Nadia and features editor Fiona Ralph hit the local second-hand shops and stock up on vintage goodies for an idyllic backyard picnic.

Be inspired by the zero-waste foodies who are working with and redistributing food destined for the rubbish bin.

Cut costs but not quantity.

Sticking to those 'new year, new you' good intentions soon becomes an albatross around your neck.

A beautiful thing is rarely perfect. This is the key teaching of the ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, a mindset that can help to create a calm, nurturing home.