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The best Christmas candles of 2020 – where to buy the must-have scents of the season
Our curated selection of the ultimate Christmas candles to add an extra dimension to the holidays this year
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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Last minute Advent Calendars: our pick of the best Christmas countdowns for 2020
It's your last chance to countdown to Christmas with one of these truly gorgeous advent calendars
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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Forget Christmas tree skirts – this tree collar is 2020's most wanted – but it's a rare find
We love it – and if you do too, you need to shop now
By Lucy Searle •
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Christmas trends – 7 ways we're decorating and spending Christmas
These are the Christmas trends to take note of this year – and, unsurprisingly for 2021, when everything was so different last year – they're not all about looks
By Lucy Searle •
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Christmas gifts – 30 fabulous finds for homebodies
Solve your festive gifting dilemmas – and lockdown blues –with our curated list of must-buys for anyone who loves their home
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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Furoshiki: the only way to wrap presents this Christmas
Make your gift wrap elegant and eco friendly with furoshiki - the art of wrapping with fabric
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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How to make a Christmas wreath
Making a Christmas wreath this weekend? Here's how to get the best results with the help of Bloom founder Larry Walshe
By Rhoda Parry •
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Christmas gonks – the festive trend H&G is trying not to like...
The Marmite of the festive world, Christmas gonks were the must-have decoration for 2020, with top retailers selling out nationwide
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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Kelly Hoppen reveals her favorite Christmas decorating tips – and two are bombshells
Appearing on This Morning this week, Kelly Hoppen gave a Christmas decorating masterclass that was as notable for its surprises as it was for its advice
By Lucy Searle •
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Design house: Take a festive tour of cookery writer Skye McAlpine's elegant London home
With a grand piano, three trees and lots of glittering gold, the home of leading cookery writer Skye McAlpine is ideal for Christmas gatherings
By Homes & Gardens •
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Game bird recipes – to host the perfect festive feast
For a new twist on the classic Christmas meal, Alice Hart serves up six delicious recipes using tasty British birds
By Homes & Gardens •
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Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage shares her Christmas decorating tips, thoughts on cottagecore and interiors trends 2021
Known as 2020's favorite influencer for her joyous approach to country living and vintage style, Paula Sutton's Christmas decorating tips are the tonic we all need...
By Lucy Searle •
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Thanksgiving decorating ideas – celebrate the holiday season in style
Host a Thanksgiving to remember, even if it is just through Zoom this year
By Jennifer Ebert •
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The Home Edit holiday hacks – that will save your Christmas cocktail party
Clea and Joanna from The Home Edit share their tips and hacks for gatherings big and small this holiday season
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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Stir-up Sunday: everything you need to know – and the best Christmas pudding recipe ever
Get prepped for the traditional event, occurring on Sunday 22nd November, with our guide to recipes and folklore
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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11 Christmas traditions from around the world – we explore the meaning behind Christmas rituals
Crackers, mince pies, a kiss under the mistletoe, Father Christmas, how and where did they all begin?
By Jennifer Ebert •
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When to put up a Christmas tree? Surveys reveal a whole new answer for 2020
This year, we're doing things very differently
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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John Lewis Christmas advert – watch Give A Little Love
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun - the John Lewis Christmas advert has just dropped and it's all about random acts of kindness
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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12 Christmas flowers and plants – that will bloom all winter long
Take an organic approach to decorating this year by decking your halls with these 12 winter plants
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Lockdown stargazing – brighten up your time at home with a meteor shower viewing
How and when to watch the winter night sky from your home
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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How interior designers decorate at Christmas
We asked our favourite designers and makers to share their seasonal secrets
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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Farrow & Ball's Christmas decorating tips – Joa Studholme shares her favourite festive traditions
Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball's Color Curator, reveals the Christmas decorating secrets that bring her cheer throughout the holiday season
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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How to decorate a Christmas tree – our step-by-step guide to festive success
Follow our handy advice and tips on how to decorate a Christmas tree to help you create your very own festive showstopper
By Heather Young •
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How to care for a poinsettia this Christmas – everything you need to know
All the tips and tricks you need to make this iconic flower thrive over the festive season
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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How to create a pumpkin flower vase for Halloween – the perfect alternative to a classic vessel
Revamp your Halloween decorations with these pretty pumpkin flower vases. They're trending on Instagram right now
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Outdoor Christmas decoration ideas – ways to dress your backyard for the festive season
Decorate your yard this Christmas using these festive tips
By Heather Young •
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This John Lewis Christmas bauble will help you decorate your tree – and donate to the NHS
Buy this jolly John Lewis Christmas bauble this season and you'll be showing your appreciation for the brilliant NHS in more ways than one
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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Halloween decorating ideas – pretty tricks to make your home look a treat
Trick or treating may not be possible this year, which makes these pretty Halloween decorating ideas all the more important
By Lucy Searle •
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Best design hotels in the world – our most coveted global destinations
From city breaks to once in a lifetime trips, treat yourself to a relaxed and luxurious stay in one of the best design hotels in world
By Ginevra Benedetti •
