HIGH IN STYLE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2015

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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

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Christmas Sparks Special seasonal issue of HIGH IN STYLE

CHRISTMAS COME EARLY

Back in August when I was planning our issues for the few months ahead I was all opposed to have a Christmas edition.

We get bombarded daily with special offers and unnecessary products that I thought I didn’t want to add more fuel to the fire.

But in October, after speaking to my contributors, family and friends, I changed my mind. Normally, I wouldn’t be thinking about Christmas until mid December (or even later!) but I must say that I have enjoyed putting this special edition together more than I thought I would.

You will notice that this issue is slightly different from the others.

I’ve put together a shopping guide mixed with festive styling ideas. And because this is a special edition Hummingbird Bakery, an authentic American bakery in London, is sharing with us a great festive recipe too!

Hope you enjoy it and happy reading!

Karolina xx Karolina Barnes editor in chief

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TABLE SETTING IDEAS FESTIVE ESSENTIALS SHOPPING GUIDE HOME BAKING A LITTLE TREAT

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christmas dinner party table

three ways

We selected some our favourite Christmas decorations, festive dinnerware and table dressing items to inspire your seasonal dining room styling.

Silver & Gold, Red & Green or Teal & Pink.

Which one is your favourite?

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silver & gold

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get the look

GOLD CANDLE, NAPKIN SET & SILVER UNTERPLATE AVAILABLE AT JOHN LEWIS, WHITE SQUARE PLATE AT MARKS & SPENCER, VILLEROY & BOCH STAINLESS STEEL GOLD CUTLERY SET AT HARRODS, GOLD DAMASK NAPKINS AT ZARA HOME, GREY LINEN TABLE RUNNER AT KB SHOP, SEQUIN RIBBON AT ETSY

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get the look

GREEN CRACKERS AVAILABLE AT JOHN LEWIS, TABLE PLANT IN A POT AT HOMEBASE, RED PLATE, RED GLITTER COTTON MATS, NAPKIN RINGS AT MARKS & SPENCER, GREY TABLECLOTH AT JOHN LEWIS, WHITE COTTON NAPKINS AT ZARA HOME 9

teal & pink

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get the look

WHITE & SILVER PLATE AVAILABLE AT SAINSBURY’S, TEAL COTTON NAPKINS, PAISLEY TEA TOWEL AT MARKS & SPENCER, NAPKIN RINGS, GOLD COASTERS AT ZARA HOME, WHITE TABLECLOTH AT WEST ELM, PINK CANDLE HOLDER AT ANTHROPOLOGIE 11

FOR HOME AN ARTFUL LIFE LAUNDRY BAG

silver & gold GREY COBWEAVE, THE BRITISH BLANKET COMPANY COX & COX GOLD CUTLERY

AN ARTFUL LIFE MARBLE STAND

KATIE LEAMON ZIGZAG NOTEBOOK

ICONIC LIGHTS WHITE PENDANT

KB CHEVRON GREY CUSHION

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FOR HOME ICONIC LIGHTS CHANDELIER

YELLOW HERRINGBONE, THE BRITISH BLANKET COMPANY TOM DIXON COPPER BUCKET

POOKY ELSA TABLE LAMP

HARLEQUIN AMAZILIA VELVET CUSHIONS

teal & orange SOFA.COM ZEPPELIN SOFA

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Silver & Gold baubles

SILVER CHEVRON, BLACK & GOLD, GLITTER DIAMOND BALL, ENCHANTMENT CLOCK, SILVER GLITTER, BLACK & GOLD BAUBLE ALL AVAILABLE AT JOHN LEWIS,WHITE BRANCH BAUBLE IN SILVER AND GOLD AT OHWHATSTHIS 15

Red & Green baubles

PIPECLEANER RED & WHITE, GREEN TREE IN GLASS, MIDWINTER GLASS DRIP RED, MIDWINTER GREE FEATHER, RED SATIN, GREEN GLITTER IN GLASS BAUBLE ALL AVAILABLE AT JOHN LEWIS, BURGUNDY EMBROIDERED BAUBLE IN RED AND GREEN AT INDIA JANE 16

Teal & Pink baubles

BLUE FILIGREEN, FLORAL INDOGO, TEAL BRAIDED BAUBLES AVAILABLE AT INDIA JANE, MIDWINTER GOLD & BERRY CRACKLE, MIDWINTER FIG MARBLE, VIVID MIDWINTER CONCERTINA, PEACOCK BAUBLES AVAILABLE AT JOHN LEWIS 17

wrap up warm EDIT AT LUXE LAYERS

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Stay stylish this winter with these top picks for your wardrobe!

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PREEN LINE

OPENING CEREMONY

360 SWEATER MAHA LOZI RINGS

NALEDI COPENHAGEN

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NAVY MIRABELLE JEWELLERY

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pyjama party Warm and soft cotton PJs, hot chocolate, crackling fire and Christmas party nibbles. Enjoy your family time and have a pyjama party in style!

Mish London

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deep scents Immerse yourself into deep, rich scents of body creams, perfumes and pampering sets that will help you relax in this busy festive season.

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JO LOVES AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES

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power of shade Change your look between day and night with a flick of a brush with these perfect palette sets. For subtle stylish look mix bronze with rosy shades and keep your lips neutral.

HOURGLASS

SPACE.NK

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

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gifts for kids - girls

BONSOIR LONDON

for the kids Cool games, toys and winter fashion, we selected few of our presents ideas that are kids want for Christmas (literally!).

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gifts for kids - boys

JOHN LEWIS

TRUNKI TAXI

BENEFIT PARTY SET JOHN LEWIS

BOUNCE OFF GAME

BLO PENS

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gifts for kids - girls

christmas gift for him

armani minerals men

There is something about Armani. Popular in my whole family, this trio of skincare products hydrates, firms, oil controls and soothes any man’s skin.

AGE MASTER SKIN MINERALS MEN

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IN DECEMBER ISSUE

OUT ON 16th December 2015

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treat yourself

alexander house Experience the comfort and luxury outside London. Set in 120 acres of Sussex countryside, Alexander Manor House provides the ultimate relaxing destination.

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Unwind in the hotel’s award winning Utopia Spa designed to take guests on an intimate spa journey. Get transported into a different world by its interiors inspired by Grecian design.

Afterwards dine in style in one of many restaurants on the hotel premises. From quick drink in the bar, afternoon tea to fancy dining experience.

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And if you feel like staying little bit longer, book yourself into one of its stylish rooms or suites.

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hummingbird bakery #GBFD festive recipe Tweet us your

Great British Family Dinner

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Ready in 65 min

bourbon bread pudding In Louisiana, this is known as Creole bread pudding. People in Louisiana who were descended from French, Spanish and African settlers were known as Creoles, and their influence on culture and cooking has made New Orleans unique. If you keep your bread cubes small and press them into the egg mixture, the result will be more pudding-like and less bready.

ingredients For the pudding: 3 large eggs 215g (7 ½ oz) golden caster sugar 950ml (1 ¾ pints) whole milk 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp grated nutmeg 500g (1Ib 2oz) stale French bread, cut into 2-3cm (3/4 – 1¼ in) cubes 165g (6oz) raisins One 23 x 32cm (9 x 13in) tin

For the bourbon whiskey sauce: 295ml (10fl oz) water 100g (3 ½ oz) light muscovado sugar ¼ tsp grated nutmeg 1 ½ tsp cornflour 60ml (2fl oz) Kentucky bourbon or whiskey 30g (1oz) unsalted butter

method Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F), Gas mark 4. Grease the tin with butter.

Using a freestanding electric mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand-held electric whisk, beat the eggs until frothy. Beat in the sugar, milk, vanilla and nutmeg and mix well.

Add the bread and raisins and stir very well by hand until all the bread is as evenly covered as possible. Set aside and leave to soak for 20 minutes.

Pour into the prepared tin evenly, pressing down gently on the bread so that the top is as even as possible and the bread is not breaking the surface too much. Bake for 45 minutes.

To make the bourbon whiskey sauce, mix the water, brown sugar and nutmeg in a saucepan and bring to the boil on a high heat.

In a bowl, mix the cornflour and bourbon together, removing any lumps, then scrape it into the water and sugar mixture and cook until the mixture thickens and is smooth - whisking often. This should take around 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter to get a glossy shine on the sauce. Pour the sauce over the bread pudding and serve. Enjoy!

FIND MORE HUMMINGBIRD BAKERY RECIPES IN THEIR LATEST BOOK HERE.

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