Ellis Cochrane

With the new year fast approaching, many of us will be thinking about resolutions and goals for the coming year And one of the biggest ones is buying a house.

Transforming your bathroom into your very own at-home spa allows you to relax and unwind after a long day – or week – without having to leave the house. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make a bathroom smell like a spa.
Making a bathroom smell good is the perfect starting point whether you are working with small bathroom ideas or living in a rental, as you can easily recreate that spa vibe through scent without any cosmetic changes to the spa...

Bathrooms are a practical necessity in every home, but they can also provide a space to relax at the end of the day no matter how big or (in most cases) small they are. Whether you want to treat yourself to a relaxing bath or a soothing at-home facial at the end of the day, there are plenty of small spa bathroom ideas to make a tiny washroom feel like a spa.

Planning spa-worthy small bathroom ideas is trickier than in a larger bathroom, but it’s cert...

Show them you care with these gorgeous DIY Valentine's gifts
There's no better way to show your affection for the special person in your life than with a hand-made gift, and this Valentine's Day, Prima has selected some of the best.
From homemade Valentine's cards to sentimental keepsakes and handmade chocolates they'll cherish, we have plenty of ideas for a creative gift for your partner no matter what your crafting level.
Showing someone you care doesn't have to mean spending a fortune on e...

With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, many of us might be thinking about our plans for the biggest night of the year.
If you happen to live in the city or nearby to one, or mayb...

With the festive season fast approaching, The Great Pottery Throw Down’s presenter Siobhan McSweeney has shared a really relatable Christmas message, which has had a big impact on viewers.
Taking to her and The Great Pottery Throw Down’s official Instagram pages, the actor and presenter had some sage advice for everyone as they get ready to host family and friends and deal with the pressure buying and wrapping gifts, doing the Christmas food shop and everything else on our ever-growing festiv...

And why do we remember some dreams but not others? The experts reveal all
If you've ever woken up from an exceptionally detailed and life-like dream, that might have even resembled a real-life situation, you will have experienced a vivid dream.
Characterised by their intense sensory feeling and clear imager...

If you get chilly overnight during the colder months, an oil-filled radiator can be a great idea to efficiently warm up just one room in the house without turning the heating on. But if you know you're liable to drift off before hitting the off switch on your little rad it's important to know if you can leave an oil-filled radiator on overnight.
The best oil-filled radiators can keep you and smaller rooms and spaces much warmer, and the best part i...

The delicate ranunculus and low-maintenance snake plant have been awarded the title of Flower and Plant of 2024 by plant delivery service 1-800-Flowers.
If you want to add a new houseplant to your home or are looking forward to planting blooms in your garden, both options should certainly be on your radar as we move into the new year.
This year marks the eighth in which the team at 1-800-Flowers has consulted trends and buyer demand to crown the winners.
"We have seen a growing demand for mor...

It’s not long now until The Great Pottery Throw Down is back on our screens, with the Christmas special airing on Boxing Day (26 December). And if, like us, you are counting down the days until you can watch it, the team have shared a little sneak peek preview of the festive challenges this year’s group of famous faces will be taking on.
Posting to their official Instagram account, the video shows a few great clips from the upcoming episode, with the caption reading “There’s an extra special ...

Patrick Grant was back on our screens last night (Thursday 19 December) as part of The Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special, alongside fellow judge Esme Young and returning host Sara Pascoe. But if you’ve missed seeing Patrick, one crafter has shared an adorable crochet version of the TV judge and author on social media.
You might remember that earlier in the year Esme took to her Instagram to share a sweet crochet creation that a fan had gifted her at an event.
So the crocheter @mycraf...

Christmas is just around the corner, and that means a week of not knowing what day it is, if you’re lucky to have some time off – and we can't wait!

Looking for something crafty to do? Next time you’re meeting up with a friend, instead of going for coffee, why not pop into your local pottery painting café?
A creative catch-up is a fun way to spend time together while having a chance to relax and make a handmade craft you can keep. Plus, it's a chance to try out your skills if you've been inspired by the Great Pottery Throw Down! Pottery painting classes take place at cafés and studios all over the country and are a popular activity for bi...

Looking for last-minute homemade Christmas gift ideas? Dragon’s Den star and crafting queen Sara Davies has just shared a nifty DIY to make your own Christmas gift of chocolate bark.
Chocolate bark is essentially a large slab of chocolate, often with toppings that can be presented as a whole piece or – as with Sara's – in large, angular pieces to make an impressive presentation.
Taking to Instagram, Sara shared with fans her step-by-step process for making the sweet treat – and it's a lot sim...

"When we put her up on the tree, she’ll always remind us of our wedding day"
We always love to get inspiration from Stacey Solomon’s brilliant craft ideas. And last night (Wednesday 18 December) she turned her attention to all things festive on her Christmas craft show, Stacey Solomon's Crafty Christmas.
Returning for another year, the hour-long special which you can catc...