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Christmas is my favourite time of year and this one promises to be extra special as I’m taking over the reins of this fabulous magazine. Having put together my own home on a tight budget, I’ve long been a Style at Home superfan for its savvy style and purse-friendly decor, and look forward to bringing you many more issues packed with ideas and inspiration. Our real homes this month each have their own unique style and sparkle, with plenty of takeaway tips shared by the owners. If you fancy shaking up your festive decor, we’ve got all the latest looks (page 56) plus a round-up of best buys from the high street (page 14). And we know you love crafts, so we’ve packed in extra pages of Christmas makes too…
B&M CANDY STRIPES Build the excitement with nostalgic red and white Matalan MODERN WOODLAND Create a calm, contemporary vibe with natural touches Homebase JEWEL BRIGHT Combine peacock blues with pops of fuchsia for a dazzling scheme Dobbies TRADITIONAL TONES Set up a relaxed festive retreat with pared-back red, white and green…
If you’re a fan of Stacey Solomon and have been following her home renovations at Pickle Cottage on Instagram, then be sure to head over to George Home to check out Stacey’s latest homeware collaboration. The TV presenter and social media favourite has put her personal stamp on a collection of stylish seasonal buys that’s been a year in the making. It includes festive dinnerware, soft furnishings, Christmas decorations and bedding. Reflecting the colour palette of Stacey’s countryside home in soft, muted neutrals and shades of sage green, there are leafy prints and rustic motifs, with dogs Peanut and Teddy popping up in the mix too. ‘It’s been a dream come true creating At Home with Stacey Solomon,’ she says. ‘It was really important to me that every item is…
Foodie treats Gardening gifts Home buys Little luxuries…
This house was pretty ugly when we first moved in and it was completely run-down and unloved,’ says Hayley. ‘The previous owner, a 90-year-old man who had been a chain smoker, had neglected the place and every room needed an update. But we knew the place had the potential to become a beautiful family home and, to be perfectly honest, we couldn’t have afforded a house this size that was already done up. Part of the reason Luke and I weren’t daunted by the massive undertaking is that we did a complete reno on our previous home, learning some serious DIY skills along the way. Our other house wasn’t in as bad condition as this, but we did completely update every room, including replacing worktops, tiling, and installing a new…
1 JOLLY IT UP A tree collar is an easy way of covering up an unsightly tree stand and will add a cheery touch that can be matched to your decor as this one comes in several shades. Measure the diameter of your stand and check that the widest part of the collar is large enough for the stand to sit inside. Metal tree skirt, £47.99, B&Q. 2 STAY NEUTRAL Add a natural rustic charm with a woven cover-up that will complement pretty much any Christmas colour scheme. A hinged design like this opens out for easy fitting and makes access for watering easy. It can also be folded flat after use for storing in a cupboard or the loft. Foldable square tree skirt, £45, Next. 3 SKIRT THE ISSUE…
