For many of us, Christmas is all about indulging in favourite time-honoured rituals, and nothing feels more festive than a beautifully laid red and gold table Ink linen tablecloth in Claret Red with Gold Drips, from £625; matching napkins, £35 each; all Summerill & Bishop. Talking Tables Luxe Gold glitter table runner, £15, John Lewis & Partners. Gold placemats, from a selection at M&S. White dinner plates with gold trim, £8 each; matching side plates, £6 each; all House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. Natural Blush Gold Edge dessert plates, £24 each; Gold cutlery, £78/seven-piece set; all Maison Margaux. Vintage champagne coupes with gold rim, £9 each; honeycomb ball decorations, £9.50/two; all Rockett St George. Vintage tall glass candleholders, £35 each; sparkle wreath, £135; all The White Company. Red Dinner candles, £10/four, Rebecca Udall. Fabric-covered crackers, £118.94/four, Not on the High Street 48 housebeautiful.com/uk
LIZ WEARS: RUBY SILK VELVET ANNE DRESS, RIDLEY LONDON
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