Jacky Parker
Jacky Parker is a freelance lifestyle journalist and digital editor with 20 years of experience in the industry. She produces a wide range of features spanning modern interiors, garden design, eco living, and wellbeing for magazines and digital platforms.
She started her writing career at Livingetc and has subsequently written for Future’s other interior and lifestyle brands including Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home and Country Homes & Interiors both as a freelance contributor and as a staff member, with stints as acting digital editor (Livingetc) and acting style content editor (Country Homes & Interiors).
A long-time contributor to Livingetc, as a member of the team, Jacky regularly reports on the latest interior, garden and lifestyle trends, speaking to experts, researching ideas and discovering the latest tips.
Her work has also featured in national and international publications including Sunday Times Style, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Red, Elle Decoration, Belle Australia, Grand Designs and more.
When she is not at her desk, she is planning her next jaunt and juggling various projects.
Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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Well, this changes everything - a houseplant expert explains exactly what pots you should choose for better plantsDo plants do better in plastic or ceramic pots? Houseplant expert Lisa Eldred Steinkopf explains how to choose the right material for a thriving indoor garden
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10 colorful indoor plants to give you a beautiful kaleidoscope of joyFrom striking leaves to beautiful buds, bracts and blooms, enliven your home with these plants for a spectrum of sensational shades
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Fill your home with instant color! 5 flowers you can easily grow on a windowsill that bloom and bloomThese light loving flowers you can easily grow on a windowsill will thrive in sunny conditions, creating colorful blooms en masse, according to our expert
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What fruit trees can you grow indoors? 9 tasty crops that will thrive inside if you follow these experts' adviceIt's possible to grow delicious edible plants inside. Experts tell us the best indoor fruit trees to try, and explain the way to yield healthy crops
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What plants are best for a lush indoor garden? Experts pick the 10 best to give you an exciting jungle feelExperts advise the best plant for a lush indoor garden and how to style and care for them. Your house can be a jungle in no time
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What herbs grow best in the kitchen? 5 flavor-packed plants that will you an instant edible indoor gardenAn indoor herb garden is easy - and these five plants will flourish in your kitchen. Experts explain how to have an edible display you can eat and cook with all year long
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5 vegetables you can grow indoors all year - experts on the home-grown produce that just keeps on comingNo backyard? That's no barrier to growing your own vegetables, and some edible plants can be grown all year, according to experts
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'They're ideal!' How to turn your windowsill into a thriving indoor garden with the perfect plants for your spaceOne windowsill is all you need for a thriving indoor garden, and these are the foliage and fronds experts say will guarantee you success
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10 indoor vegetable garden ideas - design experts on how to create decor that looks good enough to eatThese are the indoor vegetable garden ideas designers turn to when making homes that are filled with fresh produce, from simple pots to sophisticated systems
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How to care for poppies in a vase - simple but strange advice for keeping these fragile flowers freshFlorists reveal how to care for poppies in a vase and prolong the life of your cut flowers with some very unexpected expert advice
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5 simple tips for how to take care of chrysanthemums in a vase - make this blowsy bloom last longerTending to these unsung horticultural heroes is easy with this expert advice for how to take care of chrysanthemums in a vase
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5 game-changing tips for taking care of lilies in a vase - how to keep these this floral beauties lovely for longerHow To This simple know-how from floral experts will ensure your cut lilies flourish and last so much longer in vase
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Stylists love to use tall vases for big, impactful displays, but what flowers go best in them? Top florists explainFrom single branches to towering bouquets, expert florists reveal the statuesque stems that look best in tall vases, creating impactful flower displays
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The 10 best flowers for cut floral arrangements - top florists on blooms that look good and last longestOur favorite florists share the best flowers for cut floral arrangements, giving you the most beautiful bouquets and the most long-lasting sprays
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How do you keep cut flowers looking fresh? 3 amazingly easy expert tips to extend the life of your bloomsKnowing how to keep cut flowers looking fresh for longer means you can create floral displays that just keep on looking good
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How to take care of daffodils in a vase - 5 expert tips from florists to make them last longerExperts reveal how to take care of daffodils in a vase with 5 easy ways to make your Spring sprays look better for longer
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How to hang curtains without drilling - easy renter-friendly ideas that won't damage your wallsNo power tools required with these clever ideas for how to hang curtains without drilling, as shared by the experts in design
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Don't use hardwood flooring in a bathroom without reading this expert advice for long-lasting boardsFrom timber species and sealants to board types, simple steps to having sensational hardwood flooring in a bathroom
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How to hide a toilet in a small bathroom - 7 clever tricks to maximize space and styleDesign experts reveal how to hide a toilet in a small bathroom with clever spatial strategies for a streamlined look
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How to hang bathroom wallpaper and totally elevate your space in less than a weekendExperts reveal the do's and don'ts for how to hang bathroom wallpaper so you can elevate your space in less than a weekend
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Orange bathrooms are trending - these 10 show how to use this color to create a perfect sanctuaryOrange bathrooms are one of this year's mini-trends. Experts explain how to use warm earthy hues across tiles, tubs, walls and floors
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10 shower tile ideas - designers explain how to play with color, pattern, texture and scaleShower tile ideas are the best way to totally elevate your bathroom, adding personality, flair and style
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Bathroom subway tile ideas - designers are updating this classic decor styleBathroom subway tile ideas have evolved and are back in style once again. See the latest looks for your walls
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How to choose pillows to go with your grey sofa - designers on how to elevate the classic couchPatterns, textures, sizes, colors and shapes - expert advice on getting it right for a couch that's cosy and stylish
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