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Can you believe it’s Christmas time already? Where on earth

This month we love...

One peek at the window displays of this month’s hidden

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

The festive season often springs surprises on us when it

Great buy

The Phoenix Gold iron from JML is great for zipping

We test... roasters

If you’re looking for a versatile glass roasting dish, this

Get the retail buzz

Stay on top of the latest issues and hot topics

Landmark knowledge

How much do you know about cities across the UK?

Dirty laundry

A recent report from kitchen appliance manufacturer Hoover has revealed

A labour of love

The Modern Day Slavery Act has just been given Royal

Be Christmas savvy

If you’re determined to make some pre-Christmas cutbacks this year,

Consumer news... IN FOCUS

The same consumer rights apply to secondhand and sale goods

Decorating

There’s always the temptation at Christmas to dress up your

Trend alert... Indulgence

After years of pared-back trends dominating the interiors stores, it’s

It’s now a calming and sophisticated space

Glenda used masking tape and a tester pot to paint

It may be small but it’s perfectly formed

When Spanish born, Beatriz Sant Mora, turned her back on

Transform your home with Topps Tiles

Once the festive season is done and dusted for another

I love to escape to my new, tranquil bedroom

Laura Turner, 31, was very excited to move into her

Bring Christmas cheer to every room

Get crafty and make your own Advent calendar with an

50 gifts

Multi stripe bone jumper, from £9; multi stripe bone scarf,

Kitchens&Bathrooms

Update your kitchen worktop in time for the festivities with

We had to fix things before problems got worse

When Janette Roberts moved to her two-bedroom cottage in Amersham,

Fill your kitchen with rustic charm

As the heart of the home, your kitchen should be

My cramped bathroom was so dark before

Using a large cut-to-size piece of mirror on one wall

Relax and unwind in a spathroom

There’s nothing nicer than a long soak in the bath

Make, do & craft

Knit a mini scarf for your snowman to give him

Furniture facelift

This month we’ve upcycled a simple shelf unit from Ikea

Sew simple

With guests coming and going and everyone rushing around the

Girls’ guide to DIY

1 Work out how far the pole will reach beyond

Ask the experts

Q: I’d like to update the radiator in my living

Your December checklist

With Christmas just around the corner, your diary, and your

I love living in our corner of Eden

The stone flags were taken from one of the outbuildings

This house needed a lot of work, but we jumped at the chance

Sara and Robert Scott had been looking for a house

We’ve created a cosy family home

Try introducing some key furniture pieces in a bold contrasting

Our home is full of collections

A recycled sideboard from Barker & Stonehouse provides an alternative

Food & Drink

⚫ To make sprout kebabs, in a roasting pan drizzle

Festive feast

◾ Pour the Belsazar, then Tanqueray into an old-fashioned glass

Festive food for every occasion

Taste the Difference pecan and caramel bundt cake, £12 for

Home IMPROVEMENT

Although a log burner or fire is a real treat

Consider a conversion for a truly unique home

Britain’s rich architectural heritage means that we have an amazing

CASE STUDY

Virtually derelict and having stood empty for more than a

Property know-how with George

The planning process drives me mad. It is inefficient, too

Your letters

Inspired by a cream kitchen that was featured on the

Shopping guide

Eco news

As of 5th October 2015, it’s now the law that