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A Crafty Use of Character ; Sue Kelbrick Visits an Arts and Crafts Home with Room to Breathe

O CCUPYING an idyllic setting, Heath Worth dates from the early 20th century and has undergone a comprehensive scheme of renovation. The property is a fine example of the Arts and Crafts movement, with features such as high plaster moulded ceilings, period doors and fireplaces and hardwood floors.

Paphos, Cyprus, From 320,000 Euros ; Investment Opportunity

ENJOYING an idyllic location in the Aphrodite Hills of Cyprus, this twobedroom apartment offers stylish accommodation, which would be suitable as a holiday home or an ideal investment opportunity. The apartment has been furnished to a high standard and is fully air conditioned. The property offers two bedrooms, each with private balconies, three terraces and a shared infinity swimming pool.

Six of the Best

Sandfield Park, pounds 799,000 ENJOYING an ideal setting within ample grounds, this impressive detached house benefits from mature gardens and a double garage. On entering the property, there is a hall, a cloakroom/wc, a storage room and four attractive reception rooms. There is also a stylish fitted kitchen with a separate breakfast area and a utility room. A guest suite comprising a bedroom, a dressing room and en-suite facilities completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, the gall...

Try Turning Up the Heat ; Gabrielle Fagan Looks at Why the Kitchen Is Hot Right Now

AT ONE time, we couldn't wait to get out of the kitchen and escape the slavery of toiling over a hot stove. But suddenly cooking is "hot", as the recession puts the squeeze on our finances and we rediscover the delights of conjuring up meals for ourselves instead of eating out and save a fortune in the process.

Crosby, Pounds 699,999

SET within a sought-after area of Crosby, this executive detached residence offers spacious accommodation completed to a high specification. The property stands in substantial landscaped gardens which are a particular feature and which include gardens to the front and rear, a garage, a water feature and mature trees and shrubs.

Coddington, Near Chester, Pounds 850,000

SET in around two acres of landscaped grounds, The Old Rectory enjoys an idyllic location in the sleepy hamlet of Coddington. This Grade II listed property offers well-proportioned accommodation which boasts many traditional features.

Crown Fields, Near Chester, Pounds 574,950

CURRENTLY available at Bryant Homes' Crown Fields development is an exclusive part-exchange deal on a luxurious fivebedroom Westminster home. Priced at pounds 574,950, the property features a magnificent entrance hall, gallery landing and balcony. On the ground floor, there is a fully fitted integrated kitchen, living room, dinning room and family room, as well as a useful utility room.

Be a Bag Lady for Charity

HUNT out your handbags... even celebrities are giving up their arm candy for the second annual Handbag Amnesty, a partnership between handbag.com and Cancer Research UK. Paris Hilton (see her bag below) has joined A-listers Rachel Weisz, Rachel Bilson, Heidi Klum and Scarlett Johansson in donating a favourite bag from their personal collection. Handbag.com's dedicated "Handbag Month" takes place throughout September.

Facing Facts About Foundation

THE average British woman tries seven different foundations before finding their perfect match, according to a new Bobbi Brown survey. We spend an average of pounds 125 in the quest for foundation, but 13% admit they still haven"t found the right one.

Jo's New Fragrance Is Heaven Scent

I AM super-excited about the imminent arrival of Jo Malone in Liverpool's Metquarter next month. I just know I will be in there on the first day to grab her latest fragrance, Vanilla & Anise.

The Thigh's the Limit at Any Age ; Fashion Victim Fashion Victim Emma Johnson Thinks She Needs Help

LISTEN up ladies I have some very important news on the fashion front. It is now acceptable, should you wish, to wear a miniskirt right up to your - gasp - fortieth birthday. A shopping study has revealed that no longer are we ditching the short skirts around the age of 33 which apparently used to be the old wear-by date.

Girls Behaving Stylishly

AFTER a few days away raving it up, it's back to business for the Girls Behaving stylishly. This week they check out the new Fair Trade fashion at Warehouse, find hot rocks on the high street, show you how to steal Victoria Beckham's style and where the hot new shoe stop in Liverpool is.

Designs Are the Heel Thing ; Liverpool's Girls Gave Aruna Seth the Inspiration to Be Fabulous. Dawn Collinson Reports

WHEN Paris Hilton took one look at Aruna Seth's collection of fairytale shoes, it was love at first sight. Asked which ones she preferred, the super-socialite replied: "I'd like all of them!" In fact, the fashion passionate heiress loved Aruna's Swarovski embellished style so much she even sent a personal thank you letter to the designer.

Add Some Sparkle to Autumn ; Style City/Fashion: Wallis Have Combined Hard-Wearing Leather with Deicate Sequins for the New Collection. Emma Pinch Looks at What's On Offer

STRICTLY leather is the key look from Wallis for their autumn/ winter season. Leather gloves, jackets and PVC trousers are staples of the new collection, together with lashings of sequins that show disco isn't budging from our wardrobes. Bold graphic prints in a palette of black, white and taupe are dramatically contrasted against a shot of citrus lime.

Reining in My Enthusiasm

THERE'S something unique about the British Bank Holiday. Invariably we spend it with our families doing something we wouldn't usually do, in the rain. For example, my girlfriend and I went away with my mum, dad, brother and his girlfriend to the Lake District this Bank Holiday weekend.

Star-Studded Rockers ; Want Your Look to Stand Out From the Crowd? Dawn Collinson Finds a Way to Make a Lasting Impression

02 MAKE sure you stand out from the crowd in these studded platforms, pounds 19, from the Primark autumn 2009 collection. 03 GET the look of girl band The Saturdays with a studded boobtube dress, designed by Una for Rare and available in grey, black and navy. Priced pounds 69, at rarefashion.co.uk 04 BE ARMED and dangerous in these studded metal bangles, pounds 10, from Freedom at Topshop.

Beauty/ Win or Bin?

WHETHER you are an allout glamour girl or you like your look to be a bit more au naturel, you should never neglect your brows. It is true that they really do frame your face. There are now dozens of eyebrow shapers and grooming kits on the market, so we tried out three.

By Invitation Only ; Carolyn Hughes Reports From the Latest Lunches, Launches and Parties

SOUTHPORT Flower Show got glamorous as a record number of women turned out in the sunshine to enjoy a day of Champagne, fashion and entertainment at the event's Ladies Day. A fashion show featuring all the latest collections from Debenhams was one of the highlights, while the Metquarter spoiled guests with beauty goodies.

Jeanette Gwatkin, 46, Is a Consultant at Bridging Finance Nw ; Living It Up with ...

What are you reading? I'm halfway through The Brutal Art, by Jesse Kellerman. It is a psychological thriller I'm finding really hard to put down. Where did you last eat out? The Wro Winebar, in West Kirby.

Bodies of Three Babies Discovered in House