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It’s party season! The celebrations are in full swing and everyone is full of seasonal cheer. I love giving gifts, getting together with family and friends, and enjoying the festivities well into the New Year. So, if like me you’re hosting a shindig to ring in 2016, you’ll love all our ideas for making your home special – we’ve crammed so many into this issue. Be inspired by cover star Caroline’s house and style the perfect seasonal room. Try our drinks station ideas (p86), make our fab NYE light (p75) and if you have guests staying, read our feature on creating the perfect welcome (p94). Still got prezzies to buy? Don’t panic, flick to page 53 and get inspired – we’ve got hundreds of gifts to choose from. If you…
Marie Burden ABOUT ME I’m 32 and I live with my husband Chris, 32, and our son Isaac, seven months, in a three-bed, 1940s semi-detached in Oxfordshire. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR DECORATING IDEAS FROM? I find ideas in magazines – I probably buy at least four a month. I also get a lot of inspiration from blogs, Pinterest and interiors shops. Tracey Martin ABOUT ME I’m 42 and I live with my partner Andrew, and our dog Saffie, in a three-bed, 1970s semidetached in Liverpool. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR DECORATING IDEAS FROM? I would say that my ideas are influenced by Style at Home, Instagram, Pinterest and interior-related TV programmes. Jane Bedford ABOUT ME I’m 50 and I live with my husband Kenny, 56, and our son Joe,…
#askSAH QI recently painted my living room grey, but now it feels too cold. Any ideas on how I can warm it up without having to completely repaint? LISA SHORE, LEICESTER The great thing about grey is that it goes with practically every other colour. Depending on the shade you have gone for, you could combine it with a rich orange or deep yellow to instantly add warmth. Keep the walls as they are, but add in accessories, soft furnishings and curtains to lift the look. Check out our feature on page 36, which has three fab ideas! Got a burning styling question? Tweet it to our editor Lizzie @styleathomemag – she’s on hand with all the answers! This month… Like us on Facebook and share your tips, makeovers and…
’tis the season Add the final touch to Christmas preparations with a festive fragrance from the new collection at Yankee Candle. Choose from four scents: Winter Glow, Bundle Up, Cosy by the Fire and Berry Trifle. Small jar candles, £8.99 each; medium, £18.99; large, £21.99, all Yankee Candle IT’S A WRAP This year, avoid the usual struggle with rolls of wrapping paper and pick up this nifty gift-wrap book instead. It includes 12 sheets of beautifully designed, top-quality wrap (50 x 70cm). New to the range this season are Maps from the British Library and Art Deco Patterns from the V&A, £12.99 each, available from Amazon and all leading bookshops. MUST-HAVE PARTY PIECES Make sure your bash goes off with a bang with Bubblegum Balloons’ festive range in on-trend gold,…
M&S Winter frost Chic pieces in neutrals and white create an understated scheme 3 of the best FESTIVE SCENTS Fill your home with our favourite Christmas aromas Want it now! I’LL BE WEARING THESE CUTE OVEN GLOVES IN THE KITCHEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY Sausage dog oven gloves, £14, Cath Kidston POUNDLAND Homespun charm Fab festive designs in traditional red and white DOBBIES My favourite buys This rustic look gets an update with animal themes and rich copper tones Cushion CORNER Add a little glitz and glam to your sofa H&M Sweet dreams Combine gentle pink and white for a restful look ON MY RADAR Party time Get your room ready for New Year's Eve! Buy it, style it! DRESS YOUR CARD HOLDER NOT ONLY WITH CARDS, BUT ALSO FOLIAGE AND…
MY HOME... ABOUT ME I’m Sarah Cann, 29, and I’m a legal PA. I live with my husband Darren, 37, a maintenance manager, our son Jasper, one, and our two King Charles spaniels, Maisie and Phoebe. MY HOME A 200-year-old, three-bedroom terraced cottage, near Exeter, which we bought in December 2013. WHEN WE BOUGHT IT The kitchen was very dark and dated, and the bathroom and bedrooms seemed chilly and uninviting. AND NOW The whole house feels really light, and there are soft colours, pretty patterns and country-inspired accessories. STYLE TIP I chose shades that would be light and fresh in summer but still warm and cosy in winter. Living in a country cottage has always been a bit of a fantasy for me,’ says Sarah. ‘Before we moved here,…
