Latest articles by Caroline Keenan
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Far from the Madding Crowd: Bloxworth House from the 1960s film could be yours for £4m
One lucky buyer will be able to fulfil that 'far from the madding crowd' country dream when they snap up the beautiful Dorset house used in the film adaption of Thomas Hardy's novel
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The Hipsters have done it again! Here's the latest pop-up concept... a Fox Cafe in London
You won't believe what London's newest animal café has got in store... foxes! And we're so delighted by this news that we've gone shopping for the latest foxy homeware
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Sleep talkin' Brits: new survey reveals what happens once the lights go out (clue – turns out a good night’s sleep is the last thing on our minds!)
As a nation, we’re so busy chatting, snoring, sleepwalking and raiding the fridge during our sleep, that it’s a wonder we get any kip at all…
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Beach life: thousands rush to join waiting list for beach huts in exclusive Sandbanks in Dorset
Local council website crashes after residents of Poole rush to add their name to a waiting list to rent a Sandbanks beach hut
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The gloves are off! At least they are when it comes to those dreaded cleaning chores
Research reveals that Brits are reluctant to pop on a pair of gloves when doing the household chores - even when it comes to cleaning the loo. Yuck
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Black and white flooring ideas - 10 of the best
Create a bold and striking backdrop to any room with black and white flooring
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Step inside this 18th-century country house in Oxfordshire
Country Homes and Interiors takes a tour around this beautiful 18th-century country home. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
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Take a tour around this cosy country home in Yorkshire
Country Homes & Interiors peeps into this characterful modern country home in Yorkshire. For more house tours and decorating inspiration, go to housetohome.co.uk
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Country Christmas table ideas - 20 of the best
Deck your table in true festive style with these top 10 Christmas decorating ideas from Country Homes and Interiors. For more decorating ideas and inspiration go to housetohome.co.uk
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Step inside this modern country house in Suffolk
Step inside this modern country house in Suffolk, chosen by Country Homes and Interiors. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
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Love Mad Men and Pan Am? The swinging sixties voted most influential decade for interiors by ladies of a certain age...
It was the decade that brought us the mini skirt, bobbed hair and yes, the shag pile rug - our love affair with the 1960s looks set to continue as research by online retailer Isme reveals it's the most iconic decade yet when it comes to interiors
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Poundland founder cashes in on store's success with new online venture Poundshop. And you guessed it – everything's a quid!
While high street stores around it are failing, Poundland prospers, prompting founder Steve Smith to launch an ambitious online venture
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Take a tour around a period farmhouse in West Sussex
Step inside this period Sussex farmhouse with a vintage French-style interior. Chosen by Country Homes and Interiors. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
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Bungalow bliss? One in three Brits dream of owning a pint-sized property
Stairs - who needs 'em? According to a new survey, demand for bungalows is on the up among those of a certain age and a new crop of single storey homes could help ease the UK's housing crisis
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Cash in the attic? Brits have up to £1,000 worth of clutter stashed away in their homes
Have you got a thousand pounds stashed somewhere in the house? You may be surprised - that clutter in the attic, the cupboards and under your bed could be worth a small fortune…
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Head for heights? Then this gravity-defying guest house could be right up your street (or make that hillside – teetering on the edge)
It looks as though it's about to topple down the hillside, but the owners of the mind-boggling Balancing Barn in Suffolk insist it's safe as houses...
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A room with a view: tiny (but beautiful) one-room holiday chalet in Cornwall goes on sale for over £350k
If you're looking for an idyllic beach retreat you could do worse than The Cabin at Porthkidney beach in St Ives, Cornwall. But you'll need deep pockets for this coastal beauty...
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A Grand Design? Give over! A modest detached house tops the dream home wish list for most of us
An Englishman’s home may be his castle, but in reality us Brits have much more modest aspirations…
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Small but perfectly formed: pint-sized London townhouse for sale is just 99 inches wide
Does size matter? Not for the owners of this tiny property, which has been dubbed 'London's skinniest house'...
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Sophisticated beauty: Katharine Hepburn’s former Connecticut summer house is on the market for £9 million
The Hollywood star’s former home on the banks of Long Island Sound is now up for sale – and this elegant property is quite a sight to behold
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Amazing spaces: Shed of the Year competition reveals more Brits than ever are turning the humble outbuilding into a garden home office
Sheds are no longer just cobweb-filled spaces or man-caves – now we’re all getting in on the act and converting them into home offices
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How to make a chair cover
This easy-to-sew cover from Country Homes and Interiors just slips over a dining chair and requires no upholstery skills
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Rare chance to buy flat in Candy Brothers' One Hyde Park development... if you've got £68m to spare that is
If you want your local shops to include Harrods and Harvey Nicks, oh, and you have around £70 million in the bank, then this splendid apartment could be your next home
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Get set for the new autumn/winter season with on-trend blinds from Apollo
Discover the key trends for autumn/winter 2014 with four gorgeous new looks for windows from Apollo Blinds
