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The humble Christmas tree may look all twinkly and innocent, but don’t be fooled - it can cause some fierce debate! First up, do you go for real or artificial (for the record I’m Team Real)? Then there’s the issue of when you put your tree up, closely followed by the question of when you take it down. The biggest controversy I caused a few years ago was when I admitted I don’t let my kids decorate our tree. I watched in horror when, as toddlers, they hung every bauble on one single tree branch, and I couldn’t settle until I’d rearranged all the decs after they’d gone to bed. The next year, they had their own mini tree to decorate to their heart’s delight and I reclaimed the main…
Let cocktail season commence! The new Cole bar cart from John Lewis & Partners screams Deco sophistication with its sleek frame and gold-tipped legs. Create party glamour with metallic leaf glassware, injecting reflective sparkle into the set-up. Cheers! 3 of the best… TINTED GLASSES…
TOP MARKS Primark has scaled up its homeware range to include larger accessories and furniture – all at under £100. You’ll find chairs, small sideboards and shelving units, along with large rugs, mirrors and wall art. Our top picks? A gorgeous lounge chair for the rattan fan and green marble-topped side tables for an elegant hit. Available at 25 stores nationwide. SAH loves! Give the festive feast a glow-up with Christmas tree candles from Poundland – ideal for creating a flickering enchanted forest scene along the centre of the table. The candles are part of its Wild Wonderland range, pairing simple green and white with soft metallic accents for a vintage chic feel. CATCH THE MAKE-IT BUZZ Got time for a crafternoon? Hobbycraft reveals sales of its ceramic decorations have…
1. Keep profiles clean Contrast traditional panelling and pale wood furniture with crisp silhouettes, such as a bedside table with splayed legs and accessories with bold structural shapes and seamless curves. 2. Go for simple decs To give this look a festive spin, less is more. In place of metallics, create sparkle with light, whether it’s candles or LEDs, and nestle wooden accents among greenery. 3. Add forest greens Bring depth to the soft palette with earthy greens. On the bed, layer rich greens under lighter tones. Add potted foliage plants or dress a shelf with laurel, olive or eucalyptus leaves. 4. Pile on the tactile With so much white and soft greys, you’ll need lots of textures to keep things snuggly, not sterile. Choose fluffy faux furs and cable…
This Christmas, make a difference and help the planet with a few clever swaps. It’s cool to be kind as we ditch the plastic in favour of sustainably sourced natural fibres, and swap glitter-laden gift wrap for recyclable rolls and reusable boxes. Even greetings cards and tags are taking on a double identity, filled with wildflower seeds ready to plant come spring.…
To be completely honest, it wasn’t love at first sight when Michael showed me this house,’ says Calsey. ‘We’d be looking for a place to buy together for a while and I had an idea of how my home would look. Although the location was lovely, the house’s exterior left a lot to be desired. It had also been empty for ten months and clearly hadn’t been updated for a lot longer, so I didn’t expect much when I stepped inside. As soon as I walked in however, I knew it had the bones to become a beautiful home – mouldy carpets and dated, swirly wallpaper aside! I could see what needed doing to turn it into a modern space that would work with our busy lifestyle. Updating the layout…
