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Better Homes and Gardens Australia

Aug 01 2025
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Better Homes and Gardens - full of ideas, inspiration and information for you and your family. Every issue of Better Homes and Gardens is packed with inspiring, affordable and achievable ideas plus step-by-step projects for all areas of your home and garden.

Wrapped in warmth

Editor’s Picks To hibernate • This issue is about being warm, snug and a little bit indulgent. Here are my top picks to satisfy that comfort craving.

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Winter warmers

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Turn up the Heat • Keep the winter blues away by putting in radiant red and hot pink plants that take the edge off the chill.

Connect through caring • Your time and talents are powerful – put them to work making someone’s day a little brighter.

Snuggle up • Stay warm with our ultimate guide to blankets. With bed, couch and wearable options to try, it’s easy to rug up!

Setting the mood • Create cosy and ambient spaces with lamps and warm lighting.

Night light • Whether it’s a welcoming entrance, a tranquil courtyard or an entertaining space, lighting helps define the purpose and mood of a garden at night.

C’mon baby, light my fire! • Stay warm outdoors during winter days and nights – and be mesmerised by the dancing flames from a wood or gas heater.

souper heroes • Dip into a bowl of piping hot soup and chase the chills away.

Cinnamon sensations • Fill your days with sugar and spice. These sweet cinnamon treats will lift your spirits, one delicious bite at a time.

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Cooking with Colin & Clarissa • Warm up a brisk evening with hearty winter fare that will have the whole family coming back for seconds.

dinner for one • Delicious everyday ideas for when you’re dining solo.

Grow green dreams with a bedroom garden • Even when you snuggle up indoors in the depths of winter, you don’t need to stop gardening!

Choose the aspect that’s best for your plants

Better Decorating • [ THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND HOME INTERIOR TRENDS WITH JADA SUSAS. ]

3 Ways to create a Cosy Nook • Feeling cosy is emotional as well as physical, and there’s more than one way to make a home warm and inviting. These three styling approaches will leave you snug as a bug and ready for hot buttered toast with honey.

Star Gazer • Build a large star from the centre out for a colourful wall-hanging.

Dweater Weather • This cosy canine couture was upcycled from a thrifted jumper in just a couple of hours. Why not make one (or two!) for your own pooch this weekend?

Better Pets • [ CAROLINE ZAMBRANO INVESTIGATES THE SUPERMAN POSE AND SHARES REAL-LIFE HEROES. ]

A novel twist With Adam • Create a real page-turner with a DIY revolving bookshelf.

Tradie Of The Year 2025

Cosy getaways • These global destinations and experiences add a whole new level of comfort and snugness to your travels.

Everyday comfort • Crowd-pleasing favourites get a time-saving update using a Thermomix. Discover these tasty recipes, sampled from the new book Thermomix Everyday.

Rest assured • What you eat and drink before bed could just be the key to a better night’s rest. Find tips and recipes for easy zzzs.

Sweet Dreams

Star-crossed Sleep

Moon guide

In your Garden

Lawn in order • Winter is tough on our lawns, but you can help yours survive these chilly months.

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