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Furniture facelift

Feature Sophie Holt Photos Lizzie Orme

Many of us dream of having the perfect space for entertaining – especially over the Christmas season when parties are the order of the day. We spotted this writing desk for £20 in a local charity shop and knew that it could be transformed with just a few simple steps.

Heidi Swapp marquee letters, £10 each, Hobbycraft. Tiki Lady cocktail cup, £18.50; copper star tray, £37.50; small recycled glass tumbler, £2.50; matt black geometric wine rack, £24; rocket cocktail shaker, £34.99; marble and wood mini paddle chopping board, £14.95, all Rockett St George. Silver and white star scatter confetti, £3.50; blue mixed drinking straws, £3.75, both Pipii. Disco ball drinks stirrers, £7, Talking Tables

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