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Azza Refaat ABOUT ME I’m 44 and I live in a rented three-bedroom villa in Dubai with my husband Moataz, 44, and our daughter Farida, who’s 16. WHAT LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNT? I used to be like a kid in a sweet shop when I went home shopping, but I’ve learnt to be patient, stick to my mood board, and wait to find the right pieces. Emma Lass ABOUT ME I’m 36 and I live in a top-floor river-view flat in east London with my husband Ashley, 36, and daughters Elsie, five, and Alice, one. WHAT’S YOUR LATEST PROJECT? When we moved in, the walls were varnished plaster, and it felt like we were living in a pub. We’ve just finished painting them, which has made a huge difference. Lauren…
Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m more than ready to crash into the Christmas holiday! No matter how organised I think we are, there’s always something to sort out at the last minute. Last year, I found myself baking the littlest Richmond’s birthday cake on Christmas Eve (she was born on the Big Day…), frantically piping icing at 1am. But, I don’t care how stressy the run-up is as long as I get the chance to indulge in my favourite, most selfish (and, er, slightly embarrassing) Christmas tradition – hunkering down on the sofa with a box of Hotel Chocolat and a G&T to watch old episodes of Miss Marple (Joan Hickson, obvs). I know – rock ’n’ roll! Whatever your Christmas quirks, I hope you get plenty…
Gather your nearest and dearest – it's time to see in the New Year in style! Dunelm's range of lustre-effect glassware will bring a touch of glamour to your soirée, while mini sparklers will make sure your party goes off with a bang. 3 of the best… BARWARE BUYS…
HOMEBASE Classic baronial Style a traditional scheme using reds, greens and golds with touches of tartan SAINSBURY’S Winter frost Combine snowflakes and swans in enchanting silver and white DEBENHAMS Merry & bright Embrace exotic motifs in a riot of colours for a quirky festive scheme WILKO Rustic woodland Create a cosy seasonal look with natural wood, warm gold and lots of forest friends Style Maker AZZA SAYS ‘When picking your Christmas theme, try to mix two styles together for a unique look that reflects your own personality.’…
We're always on the lookout for real homes packed with affordable ideas. If you're proud of what you've achieved, why not share your ideas with other Style at Home readers so they can be inspired, too? It's really easy to get in touch: snap some pics on your phone (living room, kitchen and one bedroom are a must…) and send them to us via email or social media – see below. EMAIL styleathome@ti-media.com FACEBOOK facebook.com/styleathomemag INSTAGRAM #sahstylists TWITTER @styleathomemag…
MAKE IT PERSONAL Bespoke gifting is the trend that keeps coming back, and this year Wilko has made it easy to create a lavish-looking hamper on a budget. Give yours creative flair by choosing from a variety of felt and wicker baskets and boxes, wraps, gift tags, ribbons and bows, and browse the store to fill with gifts for beauty lovers, foodie fanatics, gardeners and homebodies alike. Bonkers bedding Last year, George Home found ‘festive bedding’ was the most searched item on its website, so they decided to put their 2018 design ideas to the public via Facebook. They listened to the feedback – and the results? Alongside traditional checks, Fair Isle and snowflake designs, expect to see a little Christmas crazy in the form of unicorns, dinosaurs, avocados, and…
