Ellis Cochrane

With spring well underway, now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting your garden ready for the better weather. And if I were you, Soho Home’s new outdoor collection is the first place I'd go to do it.

It’s that time of the month again, when I share some of the best new books to keep an eye out for. And I feel like I’ve said this in my last few roundups, but this month might just feature some of our most highly anticipated reads of the entire year.

There’s no doubt about it, wicker and rattan outdoor furniture are synonymous with the warmer months (just ask Pamela Anderson). From adding some much-needed texture to any garden, patio, or balcony, to softening hard landscaping and complementing garden greenery, it’s been a while since we’ve been surprised by the shape or look of a wicker seat. That is, until we spotted this fantastically chunky 'Positano' design from Marks & Spencer.

If there’s one series that has completely captured our attention in recent years, it’s got to be Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl stories. And thankfully, there’s a brand new installment heading our way very soon – in a matter of weeks, in fact.
Picking up the action on the rather mysterious tenth floor, A Parade of Horribles raises the stakes once again, and let’s just say, we can’t wait to delve back into the world of Carl and Donut as soon as possible.

"Solar-powered" doesn't necessarily sound very stylish, but if this season has proved one thing already, it's that, when it comes to lighting, it certainly can be. You've likely seen solar-powered lanterns that'll illuminate backyard gatherings, or solar-powered stake lights that beautifully line a path or driveway, but what about these inflatable Solar Floating Pond Lights by Pulsky (on Amazon)?

Warm weather means spending time outdoors, and for that, you need good, comfortable (and stylish) furniture. And to fit all that, you need space, which not all of us are lucky enough to have a lot of. That's where modular outdoor furniture becomes a must. And I've just found a 'shape-shifting' outdoor sofa set that changes the game.

It might not dazzle like a sharp set of kitchen knives or a cutting-edge air fryer, but a good kitchen bin does just as much to make life easier. Depending on features, size and number of compartments, you can expect to pay anywhere from £15 for a basic, plastic kitchen bin, to £200 or more for more premium brands such as Simplehuman, Joseph Joseph, and Brabantia.

It's always pretty frustrating when a sudden downpour changes your outdoor plans; however, there is a way to make the most of the inconvenience when it comes to our gardens. Essentially, you could be using the rainwater that routinely falls — year-round, at that — to your advantage. And all you need is a water butt.

We don’t know about you, but this month might just have some of our most anticipated reads of the entire year. From a captivating space opera sequel, to a short story collection edited by one of our go-to authors, to a twisty murder mystery, and much more, we can’t wait to get stuck in.

IKEA’s FADO Table Lamp is a classic for a reason. From its simple yet striking globe silhouette to the soft, diffused light it provides, it’s a design that can slip seamlessly into any home. And if that wasn't already enough to love, it's just had an eye-catching, colorful cosmetic update.

After recently celebrating their agency’s fifth birthday with a glitzy bash, Amy Moore and Kirsten Coakley (formerly Cameron), co-founders of Aquarius Creative, have quite a few irons in the fire, to say the least. And with their BAFTA Scotland-winning BBC TV show, The Agency: Unfiltered, being renewed for a fourth series, it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down anytime soon.

From a return to Narnia to the latest Hunger Games prequel, here’s what to look forward to this year.
Last year, I shared eight of the best book adaptations that would soon be on our screens, and 2026 is shaping up to be another great year for new movies and TV shows.

It’s another great month for new book releases, with a slew of fantastic stories from some of our favourite authors - such as T. Kingfisher, Ava Reid, and Abby Jimenez - as well as several exciting debuts.

We put the best robot vacuums through their paces to see if these automated cleaners can truly tackle everything from fine dust to stubborn pet hair.
Investing in one of the best robot vacuums can significantly lighten your cleaning load, allowing you to return home or wake up to clean floors.

I tested drapes that work for the bedroom as well as the rest of the house, with options that cut out cold air and external noise, too