This is a fun dress for when you dress up at work, or go volunteering during the holidays. Pull out the wilder directional prints with neon colors for this one. It features a slimming twist at the waist to keep you looking professional. This outstanding piece requires matched pieces of fabric, but it’s worth it. You can sport this dress everywhere from the boardwalk to church. In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, baking powder, ground pistachios, lime zest and almond meal. Whisk with a balloon whisk for a minute or so, then set the bowl aside.

Turn the cake out on to a serving plate and peel away the baking paper. Slowly spoon the hot pistachio and lime syrup evenly over the top, then leave the cake to cool completely. Preheat your oven to 170C. Butter a 22–24cm round cake tin, line the base with buttered baking paper, then dust the tin with flour.Just before serving, scatter with pomegranate seeds (if using). Serve with softly whipped cream or yoghurt. How to seed pomegranates Importantly, the bedroom is where you retreat to at the end of each day – we spend a third of our lives sleeping – so it makes sense to create an environment that's as calm and healthy as possible. Steve Adams, sleep expert at Mattress Online, agrees: 'As well as the overall aesthetic, you also need to consider the "sleepability" of your room. Keep the main purpose of the room in mind and you'll no doubt create a sleep sanctuary that you can enjoy night after night.'

When it comes to bedroom design, a few things to consider include the colour scheme (remember, bold can be as restful as neutrals as long as you keep to tones of the same colour), layout and space-saving furniture. If your bedroom is fulfilling multiple roles, such as being a sleeping and working space, find ways to zone it off, for example with a pretty screen or use a secondary colour to help define the different areas. You can personalise your space with bedroom decor that aligns with your theme, from Scandi to contemporary to boho-style. This is a classic shape that looks great in brights but works for neutrals too. You can wear this one everywhere, from the library to luncheon. Remove the baking tray from the oven and transfer everything, including any juices, to a large serving platter. Garnish with thyme or bay leaf sprigs to serve. Green beans in dill and pecan dressing The recipe for this lovely cake was given to me by the wonderful food writer and cooking teacher Elise Pascoe, and I have made it time and again since she passed it on to me. The original version was made with lemons; however, as our lime trees are such bountiful providers for so much of the year I tend to make it with limes instead. It’s a gorgeous, simple cake: light, tangy and eye-catching with its mantel of pistachios and pale-green hue. In season, translucent beads of pomegranate look extraordinarily beautiful scattered over the cake.Take a look at these beautiful bedrooms with stylish colour and pattern combinations, gorgeous furniture ideas and clever finishing touches. This is a beautifully draped piece that will round out your winter wardrobe. It sports larger sleeves and loose tailoring for a relaxed yet sophisticated look. A satisfied flower is one whose petals are about to fall. The most beautiful rose is one hardly more than a bud wherein the pangs and ecstasies of desire are working for a larger and finer growth. Not always shall you be what you are now. You are going forward toward something great. I am on the way with you and therefore I love you. “Sonnet XLIII” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning There you have them – a collection with the most interesting FREE dress sewing patterns for beginner sewists! Let us know which dress or dresses you like most. A short poem needs meticulous thinking and careful word selection. A short poem is a stylistic choice if you want to make your point straight and clear.

A gorgeous, simple cake’: Jeffery’s pistachio and lime syrup cake with pomegranate seeds. Photograph: Rodney Weidland Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning When the cake is lukewarm, make the syrup: place the sugar and lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the chopped pistachios, bring the mixture to the boil, then remove from the heat.

“Risk” by Anais Nin

This vibrant maxi has spaghetti straps and a ruffle around the bust. It’s just right for wearing downtown for a summer night out while you talk the hours away with friends. Of a youth who loves me and whom I love, silently approaching and seating himself near, that he may hold me by the hand, This is the perfect dress to cozy up with in the winter. It features an easy cut that has the comfort of your favorite tee shirt. Everyone loves a good lace dress. This chic version sews up amazing in white, but it’s not limited to that. You can try a large or small lace with this one. This beautiful dress is on the shorter side hem-wise. It features long bat wing sleeves for a sleek, sophisticated look. You will want to pull this dress on for entertaining over the holidays.