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For many of us Christmas is the ideal opportunity to spend time with friends and family, to relax at home enjoying traditional festive fayre and the odd glass of mulled wine. It is the time when we all want our homes to look their best, with a tree to be proud of and twinkling fairy lights casting a magical glow. If you are looking for some seasonal inspiration, our Decorating guide (page 11) this issue has a selection of festive styles to suit your period home, from traditional gold to delicate vintage pastels, you are sure to find something to fill your home with Christmas cheer. For more inspiration, take a look at our Real homes (from page 33), which come alive this time of the year with beautiful interiors dressed to impress, while our 12-page Gift guide (from page 95) is bound to have a suggestion to spoil your loved ones. For me, Christmas is a good time to think of others and be grateful for what we have in life, so I would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the dedicated team of talented writers and photographers who regularly contribute to the magazine, to Helen and Rachel, the best ‘Girl Fridays’ any Editor could wish for, and to you, our loyal readers who, we hope, will continue to enjoy Period Homes & Interiors for many years to come. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2014.