Hobbies & Interests

Are adult colouring books really causing a worldwide pencil shortage?

We investigate recent claims that adult colouring books are putting pressure on pencil manufacturers and uncover people’s favourite scribbling tools.

A variety of colouring pencils

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Why I ride

Zoe from Splodz Blogz explains where her love of motorcycling stems from, and how her subscription to RiDE magazine has inspired future adventures…

Motorbike on a Scottish road

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Our top 10 Etsy shops

Etsy written on a chalk board

London Craft Week is currently in full swing. Only in its second year, the event showcases exceptional craftsmanship from around the world via a programme of over 130 events across the capital. The line-up this year includes hidden workshops and exhibitions by both unknown makers and famous masters.

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The monochrome photographer

Kerry from Missy Vintage reflects on her second year at university and how Black and White Photography magazine has helped her research...

Black and white photograph of sign

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Love Sewing magazine review

Vicky Myers from Vicky Myers Creations tells us how Love Sewing magazine has helped revive her passion for sewing...

An issue of Love Sewing magazine

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Our top UK garden bloggers in 2016

Diamonds and Rust, Hampton Court Flower Show 2011

Spring is here so it’s time to get out into the garden and transform winter-ravaged flowerbeds into a bloomin’ lovely summer spectacle. To help your fingers turn green in 2016, we’ve ploughed the internet and dug up the very best garden bloggers. Read on to discover who’s made our list plus find out how to win two tickets to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show that takes place this summer.

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Five things I learnt from reading photography magazines

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Food and lifestyle blogger Alison Maclean from Dragons and Fairy Dust tells us how reading Digital Photographer has given her a new enthusiasm for photography...
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Papercutting with Mollie Makes magazine

Beauty blogger Laura Swain from Beauty Best Friend tell us how she learned a new artistic skill - and made a unique gift  - with the latest issue of Mollie Makes magazine.

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