• delicate Cynoches orchid has unusual shaped petals. www.ellajames.co.uk Dress up your home with orchids

    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. 

  • Fabrics from Vanessa Arbuthnott Moral fibre: choose organic cotton

    Despite being used increasingly for clothing, organic fabrics for use in the home are remain pretty hard to find. Kay Hill considers why interiors are lagging behind in this important area, and looks at what's on the market

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delicate Cynoches orchid has unusual shaped petals. www.ellajames.co.uk

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. 

use non plastic products in daily living

You're probably on the case, but if you've been too busy to get down to your eco living due diligence, here are some products to consider switching to help reduce the amount of single-use plastic you buy - and so cut your carbon footprint. And get 'em in the post if you loathe going shopping

Insideout Garden Art

Not familiar with outdoor art and don't think pictures belong in the garden? well, Yorkshire's Insideout Garden Art begs to differ. So if you look out on an empty wall or fence, turn it into a gallery space!

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

Bethan Laura Wood

An exhibition of work by renowned multimedia artist and designer Bethan Laura Wood opens this month at the Design Museum in London