The complete guide to Christmas

Letter from the Editor

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My cosy home is a canvas for creativity

Hi, I’m June Olsen, and I live with my husband

I can always find something to upcycle!

I’m Sally Champion and live here with my husband, Brent

I found our home completely by chance

I’m Anna Monpote and I live with my partner Mat

We took our home back to its period roots

I‘m Amy Buchanan, 24, a textile designer (bertyb.co.uk). I live

10 free festive downloads!

Got a printer? Check. Got paper? Check. Well, that’s you

I love it! I wouldn’t change a single thing

I’m Tracey Thompson, and I live with my four year-old

Two sisters, one house and a skill swap

Hi, I’m Ria FitzGerald. I live in Glasgow Southside with

At last, it’s modern and full of colour!

GOOD IDEA Opt for plain window dressings if your textiles

Easy living

What could be more exciting than waking up on Christmas

Shop the high street

Dress to impress guests with dazzling decs and gleaming gold

All things copper

Stag heads make a bold focal point and are all

Transform your home with Topps Tiles

Once the festive season is done and dusted for another

Statement armchairs

When it comes to understated glamour, you can’t beat a

Carnival lighting

Fans of retro are sure to adore this quirky fairground

Dressing tables

Introduce colour into your scheme with a dash of hot

It’s all in the box!

Boxes with index frames will help you keep track of

Dining tables

Opt for a Nordic-style table to create a clean, crisp

Colourful glassware

The bubble effect on this handmade glass will add sparkle

Consumer watch

Osborne & Little is a heavyweight in the world of

Fab finds under £5

The wish list ...

Mima Sinclair’s new book, Gingerbread Wonderland (Kyle Books, £8.99) is

Things to do at Christmas

What is Christmas really all about? Magic, of course! But

Three looks for Christmas

A white Christmas might not be on the cards, but

Make the look... Beaded star decoration

1 To make the central ring of the star, pull

Make the look... Vintage initial letter

Tribal vase, £25; Bart polar bear, £20, both Habitat. Copper

Make the look... Fabric pouffe cushion

1 To make the pattern for the circular top, tape

Make the look... Festive wrapping paper

Talia chair, £95, Habitat. Colourplay plate, £1, Wilko. Red bell

Deck the halls for less!

Hold onto your purses, HomeStylers – you needn’t splash the

Upcycling news

Anna Joyce’s new book Stamp Stencil Paint (£16.99, Stewart, Tabori

Simple midweek meals in under 25 minutes

* 1 loaf of Turkish bread, cut in half lengthways

Christmas day for two ...

This cocktail was invented at Harry’s Bar in Venice in

Food News

If Jamie Oliver’s new book Everyday Super Food (Michael Joseph,

Where to shop