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Better Homes and Gardens Australia

Hello and… • Welcome to a very special issue of the magazine, jam-packed with festive food, craft and gifting inspiration for you early-bird planners

BRING ON CHRISTMAS • FILL YOUR HO-HO-HOME WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON COURTESY OF THESE CUTE AND EASY FESTIVE CRAFTS

SANTA’S BAKERY • Get a head start on your festive baking and use these super cute sweeties as goodies to gi your guests, desserts on the big day or delectable decos!

Brush with BLUSH • Put a modern spin on a design classic with impressionistic brushstrokes of pink and blush blossoms throughout your home

Bright outlook • Your reno or new build goes next-level gorgeous with picture windows, vaulted ceilings, rustic timber touches and pops of unexpected colour

better decorating

One perfect day • Embrace the transition to warmer weather from the comfort of the ‘Rimini’ outdoor lounge setting. Made from light acacia timber with rope detailing, it’s beautifully complemented with a matching coffee table or bar setting.

LOVELY LILIES • NOW YOU CAN GROW LILIES WITH FLOWERS THAT HAVE BOLDER COLOURS AND A MORE INTENSE PERFUME AND LAST LONGER

THE JOYS OF GROWING UP • Create an instant vertical garden with climbing plants

Flights OF fancy • Encourage butterflies into your garden and bring it alive, season after season

PLAN YOUR peace in paradise • Create a garden that is timeless, beautiful and perfect for you

GREENS ARE GREAT! • Sow the seeds for success by getting close to nature’s way of doing things

create a chef's garden • WANT FRESH FLAVOUR AT YOUR FINGERTIPS? GROW HERBS!

tuck into tomatoes • Grow your own and always have them handy for salads, cold soup or sliced on crackers

In your GARDEN • Time for you to head outdoors and enjoy the longer, warmer days

better gardening • [THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS]

moon guide • Use the phases of the moon to your advantage by following Milton Black’s planting guide

FAST ED’S kitchen • Add spring zing to your meals – think lots of limes, heaps of herbs and bunches of berries for your salads, mains and desserts

cooking • Feast on these fresh flavours for the warmer weather

better books • [TAKE YOUR PICK FROM THE BEST NOVELS AND NON-FICTION TO READw]

TINY LAUNDRY • THE LITTLE WORK ZONE THAT PACKS IN A LOT

OFF THE WALL • TRY A DIFFERENT ANGLE ON BEDROOM DECORATING

GET THE LOOK

TAKE STAND! • You can turn a few lengths of pine into a Scandi-style indoor plant stand for effortless chic

BACK IN_THE BOX • Use your DIY skills to help solve that crafty dilemma of ‘Mum, where did I leave my favourite crayon?’

RACK EM UP • Keep your garage floor clutter-free with a handy rack on the wall

GLAM UP THE OLD PLAYGROUND • As your kids grow up, so should your backyard. A few tweaks can transform it from a rough-and-tumble games space into a more sophisticated place for outdoor living

Better finance • [TIPS SO YOU CAN DO BETTER WITH YOUR MONEY]

THE EYES THE HAVE IT • If they’re the windows to your soul, shouldn’t the curtains be fantastic? Dress yours to impress with these anti-ageing skin and makeup tricks

LONGER THICKER LASHES • After 30 your lashes get lighter, shorter and thinner. Turn back the clock with these easy strategies that truly make a difference.

NEXT-LEVEL LASHES • Yes, you can get fuller, lusher – even a...