Your Home Magazine Christmas Made Easy Special Issue

As you can see from our Nativity scene, the Your Home team have really been getting into the festive spirit in the run up to Christmas. We’ve been busy over the last few months coming up with all sorts of exciting ideas to make your Christmas extra special. From making your own cards, gift wrap, tree decorations and Advent calendars, through to some unique personalised hampers and gift ideas, we’ve got lots of gorgeous money-saving craft projects for you to try. We’ve also been scouring the high street stores to bring you the latest decorating trends for your home this Yuletide. Whether your favourite look is Scandi chic, cosy woodland, glamorous gold or winter white, we’ve got loads of affordable decorations and easy styling tips to make your home look extra special for when your guests arrive. Not only that, but we’ve also got plenty of practical advice and expert tips to help you sail through the season without any hitches, such as our handy Christmas countdown, a round-up of the most helpful apps and websites, our festive cook’s cheats and
some essential safety tips for driving in the snow. We know you love to cook up a storm at this time of year and we’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you our best recipes ever. From a stunning gingerbread train and crazy Willy Wonka-inspired sweets, to sophisticated Italian foodie gifts and a beautiful Bûche de Noël, you’ll find plenty of show-stoppers to make to impress your family and friends. And, of course, we’ve got all the essential recipes you need to ensure your family’s festive feast is the best yet, from our impressive Christmas Day menu, to chic ideas for cocktails and canapés, a romantic Christmas meal for two, plus clever recipes for your Boxing Day lunch and inspiring ways to use up those inevitable leftovers. We hope you have as much fun reading this issue as we did creating it. From all the Your Home team, we hope you have a very Happy Christmas and a fantastic New Year!