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We’ve tested the best personal blenders, including corded and cordless models, for everything from power to portability, blending function and ease of cleaning, putting them through their paces for everything from smoothies to salsas to ensure we can report back meticulously on performance, weight and ease of use. Heftier choices are typically more powerful, though the Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless Blender is our top choice; it packs in a lot of power in a small device....

There are a number of features that set the Birch Luxe Natural mattress apart from the original, and even some of the best mattresses, and they’re all pretty lavish. First and foremost, the Luxe boasts two extra comfort layers, the part of the mattress that adds loft and softness. One of those extra layers is made from a blend of organic wool and organic cashmere, while the standard mattress sticks to organic wool....

See: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019: everything you need to know Created in collaboration with the award-winning Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa in Hampshire, this adventurous Blue Forest treehouse will help you to rediscover your inner child. The spacious Treehouse is the ideal location for children to play, creating memories with their family and friends. Those with an eye for detail will spot numerous bespoke touches including a comfy reading nook, purpose-built furniture, intricate rope work and an interior design scheme inspired by the hotel’s quintessential English country garden....

This sprawling four-bed, four-bath condominium was recently meticulously reimagined with Carolyn’s bold use of colour and eclectic style, which is immediately present in the form of an exquisite hand-painted entrance. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses The kitchen, located just past mirrored French pivot doors, boasts a bespoke black range surrounded by custom-made oak cabinetry with black inlay with hand crafted glass upper cabinets by the Bendheim Glass Foundry and an oversized island....

‘Connecting to the past with personal items that have a story to tell helps to provide a sense of history and connection,’ says interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen. Here we share expert interior design advice on decorating with antiques and how to source the perfect piece including buying online. Decorating with antiques Decorating with antiques Incorporating antiques into a modern interiors scheme will add character, depth and a cultural element to the space, according to London-based design studio Kitesgrove (opens in new tab)....

‘I adore the mix of textures, from the rugged hills that give way to the more cultivated elements of the island and eventually run on down to the silver sands of the beaches themselves.’ The British designer behind some of the world’s best homes worked with award-winning Carreño on the interiors for Can Cocotero, a villa on Ibiza’s Sabina Estates, an ecologically inspired private community of villas with a five-star clubhouse....

But when a For Sale sign appeared on a particularly special local property, the couple could not turn a blind eye… Scroll down to enjoy the couple’s property, then visit the world’s best homes to see more beautiful houses. ‘I was nervous, but excited too, because we’d long been aware of this house,’ Jo says. ‘It’s quite a landmark in the area, due to its high position and the huge bay windows, which are unusual for the Dales....