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Christmas is on its way, with the promise of joyous celebrations among beloved family and friends – how excited am I? I love the festive season and feel very lucky that, in my role as editor of Style at Home, I’m able to see all the wonderful new decorations before they hit the shops, and get to choose my faves to share with you, too! Christmas is perfect for trying out a bit of styling at home. So, to help you along, we’ve crammed this issue full of ideas. Try cover star Karen’s soft pink and sparkling silver theme for a gorgeous living room look (p96), or take inspiration from Emily and go for a traditional finish (p26). You’ll love the stunning trees styled by our Stylists at Home ladies,…
Carrie Parsons ABOUT ME I’m 30 and I live with my husband Kiran, 30, and our daughters Evie, four, and Mia, one, in a three-bed, 1950s semi in Suffolk. WHAT’S THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT? An ornate golden mirror for my daughter Evie’s new bedroom. She wants a princess theme and it will make the perfect magic mirror! Shelley Price ABOUT ME I’m 35 and I live with my partner Tim, 36, and our children Thomas, four, and Jessica, one, in a three-bed cottage in Surrey. WHAT’S THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT? A Chesterfield Queen Anne wingback ox-blood chair and footstool. I love looking around charity shops and on eBay for unique pieces. Sabrina Jillah ABOUT ME I’m 36 and I live with my husband Ganesh, 37, and our son…
#askSAH Q I don’t have room for a traditional Christmas tree but would love to create a focal point. Any tips for an alternative display with wow factor? ANNA HOPPEN, TORQUAY There is so much you can do to create a festive feel without having a tree itself. You could affix Christmas cards to the wall in the shape of a tree, hang fairy lights in a zigzag fashion, or paint on a tree and tack baubles and decs to it – for a less permament option, paint onto a large sheet of card instead. Pop pressies alongside it and you’ll have a perfect focal point in no time. Got a burning styling question? Tweet it to editor Lizzie @styleathomemag. She’s on hand with all the answers! This month… Like…
Seasonal cheer With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to dust off the decs and give your home a Yuletide makeover! For colourful, affordable table decorations, try spray-painting old baubles in a bright shade or dying plain napkins. See our Pinterest page for more festive ideas at pinterest.com/styleathomemag WINTER WARMER High street and online retailer Oliver Bonas has turned Innocent smoothie bottles’ knitted hats into life-sized versions to support Age UK’s Big Knit campaign. These fun, limited-edition hats come in adult and children’s sizes, and £5 from each adult hat (£18) sold and £3 from a child’s hat (£12) goes to Age UK. THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN! Get ahead of the game and start thinking about writing your Christmas cards. Whether you want to support a good cause by sending charity…
TESCO Festive feeling Bring cheer to your home with these bright buys 3 of the best SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Top off your table with one of these quirky sets Want it now! COUNT DOWN THE HOURS UNTIL THE BIG DAY WITH THIS CUTE WOODEN BIRD TREE CLOCK £29.99, Wyevale Garden Centres HOUSE OF FRASER Gold mine Bling up your table with Biba's sparkling collection WILKO Good nature Go for tactile textures, rustic buys and sweet animal prints Cushion CORNER Treat your sofa to a seasonal update BHS Cool as ice Pick up a penguin... bed set! ON MY RADAR Folk style Create a colourful vibe with bright boho pieces Buy it, style it! HOOK DECORATIONS, TRINKETS AND EVEN A SPRIG OF MISTLETOE FROM THIS SWEET HANGING CALENDAR Advent…
Wintry WONDER Jay styles a sparkling scene in white with George Home at Asda JAY SAYS ‘When I saw all the items, I instantly loved every single thing, especially the glitzy stag head. I adore the finished look – it makes me think of a snowy morning!’ Hit the shops Shiny BRIGHTS Shelley uses eclectic and one-off centrepieces for less at HomeSense SHELLEY SAYS ‘I had a great day - it really felt like Christmas unpacking all of the decorations and I loved all the HomeSense decor’ Hit the shops Softly SPARKLE Sam styles a tree in blush pinks and glittery golds from Tesco SAM SAYS ‘My day of styling was so enjoyable from start to finish. I love the glittery robins that sparkle on the tree and the large…
