Jacky Parker
Jacky Parker is a London-based freelance journalist and content creator, specialising in interiors, travel and food. From buying guides and real home case studies to shopping and news pages, she produces a wide range of features for national magazines and SEO content for websites
A long-time contributor to Livingetc, as a member of the team, she regularly reports on the latest trends, speaking to experts and discovering the latest tips. Jacky has also written for other publications such as Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home, Red, Grand Designs, Sunday Times Style and AD, Country Homes and Interiors and ELLE Decoration.
Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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The 12 Best White Plate Sets — Classic, Timeless and With a Gently Contemporary Twist
The 12 best white plate sets will never go out of style, ideal for everyday and elegant dining alike. As chosen by Livingetc's editors
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The 12 Best Flatware Sets for Elegant and Elevated Table Settings
The Livingetc team has chosen the 12 best flatware sets, a mix of colors and styles to help you create an elegantly refined and relaxed dining table
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5 Ways Designers Use Indoor Plant Arrangements To Make Homes Look More Expensive — "This Always Works"
Designers know how to use indoor plant arrangements and displays to truly elevate a home. Use greenery to give yours a more luxe feel
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8 Small Indoor Plants that Won't Overwhelm Tiny Spaces — "You Can Add Greenery Anywhere!"
Bigger isn't always better–meet slow-growing species that flatter smaller homes
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5 Clever Tricks to Use Indoor Screening Plants to Make Your Home Feel More Private
Green screens absorb sound and create serene zones in the home, so why not invest in some indoor screening plants?
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The 12 Best Dinnerware Sets — Our Editors Have Found the Most Elegant Table Settings
The 12 best dinnerware sets range from glazed to minimalist plates, patterned to plain. But they're all stylish and sophisticated and come with our seal of approval
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5 Houseplants with Colorful Leaves That Will Bring Fun to Your Indoor Jungle
Create a kaleidoscope of color and joy with these beauties
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The 12 Best Couches and Sofas Chosen by Livingetc's Editors for Their Perfect Style Points
The 12 best couches and sofas answer all the problems of modern life - they're comfortable, durable and, best of all, look good
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'The Entire Livingetc Team Wants One!' Which of the 12 Best White Boucle Sofas Will You Covet the Most?
The 12 best white boucle sofas range from modern to mid-century, large to small, rounded to straight. But they all feel very on-trend and ideal for an elegant living room
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Decorating with Cacti — Five Ways to Display These Beautifully Sculptural Plants
From tiny to tall, these desert-dwelling wonders deserve a place in your home. Here are some clever expert ideas for decorating with cacti
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5 Japanese Indoor Plants That Will Instantly Bring a Sense of Calm to Your Home, Say Experts
For a serene space, Japanese indoor plants should be your go-to pick. Here are our favorites
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The 12 Best Serving Bowls — Elevate The Way You Eat And Entertain With Ease
The 12 best serving bowls all have a real sense of easy charm to them, making entertaining or serving family meals a — very stylish — breeze
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Designed for Lounging - The 12 Best Sectional Sofas Are The Ultimate in Laidback Style
The 12 best sectional sofas are large enough for the whole family, or ideal for lounging on to watch TV. These range in color and price but all have plenty of style
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How to Prolong the Life of Your Grocery Store Flowers — and the 4 Best Long-Lasting Blooms to Pick
Tips from tastemakers on the best stems to pick up from the grocery store for looks and longevity
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How to Make Your Backyard Look Like a Forest — More Privacy, More Beauty, And Better For the Environment
If you know how to make your backyard look like a forest you can create a space that feels private, calm and is better for the environment, too
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The 12 best curved sofas we've found to instantly make your home 98% more elegant
The 12 best curved sofas look refined and smart, helping you to create a home in which to entertain, relax and feel super-elegant. Designers love them, and so do we
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How to Reduce Echo in a Room — Tips Designers Use to Make a Space Feel More Cozy
If you're finding your rooms have the echo of emptiness, here are 5 subtle ways to soften acoustics with aesthetics
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5 Things to do to Revive Outdoor Furniture for a New Season of Use
Spruce up seating, sunbeds, tables and more with these simple tips
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Do I Need To Remove Mulch In Spring? Expert Advice on What To Do
Gardening experts on what to clear, what to leave and what to add for beautiful beds
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5 Landscaping Choices That Help Prevent Weeds in a Yard — 'They Will Save Time and Money in the Long Run!'
Make lighter work in your garden with these strategies that will help keep your outdoor space weed-free — without a plastic weed barrier in sight
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5 Fast-Growing Climbing Plants That are Ideal for Privacy — They'll Cover Your Trellis by Next Year
Climbing plants are a great way to add privacy to your yard grown up fences, screens and trellises. But which will grow the quickest?
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Things You Should Never Store in a Living Room — These 4 Items May be Ruining Your Home's "Calm"
Find alternative homes for these items according to organizational experts
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When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders — and How to Know When These Beauties Will Visit Your Yard
Create a pit stop in your yard for migratory and resident species
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5 Vegetables You Can Start Growing in March — Cool Season Picks for Early Summer Crops
Frost or not, it's time to start sowing your vegetable garden. Here are 5 that are great to get in the ground now
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