crucial for avoiding food waste and pushing towards sustainability, too....

There are still many ways to enjoy your backyard and plan for adding winter interest as part of your winter garden ideas. There is great beauty of both color and scent to be enjoyed from a host of winter plants for pots and borders, albeit more subtle, at this time of year. Take time to admire the details nature has on offer: the structure of evergreen shrubs, architectural framework, parchment toned grasses, vibrant and colorful stems, beautiful barks, berries and scented winter flowers come to the fore....