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I always start thinking about Christmas as soon as the schools go back at the end of summer, but the serious planning doesn’t really kick in until I’ve done The Lists: one for decs and crafty bits to make them; one for gifts, obvs, and one for food/booze. Ma Richmond, the Yoda of list-making, has sub-lists of lists, but I’m not at her level yet! So grab a notebook while you’re flicking through this issue, cos you’ll be seeing a whole lot of inspo for your home, yourself and everyone you love. There are loads of simple makes and styling tricks, for those special, sparkling touches that make it personal. If you see something you want to buy, don’t bother heading out and braving the crowds – just download the…
Danielle Parisi ABOUT ME I’m 36 and I live in a five-bedroom property in Milton Keynes with my husband Ian, 39, and our two daughters Lia, three, and Mel, one. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE HOMEWARES SHOP? I have quite a few favourites – Mia Fleur, Oliver Bonas, Zara Home, H&M Home and Ikea for pieces I can customise. Lucy Fisk ABOUT ME I’m 35 and I live in a Sixties two-bedroom bungalow in Kent with my husband Karl, 35, and sons Nate, eight, and Leo, seven. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR DECOR IDEAS? I live in Whitstable, which has a huge array of vintage furniture shops and I love to mooch around them, looking for pieces I can make beautiful again and use in my home. Kayleigh Wallace ABOUT ME I’m…
Get in the festive spirit with George Home's novelty Christmas kitchenware. Store seasonal treats in the gnome biscuit jar, keep your teapot warm with a pudding cosy, and serve up hot chocolate in Mr & Mrs Claus mugs. 3 of the best… CHRISTMAS KITSCH BUYS…
...For that special someone Gardening fork, £16.95, Sophie Conran. Oui Oui Cherie picture, £48, Out There Interiors. Faux fur hot water bottle, £22.50, White Stuff. Pink floral caged candle, £28, River Island. Gentlemen’s Hardware shoe shining kit in cigar box, £40, Wild & Wolf. Waterlilies vanity case, £35, Laura Ashley. Wonderboom bluetooth speaker, £74.99, Very. Agate coasters, £40 for four, John Lewis. Buy now with Ownable ...For foodie friends The Snaffling Pig Co Apple & Crackle, £14.99, Lakeland. Skull glasses cocktail set, £15, Debenhams. Nalbari chopping board, £25, National Trust Shop. Barista and Co cocoa stencils, £9.99, Trouva. Round marble condiment set, £36, Oliver Bonas. Mini Prep Pro in Vintage Rose, £50, Cuisinart. Cake slice, £16, Sara Miller. Dome and cheeseboard, £22, Laura Ashley. Cartwright & Butler classic butter fudge…
Back in August, the SAH team and our brilliant Style Makers – picked for their all-round brilliance on Instagram – spent four days ignoring the summer sun and immersing themselves in all things Christmas for our annual Christmas Tree Challenge. A big round of (panto) applause for our hero retailers: Dunelm, Tesco, HomeSense, George Home, Homebase and Matalan for their starring roles, and a huge three cheers for our Insta stars for doing such a brilliant job of styling their trees. Check out their looks, pick your favourite and let us know which gets your vote by sharing a pic on Instagram and tagging us using #SAHxmastreechallenge. Let us know your favourite by using the hashtag #SAHxmastreechallenge on Instagram. WANT TO TAKE PART NEXT YEAR? SEE PAGE 7 TO FIND…
5A Fifth Avenue geo wallpaper in Midnight Blue, £25 a roll; Ferne chair in grey, £269; Helsinki boucle throw, £30; Zen ombre cushion, £12; Ritz nest of tables, £119; Seven-foot deluxe western pine tree, £70; Quad sheepskin rug, £160; Sparkle twig star hanger, £5; Pine and eucalyptus wreath, £20; LED wooden star, £12; LED bell jar scene, £10; Sitting polar bear, £6; Gift wrap, from £2 a roll; ON TREE Embellished green baubles, £3 each; Skating boots hanging decoration, £4 a pair; Champagne pinecones, £3 for three; Grey plush deer hanging tree decorations, £3 each; Silver baubles, from £2 a pack; Pine cone tree topper, £5, all Dunelm HELEN SAYS: ‘The Northern Lights range was totally my cup of mulled wine! All those icicle blues and frosty twinkles, along with…
