V&A returns Tudor bedroom to original Sizergh Castle setting
London museum formally transfers grand oak-panelled room, for which it paid £1,000 in 1891, to National Trust site in Cumbria
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Optimism chic – the look of 2017
Positive thinking is in fashion. From rainbow stripes to sunflower prints, here’s what to wear to spread the cheer
Rising stars of 2017: architecture practice Interrobang
By daring to cross the disciplines of architecture and engineering, Maria Smith, Steve Webb and Andy Yates can approach their projects in a fresh way
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From customisation to DIY handbags – how customers became designers
From bags to T-shirts, consumers have become designers in the latest wave of fashion customisation
25 of the best yoga holidays and retreats
Yoga trips can change lives but finding the right one may sap your core strength before you’ve even started. Our picks – from Goa to Greece via Yorkshire – will make your quest more relaxing
Art market faces uncertain 2017 after falling values and high-profile disputes
A drop in volume, court battles and authenticity issues dogged 2016 and no one is sure if the new presidency will be good or bad for business