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    Saturday Feb 4

    Inspiration at work

    Got the corner office? Congrats. Now here's how to accessorise like the boss

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    Saturday Feb 4

    Office bound

    It doesn't have to be like Dilbert in there: Research last year found that office cubicle dwellers who were able to personalise their space were more motivated and efficient. So don't just raid the stationery cupboard at work for items on your desk — a yellow highlighter is not decoration. These fun and very functional pieces will make your desk the envy of the office

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    Tuesday Jan 24

    InsideOut interior decorating workshop sponsored by Zen Interiors

    This January InsideOut and Zen Interiors hosted their second Interior Decorating workshop! Ten lucky readers spent the morning with design experts Maudelene Wagner and Hadeel Abu Baker from Zen Interiors as well as paint technique expert, Zoran Kisacanin, from Glamour Painting Works. After an inspiring morning readers left with a fantastic goodie bag

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    Sunday Jan 15

    Abstract Arabesque items for the garden

    Introduce an Arabic flavour into your outdoor entertaining by combining beautifully engraved side tables and trays with delicate glass lanterns, and kitsch lighthearted accessories. Vibrant hues, punchy prints and a whole lot of quirky style and texture are key to this funky look

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    Sunday Jan 15

    Living on the fronds of the Palm Jumeirah

    Interior designer Hanna Karonen gives us an exclusive guided tour of her stylish four-bedroom villa on Palm Jumeirah

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    Sunday Jan 15

    A Skygardens apartment with a distinctly vintage feel

    A couple's love for the reconditioned and unusual gives this Dubai apartment a unique and welcoming edge

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    Sunday Jan 15

    Bel Air mansion boasts a palette of primary colours

    A sympathetic remodelling of an architectural gem in the heart of Bel Air is a monument to Modernism

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    Sunday Jan 15

    The One & Only Palm Jumeirah: A hotel of moorish modernism

    The One & Only Palm Jumeirah blends traditional Alhambra-inspired design with a chic contemporary edge. We meet the designer, WA International, to find out more

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    Sunday Jan 15

    A Cape Cod-style look for outdoors

    This stylish theme is perfect for a relaxed brunch with friends. The gentle morning sunlight is the only accompaniment you need to complete this patriotic look

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    Saturday Jan 14

    Operation utdoors

    Whether you have a small balcony or a large garden, dress it up to create the right relaxing ambience. We tell you how

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