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What’s on your bucket list for 2020? Maybe you’ve got a big project in mind, like a kitchen or bathroom redo, repainting your bedroom or picking a paper for a flamboyant feature wall. Or, perhaps you’re only up for a bit of a scatter cushion switch-up! Either way, you’ll find lots of beautiful possibilities in this issue, from the out-there (check out Sharon’s moody-colour-filled home on p30) to the classic (see Darren’s gorgeous country kitchen on p84). If you’re thinking more in terms of a big holiday rather than a big home-improvement project, do take a look at thecaribou.com. It’s a new site for people who love to travel by people who love to travel. It specialises in luxury, family and activity holidays to give you all the inspo you…
Ensure your New Year's party goes off with a bang and serve guests their fave tipples in these fun slogan glasses from the JD Williams Scandi Pop range. With a merry message on each, they make great gifts, too, so gather friends and raise a glass to a happy 2020! 3 of the best… COCKTAIL ESSENTIALS…
DUNELM Winter woodland Mix warming shades of amber with an adorable selection of forest friends SAINSBURY’S HOME Rainbow brights Bring Christmas to life with vibrant colour, quirky characters and sparkle WILKO Frosted palace Create an enchanted scheme with glittering doves and icy iridescent decs GEORGE HOME Merry modern Add a touch of whimsy with fun baubles and cushions in traditional red and green…
Who says a flamingo can’t be festive? Or that a Santa-hat sporting sprout isn’t seasonal? Well we’re here to tell you that traditional red and green shouldn’t be seen on giftwrap this year – not when there’s a riot of colours and patterns out there instead! Add buckets of personality and frivolous fun by choosing giftwrap, tags, bags and ribbons that bring whimsical characters, tropical prints and a rainbow of colour to the presents nestled beneath your tree.…
GO ALL OUT WITH DECS Want to create the ultimate Instagram-worthy tree? John Lewis & Partners tells us the top tree trend this year is oversized decs, with squirrels, character baubles and neon lights all popular choices. The reason being, a large dec creates a focal point for your camera. Don’t miss its Party theme range, from £2 – the disco cassette is a team favourite! Sustainable steps The big brands are making moves towards a more eco-friendly Christmas, with plastic as enemy number one. Fully recyclable (not a plastic gift in sight), Dunelm’s woodland creatures are perfect for little ones and come with origami characters and instructions on how to make them, while Sainsbury’s Home’s foliage crackers will dress up the table for dinner. FESTIVE BEDDING Christmas jumpers, tick,…
Before moving here we lived in a Victorian maisonette, but when the children came along, slightly earlier than planned, we needed more space,’ says Sarah. ‘We wanted to find our dream home, but didn’t want to rush things, so we sold up and moved into a rental property until we could find somewhere that ticked all the boxes on our wish list. We wanted something Edwardian in style, classic and timeless, and with a decent-sized garden, and in the end it took a year of searching, with a few lost properties along the way. Luckily, we both fell in love with this house as soon as we set foot inside it. We loved the character and the original features, and it felt like a house that gave you a hug…
