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FAQs What is the coolest fabric to wear in a heatwave? Muslin, cheesecloth, and double gauze are among the coolest fabrics you can wear in a heatwave. All are woven from 100% cotton with a loose, open structure that allows air to circulate freely and moisture to evaporate quickly, keeping body temperature lower than synthetic or tightly woven fabrics. Is muslin good for hot weather? Yes — muslin is one of the best fabrics for hot weather.

Unless you’ve been living a life free of all news outlets, you will know that the beautiful game is very much on – and, as the weeks roll on by, the competition is beginning to hot up. Whether you were here from the beginning, or just getting into the knock-out rounds, we’re not here to judge; simply to champion any excuse for a rousing get-together.

Auctions have long been a secret weapon of interior designers and, thanks to online bidding, they are now more accessible than ever. It is a mistake to assume that auctions are only for serious collectors: a patient bidder can still find lamps, mirrors and occasional furniture for less than the price of many high-street equivalents. Auction houses really can offer remarkable value as well as the thrill of the chase. Warning: bidding can become an addictive sport.

There are some summer staples that I have bought seasonally for years and other new buys that, recently discovered, have become instant repeat buys. From the cheap as chips shampoo saving my curls from ‘Monica Moments’, to the K-Beauty skincare I’m buying in bulk, here are seven beauty buys in my rotation that I’m leaning heavily on this summer.

A good digital travel kit is not about downloading every clever app going. It is about reducing the number of small things that can go wrong between the airport, the hotel, the station, the taxi rank and the dinner reservation. Start With the First Hour After Arrival For many British travellers, the year no longer revolves around one big summer holiday.

Comedian Miranda Hart recently told an education conference how regrettable she finds it that most people lose the ability to play when they leave school. She said: ‘Play varies for us all. I won’t be joining you for a game of bridge, no thanks, but you probably won’t want to sit with me playing Lego listening to showtunes. [You need to] experiment until you find what makes you feel free and joyful.’ Hart’s comments align with science.

July is when Devon and Cornwall truly come into their own. Long evenings, festival season in full swing and school holidays just around the corner make it one of the liveliest months to visit. Whether you're drawn to the harbourside festivals of North Devon, the agricultural traditions of mid-Cornwall or the cliff-top food scene in Newquay, this month has something for every kind of summer vibe - from Beatrix Potter in the gardens of Trelissick to dragon boat racing on Falmouth's Carrick Roads.

FAQs: Kids' Summer Clothes What fabrics are best for children's summer clothes? Natural fibres are generally the best choice. Cotton, linen and cotton gauze are breathable, lightweight and comfortable in warm weather. They also tend to wash well, which is essential when dressing children. How many summer outfits does a child really need? Less than you might think.

Mother-and-daughter design duo Helene and Adele Adamczewski are the founders of Freight HHG, a homeware store that champions the transformative impact good design can have on the rituals of everyday life.

Uni is an ocean-powered bodycare brand founded in 2022. Australian entrepreneur Alexandra Keating is the former co-founder of app platform DWNLD and daughter of Paul Keating, Australia's Prime Minister (1991 to 1996).