Things to do in... January

S T Y L E S W I T C H

P u t a l i d o n i t

Never again suffer the disappointment of tepid tea with these clever lidded mugs from Martha Brook. They help to trap in heat, thus keeping your cuppa hot for longer; they’ll make sure you get the best out of herbal brews, too, by stopping all those essential oils from escaping while they steep.

W E E K E N D P R O J E C T

Ad ve n t u re s i n s p ace

Po u r m e a n o th e r

matching your woodwork and metalwork to

in the same shade they will blend into the background, creating an uninterrupted and

with Dunelm’s eggshell paint (£28 per 2.5L),

range of gorgeous emulsion (£16 per 2.5L).

Speckled mug with spoon and lid, £15.95 each, Martha Brook

Shop the STAR by Julien Macdonald collection at Freemans

Y O U R H O M E S T Y L E

A stylish drinks cart is, of course, a must-have for seasonal soirées, but do you know how to style one? By organising that jumble of different bottles and mismatched collection of glasses into a carefully considered display you will create a fabulous, shimmering focal point for your room. Check out our top tips and tricks for creating the perfect drinks cart at bit.ly/drinkscart. While visiting our website you’ll also discover delicious recipes for dainty finger food and luscious cocktails that will put your drinks cart to good use!

Footstools, from £80, Joe Browns

P R O B L E M S O LV E D S i tt i n g p re tty

A scattering of statement footstools is a casual yet devastatingly stylish way to provide extra seating at parties. These boho designs from Joe Browns create an easy, laid-back atmosphere, while still looking chic and gorgeous. Style them in small groups of odd numbers and they’ll be a brilliant conversation starter. Don’t forget to pop a table of nibbles close by!

Rifle Paper Co 2022 Wild Garden desk calendar, £14, Papermash

Q U I C K W I N

R i n g o f ro s e s

Bring a bit of floral flair to your home office with some bright botanicals. This pretty, free-standing calendar from the Rifle Paper Company has a seasonal illustration for each month of the year, so you’ll be able to keep on track with your blossoming goals for 2022 in style.