The Guardian - Life & Style • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

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The Guardian - Life & Style • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

Our preserving pundits dive into the bittersweet dilemmas surrounding baking paper circles, wax seals and the judicious application of heat When my son makes marmalade, he never warms the jars or uses circles of baking paper and cellophane – he just puts the lids on. It never goes mouldy, so am I wasting my time doing it the “proper” way?

Dagna, Berkhamsted, Herts You can’t get much sweeter than marmalade, and this is most likely the reason for both Dagna and her son’s success, despite their differing strategies. “The chance of mould developing is low because there’s so much sugar to balance the bitterness of the orange peel,” says Camilla Wynne , preserver and author of All That Crumbs Allow.

“Mould needs water to do its thing, and sugar binds to water.” She recalls a former student who, like Dagna’s son, simply ladled her marmalade into jars and closed the lids.

The Guardian - Life & Style • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

Looking to cut heating bills or warm just one room without firing up the boiler? We cosied up to 12 electric heaters to find the best • The best hot-water bottles Are you in need of a stopgap stand-in for your central heating?

Or perhaps you’re looking for an efficient appliance to heat a small space. If so, investing in one of the best electric heaters will rid the cold from your home.

Electric heaters range from compact, fast-acting fan-powered models to oil-filled radiators and wall-mounted panels. Some also have smart functionality, so you can ask Alexa to turn up the heat, and other advanced features such as air purification and adaptive heating.

The Guardian - Life & Style • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

From repurposed engagement rings to parties, tattoos and the wild home renovations of #DivorcedMomCore, relationship splits have entered a surprising new era Name: Divorce rings. Age: Relatively new.

British Vogue is reporting that they are a thing . And if it’s in Vogue the chances are it’s in vogue.

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The Guardian - Life & Style • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basic they scrimp on? Dawn O’Porter talks fabulous kaftans, Lyma lasers and Jones Road foundation • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox?

Sign up here Dawn O’Porter is the bestselling author of Paper Aeroplanes, Goose, The Cows, So Lucky, Life in Pieces, Cat Lady and Honeybee. She’s also well known for her TV work, journalism, podcasting and designs for Joanie Clothing, and is one of the co-founders of the NGO Choose Love.

She was also runner-up on the most recent series of Celebrity MasterChef. After years living in LA, Dawn recently resettled in the UK with her husband, Chris O’Dowd, her two boys, Art and Valentine, and a menagerie of animals.

The Guardian - Life & Style • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

Brooklyn has finally broken his silence about his rift with his parents. He’s not mincing his words – from his ‘overwhelming anxiety’ about being raised in the spotlight to his mum’s ‘inappropriate dancing’ at his wedding Rich, powerful and beautiful they may be, but the Beckhams are almost certainly having a worse day than you.

After quite literally years of tabloid speculation and swipes between siblings on social media, the long-rumoured rift between Lord and Lady Becks and their eldest son, Brooklyn, has finally come to a head, with Brooklyn “breaking his silence” in a wordy, six-slide statement to Instagram late on Monday. If your response to his opus was “I ain’t reading all that”, here’s the lowdown on 26-year-old Brooklyn’s beef, and David and Victoria’s alleged transgressions, so that you can at least pretend you did.

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The Guardian - Life & Style • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

A city as large and vibrant as Thailand’s capital cannot be neatly summed up. But, these iconic areas each offer something unique to curious travellers Bangkok is a beguiling metropolis of some 17 million people.

Thankfully, four streets anchor the four distinct neighbourhoods that distil the city’s sparky soul. Charoen Nakhon Road, Ratchadamri Road, Wireless Road and Sukhumvit Road offer an array of history and contemporary culture in extravagant measures.

The Thai capital has a helping of hospitality to suit everyone. Continue reading...

The Guardian - Life & Style • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

‘The Woody’ was crammed and chaotic, and nobody could be rushed. There was always time for another pint and conversation I felt eyes on me the second I stepped into the pub.

It was as though we were interlopers in a sacred space – everyone turned to look. Self-consciously, I walked to a door labelled “BAR” and pushed it open, and was met by further stares at me and my female companion.

Only once we had got our pints and sat down did we notice the “GENTS ONLY” sign on the wall. Continue reading...

The Guardian - Fashion • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

Italian fashion designer who dressed some of the world’s most photographed women in glamorous, show-stopping gowns After Valentino Garavani retired in 2008 from a fashion world in which the meaning of luxury had changed, his half-century of couture creation was marked with exhibitions. The one at Somerset House in London in 2012, Valentino: Master of Couture , displayed more than a hundred of his outfits within close peering range, each with a card bearing the name of the woman – royal, diva, star, social leader – for whom it had been created.

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Design Milk • Jan. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.

Soft shadows and spiky patterns are on display at Miami Art Week – Tom Dixon and Coalesse collaborate to reupholster Jean Nouvel seating.

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