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I Asked My Furniture-Maker Dad How to Best Remove Water Stains From a Wooden Table — These Are His 3 "Tried and Tested" Tricks

One of hosting's biggest stresses is worries about stains and spills ruining wood furniture, but these tips offer some comfort, knowing will not be lost

Livingetc · Dec 19, 2025

I Made This Trending Fruit Centerpiece as a Last-Minute, Easy Idea That Will Make My Christmas Table Look Amazing — Here's How

A cone, some cocktail sticks, and your choice of festive fruit is all is required for this year's trendiest Christmas table centerpiece

Livingetc · Dec 19, 2025

How to Keep Your Home Organized Over the Christmas Period — 6 Tips to Retain a Sense of Visual Calm Amidst the Holiday Hustle

Don't lose the functionality of your living spaces to clutter as you host this festive season

Livingetc · Dec 19, 2025

A Lamp That Looks Good and Helps Beat the Winter Blues? Sign Me Up

Don't let the dreaded winter blues rule your life this season. Beat it with this lamp that looks as good as it helps combat the effects of SAD

Livingetc · Dec 18, 2025

4 Fragrances That Bring in Negative Feng Shui — And Why They Should Be Avoided at All Costs

Hosting these smells in your home could be a recipe for bad luck

Livingetc · Dec 18, 2025

24 Serving Platters a Stylist Reaches for When the Table Needs a Design Moment

A curated collection of statement platters that do far more than just hold the food — they set the mood.

Livingetc · Dec 17, 2025

Is Your Sofa Going to Survive the Season? How to Child-, Pet-, and Generally Winter-Proof Your Couch to Avoid Festive Nightmares

With kids, pets, and snow, celebrations can get quite messy. Here's how you can protect your couch from the merry madness

Livingetc · Dec 17, 2025

IKEA Just Released a New 'Limited Edition' Finish for Its Best-Selling MALM Dresser, and It Hits All the Latest Trends

Zesty and high shine — if you're after a more 'custom' look for the classic furniture piece, this is it

Livingetc · Dec 17, 2025

I Spent Days Trying to Perfect How to Dry Oranges for Christmas Decor — This Is the Trick That Finally Worked for Me

Turns out, creating your own dried oranges isn't quite as easy as it'd first seem, but this is the method that got me the best results

Livingetc · Dec 17, 2025

12 Creative Place Settings You Can Still Buy for Your 2025 Christmas Table — Because You Don't Want to Leave It Until the Very Last Minute

Make your guests feel extra special (and avoid arguments!) by leaving place settings on each seat

Livingetc · Dec 17, 2025