Woman & Home

As we head into autumn and the leaves start to fall, every part of me wants to hang on to the lighter and (at times) warmer evenings. In the absence of them, you will find me behaving much like a tortoise. So it’s good to hear that hibernation – or s

As well as a 20-year stint presenting BBC Breakfast, LOUISE MINCHIN is the author of non-fiction titles Dare to Tri and Fearless, and her debut thriller Isolation Island. She talks about her sense of adventure on page 49. What is your relationship l

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I suffered with poor mental health during lockdown and felt jealous when I read in w&h about women who had left careers for something new. Inspired, I now work for a social housing charity. My mental health has improved and I love my new chapter. Tha

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Have all your friends bought the same ‘must-have’ neck cream or an identical dress? The odds are that you’ve been ‘influenced’. There’s a growing crop of 40+ influencers – people who’ve built a reputation online for their expertise – who are shaping

The Princess of Wales has always felt the pressure. Marrying into the most famous family in the world has been far from easy, but capable Catherine seemed to take it in her stride. Though the glamorous carapace, whether decked in Alexander McQueen or

Why am I sitting in a cupboard in this photo? It’s a fair question – and one I’m happy to answer, because at the time this photo was taken I was very content. It’s 1989, I am 21, and in Uruguay, of all places. I had been studying Spanish at St Andrew

Only a few years ago, I used to wish I was taller with longer legs, more luxuriant hair and my life all sorted. Not any more. Do you know what I wish for now? To be Gen X instead of boomer. Because when younger people talk about boomers, it’s hardly

As I’ve got older my wardrobe has become more closely aligned. This has not happened by magic. Unless you’re a celebrity with a major fashion stylist on speed dial, effortless style is not that effortless. Occasionally an outfit comes together in a j

It’s incredibly easy to damage your hair. Bleaching, heat styling and too-tight styles can cause stress to your strands, resulting in split ends, frizz and thinning. Previously, there was little you could do to overcome this damage – except go for a

After being inspired by supermodel Cindy Crawford, in the early 1990s, Caroline worked hard to realise her dream of becoming a renowned make-up artist. From working with Naomi Campbell on Vogue covers to attending the Grammys with Kylie Minogue, she

Q My daughter has premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It’s like a dark cloud over her for half the month. She can’t seem to get help – her GP will only offer the contraceptive pill. What should she do? A PMS affects women in the second half of their cycle,

What a fascinating topic this is. There’s been so much research into gut health and it’s still very much ongoing. But how can we tell if our own is flourishing or struggling? First, let’s look at the terminology. Microbes are tiny bugs in the form of

You’ve likely seen the iconic black and gold label on some of your favourite foodie finds, but do you know how the Great Taste stars are awarded? Every year, our woman&home food team join the 500-strong judging panel for Great Taste, helping to award

✢ Create a feeling of connection and flow between rooms by repeating a colour, shape or design feature. A common terracotta thread has been used throughout Marisa’s home, with cushions, artwork and bedding. ✢ If you have high ceilings, a pair or trio

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (£22, HB, Penguin) If you could find out how and when you’re going to die, would you want to know? For the passengers on the flight from Hobart to Sydney, they have no choice. When a woman tells people their fate the

Average high in October: 25C Check your thermometer across the Iberian Peninsula – from the west in the Algarve to the east in Murcia – and one coastal city is consistently ‘scorchio’: Marbella. It’s also the best hub on this coast for breezy al fres

International bestseller Nicholas Sparks needs little introduction. Mention his novel The Notebook – which he wrote when he was 28 – and its subsequent film, and watch people swoon. Author of 23 books, 11 of which have been adapted to film, Sparks ex

The Millstone by Margaret Drabble I read The Millstone shortly after I’d had my baby. The clever single mother Rosamund in the story was very different from me – but her experiences of childbirth and her delight in her little daughter were similar to

Fancy a new direction? The New Moon on the 2nd is the time to make plans. Around the 20th a painful issue could emerge. From December, those closest to you may be experiencing a tricky time. Think hard before doing anything drastic, it won’t be truly