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Flower arranging doesn't have to involve armfuls of riotous blooms and ornate ceramic vases, no, the Japanese way is far more minimalist
If you can't stretch to triple glazing, the next best thing you can do to save energy is to install window coverings that reduce the amount of heat lost through glass
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 and exotic start with some of these lovely long-lived (fingers crossed) houseplants.
Events
Buying antiques is a great way of furnishing with minimal impact on the environment. And if you're always on the look-out for fascinating one-off pieces, don't miss the Decorative Antiques & Textile Fairs, which running through the year
An exhibition of work by renowned multimedia artist and designer Bethan Laura Wood opens this month at the Design Museum in London