There’s no time quite like Christmas to celebrate all things cosy and comforting at home. Whether you find yourself hosting family and friends for winter parties, or you’re planning to hibernate at home for the festive break, there’s nothing more joyful than turning the ordinary extraordinary and adding a touch of Christmas sparkle to familiar surroundings. In this brand-new title from the makers of Country Homes & Interiors, we’ll share our favourite festive homes from our archive, from a delightful party barn in Suffolk to an eccentric twist on Christmas in Cornwall. Elsewhere, we’ll explore popular festive looks and how to channel them in your home, as well as crafts and recipes to see you through the season.
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Feeling festive • We bring you the best party planning and mindfulness tips, guaranteed to keep you sane through Christmas!
The CH&I Christmas countdown! • Hosting on Christmas Day may seem like a daunting task, but our stress-busting step-by-step guide will see you through
Slow down & stay sane! • The pressure for perfection means the festive season can leave us feeling a little frayed around the edges, but with a few simple tricks you can adjust your mindset and really make the most of this time with loved ones
Say it with flowers • Flowers and foliage transform your décor in an instant. Florist Philippa Craddock and the team at McQueen’s Flowers give us their favourite festive blooms
Your guide to charming rustic style • Packed with beautiful country homes decorated with an eye for vintage style, you’ll find advice on buying antiques and craft ideas to try in this new title from Country Homes & Interiors magazine.
DECK THE HALLS • Harriet Hastings restored a traditional Suffolk long house and built a new barn alongside it, providing space for all the family, especially at Christmas
PEACE, JOY & CANDLELIGHT • Take your time with festive decorating this year – dressing your rooms can happen gradually, bringing a new layer of beauty to your home week by week
Luxe lunch • This inspired menu takes comforting rustic flavours and transforms them into celebratory festive dishes to savour and share
VINTAGE DECORATION • Owning a vintage furniture business meant that Claire and Jamie McFadyen had plenty of inspiration – and furniture – for their Victorian conversion
Simply evergreen • Made with foliage from the garden, these decorations will transform your home for the festive season. Floral designer Celeste Rose Hyland shows how to make them
PINES AND NEEDLES • After all the fun of decking the tree, no one wants drooping branches and dropped needles. Here’s how to keep yours looking good for longer
WINTER’S TALE • Believing they could complete one final house renovation, Amanda and Niall set up home in their favourite village for their first listed project
PINK CHAMPAGNE • Celebrate the New Year in fizzing tones of rosé and gold, for the ultimate warm welcome for guests and loved ones
Cocktail hour • Load the drinks trolley with your best glasses and plenty of Christmasspirit, and serve up these festive tipples to make the party go with a swing
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Scents & seasonality • Enjoy making and gifting delightful homemade decorations and accessories featuring foraged finds and festive fruits and spices
NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS • Julie and David Thompson knew that with their children grown, they could follow their hearts to the countryside and find a forever home for Christmas and beyond
FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF A HOME TO CELEBRATE • Show guests a good time with a home set up for easy entertaining. Here’s five ways to create fun spaces for every occasion
The late, late breakfast show •...