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Baubles • Your tree will look its best dressed in any of these delightful decorations

Tree toppers • Chic, bling or bonkers, these crowning glories make the perfect finishing touch

Wreaths • Classic, modern, pared-back or OTT? Pick one of these for a great first impression

Stockings • Those festive family traditions have never looked so stylish…

Crackers • The big event will be banging with these cracking numbers on the table

Style • DREAMY INSPIRATION, HOW-TOS AND BRILLIANT BUYS

wishing you a simply beautiful christmas • One of the most enduring decorating trends is the pared-back Scandi look, but how do you make that work for the festive season? Start with a backdrop of neutrals and natural textures, then add in a light sprinkling of delicious toffee and cinnamon tones with touches of mulberry, and finally a smattering of soft lighting and foliage. It’s as cosy as it is cool…

The cool way to do CHRISTMAS • Here are some of our favourite pieces that will add a bit of seasonal hygge to your home

Merry MAXIMALISM • For some, a subtle dusting of seasonal twinkle is enough, but for many of us this time of year offers the perfect excuse to go above and beyond, with larger-than-life wreaths, fabulous baubles in rainbow shades and sparkly lights on every surface – we’re gearing up to go big and go bold

THE TOP TRENDS FOR DRESSING YOUR TABLE • The key to a memorable festive feast? The way you dress your table. Which is why we’ve rounded up the top tablescaping trends for the season. Whether you favour colourful and lively, cool and elegant, frivolous and fun or bursting with traditional Christmas spirit, we’ve got the perfect look for you…

PREPARE TO PARTY LIKE A PRO • Just how do the crème de la crème of creativity get ready for the festive season? We asked a few of our favourite tastemakers to give us a sneak peek at their celebrations…

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Homes • BEAUTIFUL REAL-LIFE PROPERTIES TO INSPIRE YOU FOR CHRISTMAS

The home that’s full of MAGIC • The run-up to Christmas is the busiest period of the year for Jane Rockett, co-founder of Rockett St George, but she always finds time to cast a gorgeous spell on her own home, a former pub in East Sussex that dates from the 16th century, adding her trademark eclectic touches and seasonal sparkle

A SCANDI NEW-BUILD STEEPED IN FESTIVE TRADITIONS • At Christmas time, this modern Danish home is the backdrop to a glittering seasonal display, with handmade items and unique pieces providing a personal welcome for friends and family

A CREATIVE CHRISTMAS in a Copenhagen apartment • An unexpected colour palette and a wealth of artworks ensure this is a unique and beautiful space, but at this time of year a collection of handmade and artisanal seasonal decorations add a whole new stylish layer to this smart Scandinavian home

THE COOL FAMILY HOME WITH ADDED SPARKLE • Twinkling lights, classic decorations and freshly cut foliage bring a festive atmosphere with a stylish...