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CONTENTS NEWS AND FEATURES 011 Readers Letters And Competition 013 The Edit 018 Meet the Creatives - Fredrikson Stallard 023 Name To Know - Tom Dixon

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FESTIVE CHEER Beautiful Baubles Silver & Gold Pretty in Pink A White Christmas Home: A Warm Welcome Home: A House of Many Stories Home: Home is Where the Heart Is

FESTIVE CHEER cont.. 061 A Perfect Match - cocktails & canapés 067 SHOP 071 Christmas Gift Guide 088 Essential Suppliers 087 Address Book 090 Insta Eye Candy - HOMEWORKS

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EDITOR’S LETTER

This Issue. With just a few weeks to go, it’s definitely starting to feel Christmassy and I hope this issue helps get you into the spirit of this merriest of seasons. There are 52 pages devoted to all things festive - beautiful decorations with which to style up your home along with ideas for creating a stunning statement table. Foliage, whether real or faux, continues to be a huge trend and we’ve combined it with crisp white and a touch of metallics for a lovely snowy look. Plus there are easy DIY ideas for adding that final decorative flourish. Our three homes also fit the Christmas theme - not just subtly decorated but also with uplifting stories about creating a wonderful home, whether it is adding character to a new build or restoring an old house to modernity whilst keeping its sense of history and the stories that have been lived between its walls. Christmas - and New Year - means entertaining and cocktails will always get things going with a bang. We’ve got some delicious ones for you, and our experts have teamed each drink with a great-looking - but easy to make - canapé. And if you’re struggling for present ideas, take a look at our Christmas Gift Guide. Finally, on behalf of everyone at HOMEWORKS I thank you for your support over the past year and wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and successful 2019.

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SOFA STYLE New to the SatarianoHome showroom is the Massimosistema, a beautifully stylish sofa from Poltrona Frau with clean lines, geometric volumes and generous and inviting seats. It comes as a collection o fi ed and odular elements - single chairs, two-seater and three-seater sofas with or without armrests, chaise-longue, peninsula elements and a pouf - that gi e ou the fle i ilit to arrange the so a e actl as you wish. Available in fabric or leather. SatarianoHome

FAUX FLOWER POWER The idea of bird and bee-friendly plants has been taken one step further by Dutch designer Matilde Boelhouwer. She has created a set of five artificial flowers that turn rain into sugar water, creating food sources for insect pollinators living in cities where flowers can be in short supply. Launched at last month’s Dutch Design Week, the five flowers are each made from laser-cut screen-printed polyester petals, with a small container attached at the centre, which is connected to a hollow stem. This container collects and contains rainwater which is then transported down the stem to a tank containing sugar, where the two mix together. The solution is then pumped back up into the small container where the insects can access it. In designing the flowers, Matilde Boelhouwer found three flower shapes most favoured by the five insects – Asteraceae, or the daisy family, which is liked by bees and hoverflies, Fabaceae, or the pea family, which attracts moths and butterflies, and Lamiaceae, or mint, a favourite of bumblebees.

She then worked with entomologists to give each flower qualities that would attract the insect species - the containers have been adjusted to the length of the tongue of each species, while the petals are patterned and coloured in the shapes and hues that the insects find most attractive. She was inspired to make the flowers after reading about the fall in the world’s insect population. ‘For me, the relationship between flowers and insects is one of the most fascinating connections found in nature,’ said Matilde. ‘Flowers evolved to serve insects, and insects evolved to serve flowers simultaneously. ‘Nowadays, however, with all of us living in urban jungles made of concrete and stone, the presence of flowers has become something less natural. This lack of flowering has resulted in a drastic insect population decline.’ She hopes to help to reverse this by working with architects, civil engineers and city developers to introduce her flora in to spaces where flowers usually cannot grow.

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TOP TABLE Gordon Guillaumier’s Lake table for Desalto has won in the Furniture category of the annual Archiproducts Design Awards 2018. The awards, which cover all aspects of design and aim to reward experimental research and innovation with an emphasis on the emotional and functional power of a project, are in their third year and 600 products were judged by an international jury of designers that included Paola Navone and India Mahdavi.

The oval-shaped Lake table by the Maltese designer now based in Milan is made of a ceramic top with tubular steel legs. It was judged to have a ‘disarming design thanks to its unconventional simplicity for contemporary everyday life. At first glance, it looks like the still surface of an artificial lake: an asphalt colour mirror, placed into domestic or public settings’.

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Alessi is responsible for some of the design world’s most iconic kettles, and it has new one to add to its collection. The Plissé, designed by Michele de Lucchi, is defined by its folds which have been created by the process of pleating. Exotic motifs in rich colours feature strongly in modern wallpapers - use them to give rooms an eye-catching design focus. At Made from thermoplastic resin and available SatarianoHome abo e right , the Curiosa range of papers from Arte star colourful tropical ora and fauna such as parrots in black and white, the kettle began as a folded and monkeys. The latter can also be found in Cole & Son’s third collaboration between the renowned wallpaper brand and the sheet of paper which was then developed into a Italian luxury design atelier, Fornasetti. Available at Loft (above left), the collection’s 12 designs feature a range of Fornasetti’s functional piece of homeware. Petrolea

whimsical motifs from mischievous monkeys to architectural features and clouds

‘The original comes from Vitra’ international roadshow came

to Malta for one day in the autumn. With a focus on classic and contemporary products including those by renowned designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Verner Panton and Jean Prouvé, the roadshow featured freestanding wooden boxes, each dedicated to a Vitra Original, providing details on its background story, defining characteristics, function or influence. As well, a number of Vitra miniatures, each one an exact replica one sixth the size of the historical original, and Girard’s dolls were displayed in a short staircase leading to nowhere. Vivendo 017

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MEET THE CREATIVES Fredrikson Stallard www. fredriksonstallard.com

Design duo Patrik Fredrikson (right) and Ian Stallard (left) are renowned for transforming materials into unusual and interesting pieces using a combination of digital and craft processes. Described as ‘leading exponents of British avant-garde design’, they recently visited Malta to participate in a series of conversations organised as part of the MICAS (Malta International Contemporary Art Space) concept launch. HOMEWORKS went to meet them... Words: Lisa Gwen Baldacchino

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How did your collaboration begin? Patrik: We met at the bar at Central St Martins [the art and design college in London]. I was doing design and Ian was doing ceramics. Most of our ideas happened around the café. At the ti e atrik worked in an architect’s o fice. t a certain oint we ust realised that we shared the same ‘language’. Ian: There’s an organic process that was developed when we started working together; we share the same ethos related to sustainability and dedication for instance. Our design education brought us together. Our practice was set up to challenge the notions of modernism. What inspires you? Ian: here’s a ourne where we instincti el know it can co e from words. Our ideas come from conversations. In Patrik’s case, it’s natural for him to sketch, and for me to make. e find ins iration in ‘nature’. ut not in the wa eo le think of nature. It could be in other artistic practices, such as contemporary dance, fashion, it could be design, or simply in conversation. We travel, we watch many ballets, visit galleries, powerful performances, we search for the core. Then we gradually formulate things together, something that slowly coagulates. How do you work? Ian: Some of the strongest partnerships in design and art were ‘cou les’ the kind o a finit that si lings o ten ha e. e’re supportive of one another, yet simultaneously critical, especially a out the rocess. e a roduce ewer ite s and o ects ut more quality pieces. Patrik: In act I o ten ste ack ro a ro ect. e re use to ut oursel es in a o and define oursel es as architects or designers. We’ve been obsessed with the notions of functionality, as well as working with something historical and then doing something else with it.

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Our work involves a lot of experimentation. The editing process is very hard; what’s really important is going into the studio and ‘doing’. Ian: The things that we do are often impossible to draw or re licate the ust ha e to e ade. here’s an energ in creating and aking use o that ower rocess. aking an o ect eel e ortless is erha s the ost di ficult to achie e. Patrik: Ours is also a quest for intense energy and e ressi eness. e o ten take o ects and digitise the we blow them up in size to change the perception of a piece. A small maquette, blown up in scale almost takes on the semblance of architecture. Which are your hero pieces? The 2007 Pyrenees Sofa, where, rather than using foam, we carved out of it. Over the years, we’ve gone back to it, taking it to crazy heights, almost making it unusable; it’s interesting when viewed as a sculpture. You can’t think of it as a sofa, but rather as an artistic o ect. It’s an in ented ins iration taken ro so as where history repeats itself, but it’s what’s inside that’s forming it. e’re o ing urther and urther awa ro ‘re eating’ o ects. Then, we’d have to mention the Species sofa, the Atlantic Dining Table, and the Antarctica pieces. There’s a linearity in our work, where one body of work breathes into the next. The ones we have highlighted are the main pieces within the bodies of work, and they form the basis of our work. Have you been to Malta before? Ian: We’ve been to Malta on several occasions. Malta is becoming so much bigger, and more important. It’s such an unusual place, unlike anywhere else. And contemporary art works really well against this backdrop, in this context. Patrik: I feel at home here. It’s incredibly dramatic and hardly a beach resort. And architecture should be equally dramatic, it should follow / complement the context. 019

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IN GOOD TASTE...

Can the plate we eat our food from affect how the food tastes? According to research carried out by Professor Charles Spence it can. ‘Our brain plays tricks on us about what our taste buds are tasting,’ he explains. ‘There have been experiments showing that eating popcorn from a blue bowl tastes saltier than from a white bowl. Similarly, when it comes to shape, an asymmetric, angular plate can bring out the sourness and acidity of food much more than a round plate does.’ Intrigued by this research, designer Reiko Kaneko has created a set of crockery for appliance manufacturer Neff which explores how the colour, shape, texture and weight of crockery impact perce tions o fla our. he li ited edition set includes a starter late a main dish bowl and a desert bowl designed to heighten the taste of each stage of a meal. he fine one china starter dish eatures white and lue gla ing

and a rough te ture re iniscent o fish scales. he angular sha e is ai s to intensi the taste o sea ood or fish ased starters heightening the perception of saltiness. The main dish bowl, made from black stoneware, has a rough, sandpaper-like texture that is designed to enhance the sensation of spiciness. The raspberry shape and texture of the dessert bowl aim to ring out the ruit fla our o sweet dishes while the ink shade increases the sense of sweetness. ‘Ever since I discovered Professor Charles Spence’s work, I’ve been fascinated with the different dimensions that impact taste,’ says Reiko Kaneko. ‘Playing with colour, shape and texture with the goal o ulti atel influencing how diners will taste ood has o ened u a lot o creati e a enues which are reflected in designs.’ Neff.com

BATHING BEAUTY Exotic motifs in rich colours feature strongly in modern wallpapers - use them to give rooms an eye-catching design focus. At The latest bathroom unit from SatarianoHome abo e right , the Curiosa range of papers from Arte star colourful tropical ora and fauna such as parrots the bathroom and and monkeys. The latter can also be found in Cole & Son’s third collaboration between the Gamadecor, renowned wallpaper brand and the kitchen arm of Spanish brand Italian luxury design atelier, Fornasetti. Available at Loft (above left), the collection’s 12 designs feature a range of Fornasetti’s Porcelanosa, combines tradition whimsical motifs from mischievous monkeys to architectural features and clouds with a simplicity. The Blind bathroom unit features a sliding shutter door, reminiscent of 1930s and 1940s furniture, with a washbasin and vanity top made of the same marble, along with plenty of storage. It is just one of many different collections classic to cuttingedge designs, along with a ariet o aterials and finishes in floor and wall tiles together with sanitary ware. As well as a range o urniture that is fitted below basins, also available are mirrors, lighting and every type of bathroom accessory. Satariano

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Tom Dixon

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The British designer who has lit up the world of lighting, but is also designing a wide range of exciting products from armchairs to washing up liquid

ritain’s Tom Dixon is today one of the world’s most sought after designers, with an international client list and a formidable portfolio of products from the iconic S chair, in the permanent collection of the MoMA, New York and V&A, London, to modern classics such as the Copper Pendant and Mirror Ball lights, as well as glamorous interiors such as the Mondrian Hotel. All of which is rather amazing when you consider that he is completely self-taught and came to design via a totally unorthodox route. Tom, now 59, was born in Tunisia and moved to Britain when he was four years old. He found school and then Chelsea Art chool un ulfilling ut oth did allow hi to work with ceramics and experience the satisfaction of turning a raw material into something useful. He left Chelsea School of Art after a motorcycle accident, and what followed was a peripatetic few years with stints as a printer, typesetter, a colourist for cartoon fil s and then as the ass guitarist or a pop-funk band that signed a record deal and toured with The Clash and Simple Minds. This, however, came to a dramatic

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www.tomdixon.net end when a second motorcycle crash left him with a broken arm and rendering him no longer able to play his instrument. It was when a friend, who owned a carrepair shop showed him how to weld, that Tom’s career as a designer began. ‘With welding, you make very solid structures very quickly and the attraction of that technique, and the speed in which I made things, was what turned me into a designer,’ he says. ‘So everything I do has come from industrial technique. ‘People that have inspired me are engineers and sculptors. From Noguchi and Hepworth all the way to Amish Kapoor. And the more maverick engineers like Eiffel you can see the Pylon chair has taken direct influence ro hi ’. In the 1980s, Tom caught the eye of Giulio Cappellini, then head of the eponymous Italian company known for its exciting approach to design, and it was at Cappellini that Tom designed the sculptural S chair and was hailed for his design ingenuity. ‘I have often been asked what the inspiration was behind the S-Chair and, honestly, the only memory I have is of drawing a small doodle of a chicken […] and thinking that I could make a chair

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from it,’ he says. ‘The secret of its success, I believe, was creating an unexpected and unconventional shape in an archetypical comforting material.’ In 1998 Tom became Head of Design at UK Habitat which then had 70 shops, before becoming its Creative Director. ‘I learned a lot,’ he says. ‘You get really fast feedback about what’s worked and what’s not’. He’s taken this experience to his own company which was set up in 2002 and it continues to flourish and has garnered a reputation for superb lighting. ‘It’s partly the fact that I can use the latest technology and partly that I can be more radical,’ says Tom. ‘A lot of people feel unknowledgeable about lighting and maybe I help to simplify it. I think customers who are slightly conservative are more forgiving of innovation or crazy shapes than they would be with furniture.’ But it’s not just the glamorous end of the market that attracts his attention - he has also turned the design spotlight onto more mundane items such as a clear washing up liquid and a jet black hand soap. ‘“Extraordinary objects for everyday use” is my mantra,’ he says. And it is proving a successful one.

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Festive Cheer

Christmas is coming! Over the next 52 pages, be inspired by the many different ideas for festive celebrations. Turn the page for an edited selection of lovely decorations from baubles to ornaments. On page 032 is an easy DIY to create a truly statement table. On page 036 we begin this issue’s homes, all lightly decorated and all with fascinating stories to tell. Cocktails are a Christmas must and on page 061, as well as five delicious drinks, we suggest canapés to pair them with. Finally, let our Christmas Gift Guide help solve your present problems - with many different items to choose from, you’re bound to find just the right thing 025

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A White Christmas The crispness of white is softened by greenery and metallic touches to create a fabulously festive spirit... Styling: Shelley Street Photographs: Warren Heath

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CHRISTMAS TABLE

LET IT SNOW Create a beautiful table that combines white with touches of metallic and green. Start with soft washed-linen tablecloth or length of linen-like fabric, the edges left unstitched for a rustic, raw look. Arrange swathes of greenery down the centre of the table and loosely secure with raffia and or jewellery wire to eep the arrangement fairly contained while still creating a relaxed style. arefully slip sheets of newspaper underneath the arrangement and lightly spray the greenery with white spray paint and whilst wet sprin le on a dusting of gold powder paint. hen the paint is dry to the touch remo e the newspaper. lace metallic and pearlescent hristmas baubles and gold-painted seed pods amongst the lea es and twigs. airy lights can also be wo en into the centrepiece. eam with white croc ery neutral linen nap ins and intage-style stainless steel cutlery. lace presents wrapped in gold metallic paper

LIGHTLY FROSTED ustomise a mason pic ling jar by wetting it and rolling it in a tray of white crystallised sugar. Allow it to dry and carefully tie raffia or string around the top and fi a cutting of greenery around the rim. Place gold tea light candles inside the jars and place a few down the length of the table or anywhere in your home

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PRETTY POSIES

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Posies of natural greenery make a simple but effective decoration. Easy to make, just tie a mix of foliage, including woody herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage, along with white flowers with twine and finish with a raffia bow. Hang them upside down on walls, from the mantelpiece or balustrades, or use them to style up chairs

nstead of traditional hristmas fabric choose linen in refined neutrals and sew simple bags for sweets, trinkets and seasonal fa ours (top). ie with string and finish with a sprig of greenery. rap gifts in metallic gold or white paper and tie with raffia (above). Decorate with sprigs of green, gold stars and leaves. Create a festive table decoration by placing a string of fairy lights in a glass vase

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TREE DECORATION This alternative Christmas tree is made from branches and twigs. To make it yourself, collect pieces of wood in various sizes but keep the width of the branches as uniform as possible. Lay them on the floor in a Christmas tree formation and then carefully join them together using thin wire (floristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or jewellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wire is ideal). Once the twigs are secured in a recognisable shape, hang traditional baubles interspersed with small posies of greenery and sprigs of herbs such as rosemary and thyme, tied together with raffia and string. Add extra interest by lightly spraying some of the posies with white and gold paint. You can also add shells, seed pods (left as is or spray painted) and other natural ephemera. Wind thin strings of button cell batteryoperated fairy lights around the twigs. Hang on a wall, indoors or out, and as a final flourish place a paper pompom or other adornment on top to reference an ornamental tree topper

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A WARM WELCOME Once run-down with floors that were not linked from the inside, smart design has transformed this 400-year-old building into a modern and comfortable home thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfectly cosy at Christmas Architects: Forward Architects Photographs: Alan Carville Styling: Enrika Pizzuto, Eclecticist, Forward Architects Words: Rachel Loos Special thanks: Butlers, camilleriparismode, Eclecticist

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Entrance: the double volume front entrance with oak floors. The round hanging light was over a very large dining table in the family’s old house. When there’s lightning outside, the structure of the lamp dapples the walls with patterns

Above, living room: upstairs, the living room is a relaxed space. A feature wall rendered in microcement and with a real wood-burning fireplace holds the room. The flooring is parquet. A young Araucaria tree is simply decorated for a subtle festive touch. Ferm Living table decorations, vase and carpet, Eclecticist. Table runner, camilleriparismode Left, courtyard: the central courtyard features natural stone flooring and the original external staircase. An olive tree brings in a statuesque element as well as a natural one and gives shade as well as a warmer feel. ‘We spent many months looking for the perfect tree,’ says the homeowner. ‘It had to be tall and thin rather than squat’. Lights strung from the tree are decorative all year round

he challenge of making this 400-year-old property in Gharghur a odern ho e was finding a wa to link the roo s so li ing in it did not mean a constant switching from inside to out. ‘When we bought it none of the rooms were connected,’ says the homeowner. ‘To reach the upstairs you had to cross the central courtyard and take the external stairs. Our brief to the architect was to ake the house ore ergono ic to gi e it flow and not ha e to go out in the rain to reach the bedroom!’ he uilding which the ho eowners elie e housed the first aker in the illage was dark hu id and in a dila idated state with a bathroom built in the central courtyard. ‘When we saw it, the property was a complete disaster but we could see that it had so much potential with many beautiful features such as the arabesque lines of the courtyard, and the original birthing room with its two arches and the niche in the 037

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wall for the statue of a saint,’ says the homeowner. ‘While we wanted the house to be modern, and whiter and brighter, we were clear that we wanted to keep the traditional elements.’ The task of transforming the rundown building was given to Forward Architects. ‘A lot of thought went into each detail,’ says architect Daine Pranaityte Micallef. ‘We were limited in what we could do because of regulations but we were still able to create an internal spiral inside, making it possible to use all the areas without going outside. We also added a master bedroom at the back of the property, a cosy living space overlooking the central courtyard, and a roof study. We also eliminated odd structures in the courtyard, and reinstated its original shape. All this was done in a subtle way, so the new additions would complement and blend in.’ The old rubble walls at ground level were treated for humidity and plastered and then painted white. ‘We wanted a clean look, however we left some stone details exposed, for example the stone arch in the kitchen, to highlight the nice texture of the original walls,’ says Daine. 038

Above, dining area: on the ground floor, one entrance to the home is into the dining area. The soft grey of the concrete floor gives a modern feel, and is warmed by the wooden tables and fabric chairs. A wood burning stove makes it snug, especially in winter. Here, too, a small pine tree is decorated and along with a wall wreath decorates the room for the season. Dining chairs, log basket, Christmas socks, small table accessories, Eclecticist. Anglepoise lamp, table runner, camilleriparismode. Christmas accessories, Butlers Adjacent page, bathroom: emerald green walls are complemented by the Moroccan-style tiles and brass fittings Adjacent page, staircase: at one end of the dining space, the spiral staircase, made of steel with a gypsum plaster railing, links the ground floor with the first floor and above, the roof area

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Above, kitchen: off the dining area, the kitchen is a clean, white space with cabinets that have been kept low-level. ‘As the room is quite narrow and long, we decided to have only low units on both sides,’ says Daine. ‘Tall units housing ovens, a fridge, more storage and a coffee/tea counter are located at the end corridor space which works as the extension to the kitchen. The corridor space is a connection between the TV room and small back courtyard.’ Right, home-made Christmas touches: Dried orange slices and candles wrapped with evergreen sprigs and coloured string are simple to do but make pretty Christmas decorations

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Also retained were the many little niches throughout the house which ensure its history and identity are evident. In the kitchen, however, the architects installed a double lining - creating a false wall within the room, leaving a space in between the two walls for the air to circulate. ‘The state of the walls was very bad – they were uneven and with soil in between so plastering them would have used a lot of plaster and it would have been too thick. A double lining gave us the perfect wall,’ says Daine. The spiral stairs that connects the downstairs living space to the level above is a head-turner, snaking its way between the floors. ‘It’s a take on the garigor staircase but instead is constructed of steel in a raw lacquered finish with a gypsum plaster railing,’ says Daine. Upstairs, the architects created two new rooms, one a stylish but comfortable living room, the other a master bedroom and bathroom.

Left, guest bedroom: the original birthing room is now a guest bedroom, with ensuite bathroom, and retains all the original features including the flagstone flooring. It is reached via the central courtyard. Bed linen camilleriparismode. Furry pillow, butlers Below left, child’s bedroom: neutral colours and good storage create a room that feels calming and restful. Ferm living cushions and toys in teepee, Eclecticist. Small Christmas tree, Butlers Below, guest ensuite: otherwise decorated in all-white, the blue and white tiles in the shower area give this small bathroom character

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A careful palette of materials has been used throughout, the choice complementing the age of the house but at the same time, ensuring a contemporary feel and a real sense of comfort. The homeowners’ work takes them overseas for months at a time. ‘But when we return it feels like home,’ they say. ‘We have put a lot of our heart into it.’

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Top, master bedroom: this room is a new extension to the house and includes a dedicated wardrobe/dressing area, with a small French balcony at the back and en-suite bathroom. It is connected to the old part of the house via a glazed bridge which gives plenty of indirect light to the room. Natural linen bed linen set and bed throw, camileriparismode Above, bathroom: micro-cement walls give texture and a homogeneous look to the bathroom

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A house of many stories Restored with thought and love, this home’s dilapidated grandeur has metamorphosed into a beautiful home for modern living but with its original character intact Architects: Edwin Mintoff Photography: Matt Thompson, MAS Styling: Eliza Costabel,Juliana Castaño Words: Rachel Loos Special Thanks: Design House, Loft, Eclecticist, Flamant, Butlers, Floreal, BoConcept, Sherries, Peppe Micieli

f walls could talk, this house in the village of Safi would have many stories to tell. There would be those that date from 1690, the date carved into one of its walls, perhaps about the Knights of St John and the plague that swept the country but somehow left this village unmarked. And then there are the more recent ones, created by Yael Shohat’s mother, Claire, Countess Henckel von Donnersmarck, who bought this house in 1975 while working in Malta. Claire fell in love with the country and decided to buy a getaway house here. In this house, she entertained extensively; the former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff and his wife were frequent guests at her many parties. ‘My

mother had a very busy life abroad living in Berlin, Washington, Bonn and Australia, so this was her bolt hole away from that life’, says Yael who lives in Sydney. Yael spent many summer holidays in the Safi house as a child, and inherited it on her mother’s death. ‘I am sure there is a lot of love, passion, history and stories in this old house,’ she says. ‘By the time it was mine, though, it had a decaying grandeur.’ She wasn’t too sure what to do with it to begin with, however a solution was reached over a drink with an old friend who often spent time in Europe. ‘He visited the house and loved it, and so suggested that I renovate it and then decide, so with his help that’s what I did,’ she says.

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It’s no surprise that Yael’s friend fell for the house. It has a wonderfully welcoming feel, a wow factor that’s not about being plush but about how good it feels to be in it. ‘The house seems to hug and hold you,’ says Yael. ‘It makes you feel safe and nurtured.’ Which is just as well because the renovation of the building was long, hard, and on occasion dangerous - when installing a new bathroom in a room above the entrance hall, the ceiling caved in, almost taking one of the workmen with it. ‘We took the house back to its bare bones in order to give it another 350 years,’ says Yael. Explains Edwin Mintoff of Edwin Mintoff Architects who were taken on to modernise the property: ‘Our design centred around respecting the intrinsic historical value of the building, and respecting the Maltese townhouse morphology. We tried to keep the structural alterations to a minimum to respect the original building fabric and our interior design was based on cultivating a Mediterranean feeling of vernacular style. ‘Most of the furniture was custom-made and designed to fit into the spectacular existing building, and in order to provide adequate storage we came up with innovative solutions, for example the staircase was custom made to provide storage’. Living room: here, the white paint helps accentuate the vaulted ceiling with its beautiful arches. Sofa throw and pillows, Loft. Other throws and area rug, Design House. Coffee table, Flamant. Floor lamp, Eclecticist. Christmas tree, Floreal. Christmas accessories, Butlers 046

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Above, bedroom: the main bedroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low level bed mimics the earthy-toned ottoman, giving the space a naturaltoned aesthetic Right, guest washroom: because unexpected design elements are hero to an interesting home, a simple wooden box â&#x20AC;&#x201C; turned into a bath transforms a drearily functional guest washroom into something stylish Far right, ensuite bathroom: inspired by the shades of the surrounding vegetation, the couple used Balau wood for their rustic en-suite bath

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Above, bedroom: one of five bedrooms, the walls are clean and white with parquet flooring. The colours of the bedlinen pick up the blue of the shutters. Area rug, bedspread, pillows, throw and stool, Design House. Table lamp, Butlers Left, kitchen and dining space: once two rooms, a wall was demolished to create one large light-filled room that on one side opens up onto the courtyard. The wooden table and chairs add warmth to the white. The made to measure kitchen is made using white Fenix. The cabinets with touch handles, made bespoke, create sleek units for a simple, uncluttered style that fits with the mood of the house. Area rug, Design House. Chairs, Butlers. Flowers, Floreal Top right, landing: Area rug, Bo Concept. Record player, Eclecticist. Plant, Sherries Middle right, staircase/drawer storage for bedroom: Candles and hanging star, Butlers Bottom right, ensuite bathroom: reached by steps from the bedroom, the ensuite bathroom is a beautifully stylish space with patterned tiles and a modern fittings. Linen towels, Loft. Wicker pendant light fitting, Design House

As well as rebuilding areas that were unsafe, the property was entirely re-wired and re-plumbed and the ground floor treated for humidity, which was extensive. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was pulled down to create one spacious room, and above this, the first floor was extended to create another bedroom and bathroom, these accessed via a bespoke, timber staircase. As well windows were added to improve the flow of light. The heavy work done, the walls were plastered and painted, Yael opting for white instead of the original stone. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I wanted clean and clear lines which, are a big and beautiful feature of the house which highlight the vaulted ceiling and arches in addition to the other architectural detailsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Yael.

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Similarly, furniture has been kept to a minimum. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I want people to discuss the architectural features of the rooms rather than the fabric of the sofa,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Yael. As much as she has invested in the property, though, it is a long way from Malta to Sydney and so Yael has decided to sell the house. It now awaits a new owner to write its next chapter.

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Courtyard: this was redesigned in order to create a more functional space and to allow better views from the dining room/kitchen and living room. Decorated with hanging lights on the arbour, it has a lovely festive feel. Tableware and hanging ornaments, Butlers. Throw and green metal chair, Design House. Mini Christmas tree (real), Floreal. Blue glazed pot, Sherries

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Home is where the Heart is A plain modern apartment has been made into a characterful and cheering space thanks to a bold choice of wall treatments and furniture Photographs: Alan Carville, MAS Styling: Fiona Caruana Carabez Words: Rachel Loos Special thanks: ZARA Home

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Living room: part of an open-plan space, the living room leads onto the balcony which has been closed off to create a larger living area. The coffee table is made from the stump of a tree. Pine boughs attached to the wall make a Christmas tree with a difference. Throws and pillows, ZARA home

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Dining space: the mural, which is inspired by the gardens of Tibet (called Lhasa from Tres Tintas; trestintas.com/en), gives the dining area, but also the entire open plan living space, character. Complementing the natural look is the wooden dining table but with the grey tile flooring giving an industrial feel, the homeowner has added an industrial style light. All tableware, ZARA Home

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he saying ‘money can’t buy you happiness’ surely applies to this homeowner. Her last home, an enormous apartment, was in a luxury development where one walked in and was instantly wowed by the high-end luxe that oozed sleek sophistication. ‘But it never felt like home,’ she says. The beginning of this year saw a ‘360 degree change’ in her life. She moved out of the luxury apartment and bought this two-floor duplex maisonette which she has spent the last few months decorating. It is a world away from her last space with bold wall treatments and distinctive furniture. ‘But this is a home that reflects me,’ she says. ‘It has the “Ah factor” rather than the “Wow factor”, and that is what I was after.’

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Below, conservatory: the balcony has been closed off, the homeowner incorporating a glass ceiling for light and also for views of the sky. The plants give a luscious feel and echo the dining room mural Bottom, kitchen: although not large, the kitchen works well with sleek stainless steel units on one wall and an island which is also used as a place to sit and work, and gather when cooking

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Above, bathroom: the ensuite bathroom is a calming space and is linked to the bedroom’s dressing room by the wood-effect porcelain tiles

Left, bedroom: what was a plain white space has been transformed into an interesting room with paint and texture. The striped wall gives the room a seaside shack-style feel which is complemented by the mix of bed linen and the shell chandelier in one corner. Bed cover and throw, ZARA Home

She bought the apartment brand new, and liked it for its abundance of light and the countryside views from the roof terrace. ‘But it’s less than half the size of what I used to live in so I needed to be careful how I used colour so it didn’t look small,’ she says. To give herself more space, she closed off the balcony that leads from the living room, effectively extending the living room and creating an area that’s now a beautifully bright place to relax, with a view of the sky above. ‘As I have the roof terrace, I knew I wouldn’t miss the balcony and it has made a real difference to the interior,’ she says. The stand-out feature of the apartment, however, is the mural that spans one wall. ‘I saw it in a magazine and it just fascinated me and I had to have it,’ she says. ‘Because of it I had to change the colour scheme I had planned and the furniture I had ordered.’ But it was worth it, the large-scale pattern of tropical plants and flowers giving the apartment real personality and warmth. The greenery is picked up throughout the space with indoor plants for a verdant feel throughout.

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‘To complement it, I have kept the rest of the decor with an earthy feel,’ says the homeowner. ‘The carpets are a natural fibre and the coffee table, my favourite furniture piece, is made from the stump of a tree.’ It all comes together to create a wonderfully comfortable home, that’s especially cosy at Christmas. ‘This place reminds me of the home I grew up in,’ says the homeowner. ‘I really enjoy living here - unlike where I last lived, I use every space, and I always look forward to coming home.’

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A Perfect Match Whether for Christmas or New Year, the combination of cocktails and canapés is guaranteed to get the party started. Here are five pairings that look and taste delicious when served together…

Cocktails: James Aquilina Canapés: Chef Joe Vella Wine recommendations: Georges Meekers, Emmanuel Delicata Winemaker Photography & Styling: MAS Special thanks: All crockery and glassware - Cose Casa, Slate - Halmann Vella

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OYSTER PLATTER (makes 4)

Oyster Ice cocktail

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4 Oysters 4 teaspoons olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 20g coriander, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon flavoured caviar 1 teaspoon truffle flavoured caviar 4 lemon segments Handful of basil leaves Cress

Open the oysters, making sure you leave the liquid in the shell. Prepare a mix of olive oil, lemon juice and chopped coriander. Pour the olive oil mix on the oyster and decorate with both caviars, lemon segments, basil and cress.

4cl vodka 2cl dry vermouth 1cl fresh lime juice 3cl strawberry purée Top up with white wine

GLASS: fancy whiskey glass METHOD Pour the first four ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour into the glass and top with white wine. Garnish.

GARNISH: lime, strawberries & caviar

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NEW POTATOES WITH BRIE AND SMOKED BACON (makes 10)

INGREDIENTS 10 new potatoes 100g Brie 80g fried bacon, chopped into small pieces 30g roasted cashew nuts, finely chopped A few stalks of parsley, finely chopped GARNISH: 3 cloves of garlic, peeled, sliced and gently roasted Handful of hazelnuts, halved Handful of red currants 10 small squares of toasted bread METHOD Boil the potatoes in salty water. When they are soft, place in cold water to cool. Then cut the top and bottom of the potato and scoop the middle. Mix together the scooped out potato, Brie, bacon, cashew nuts and parsley. Fill the potato shells with the cheese mix. Cut the toast into a shape of your choice, about the same size as the new potato and place the filled potato on top. Decorate with roasted garlic, hazelnuts and red currants

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Christmas Berries Cocktail INGREDIENTS

3cl brandy 2cl Triple Sec syrup 1cl passion fruit puree 1cl blueberry purée Top up with ginger beer GARNISH: red currants, sage leaves GLASS: wine glass METHOD Pour the first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour into a wine glass and top with ginger beer. Add the blueberry puree. Garnish

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PAN FRIED PRAWNS WITH CHIVE CREAM (makes 10)

Bubbly Pomegranate Cocktail

INGREDIENTS 10 fresh prawns 2 cloves of garlic Pinch of paprika 50g shrimps 20g chives, finely chopped 20g fresh coriander, finely chopped 100g cream cheese ½ lemon, juiced Salt Caviar 2 slices of lemon, cut into small segments 10 small pieces toasted bread Olive oil Butter

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3cl malt whiskey 2cl ginger syrup Top up with Prosecco and pomegranate seeds GLASS: champagne flute METHOD Pour the ingredients into the champagne flute, adding Prosecco and pomegranate seeds

METHOD Fry the prawns in a hot pan in oil and butter, garlic and a pinch of paprika. Prepare the paste by blending the shrimps, chives and coriander, then adding the cream cheese and lemon juice. Spread the shrimp paste on the toasted bread, lay a pan-fried prawn on top of the paste and decorate with a little caviar, a small lemon segment and cress

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DATES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT WRAPPED WITH BACON (makes 10)

INGREDIENTS 10 pitted dates 100g blue cheese 60g hazelnuts 20g basil 5g orange zest 10 slices fine smoked bacon METHOD Combine the blue cheese, hazelnuts, basil and orange zest together and fill the dates with the mix. Lay a slice of bacon out flat and place one date on top at one end and roll until the bacon is all used up. Repeat with the other dates. In a hot pan fry the date until the bacons is cooked and turns a golden brown

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Smokey Chillies Cocktail INGREDIENTS 4cl Bourbon whisky 2cl agave syrup 2 drops Angostura Bitters Top up with ginger ale GARNISH: mint leaves and red chillies GLASS: traditional-style tumbler METHOD Pour the top three ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour into the glass and top with ginger ale. Garnish.

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PAN-FRIED MUSHROOM WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CHERRY TOMATO (makes 10) INGREDIENTS 10 mushroom caps 10g fresh thyme 3 fresh goat cheese slices 50g cherry tomato slices 10 small squares of toasted bread Handful of watercress Olive oil Butter METHOD Melt some butter in a hot pan, and add the thyme and mushrooms. Fry until cooked and remove. Cut the rind off the goat cheese and cut to fit the size of the mushroom cap - you can also use a cutter to create a pretty shape. Cut the toasted bread into a square slightly larger than the mushroom cap.Lay the mushroom cap, smooth side down on the toast square. Alternate two pieces of cheese and two pieces of tomato on top. Drizzle with olive oil and decorate with cress

STRAWBERRY STARS Cocktail INGREDIENTS 4cl gin 2cl fresh lemon juice 3cl strawberry purée GARNISH: fennel, lemongrass, strawberry and blueberries GLASS: Martini glass METHOD Pour the first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour into the glass. Garnish

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Georges' Yuletide Wines

N.V. GIRGENTINA FRIZZANTE, I.G.T. MALTESE ISLANDS Apéritif is French for a drink that, like a variety of canapés, opens a meal: a welcome to your guests that is supposed to stimulate their appetite - not to sate it! So, serve an elegant flute of delicate dry bubbly. Malta’s dry and semisparkling Girgentina Frizzante is a delicious and refreshing choice for its appley fruitiness, pearly froth and minerality. Girgentina Frizzante by Delicata cracks it this cheerful season! 066

N.V. GELLEWZA FRIZZANTE, I.G.T. MALTESE ISLANDS An effervescent wine such as Malta’s top favourite Gellewza Frizzante comes in handy when guests prefer their bubbly pink and off-dry. So, hurrah for this canapé-corker of a sparkler! Gellewza Frizzante by Delicata is packed with strawberry flavours and festively fizzy. Serve well chilled in a flute kept topped-up half-way...

2017 MEDINA MERLOT, D.O.K. MALTA, SUPERIOR Not a sparkler but a glittery Gold Medal-winning red to be kept on standby for those who only drink red - Medina Merlot has a fruity goodness that will really make your guests smile. This varietal-true Maltese Merlot is ripe and fleshy but unoaked so it won’t smother red-wine-shy canapés. This lovely crimson red has a lovely balance of fleshiness, cherry fruitiness and sharpness to please red-or-nothing drinkers this Yuletide.

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1. Relax and put your feet up in style and comfort with a fabulous contemporary rocking chair from JYSK | 2. Add a finishing touch to your home, JYSK is the place to come for all your home decor needs. JYSK | 3.The STING side tables from CATTELAN ITALIA will dress up your sofa perfectly. Available in Titanium Black or Graphite embossed Lacquered Steel base and the top either in Ceramic Calacatta or Glossy Portoro. Starting from â&#x201A;Ź180. DINO FINO HOME | 4. Quilt storage with tilting frame is the perfect mix of beauty, design, comfort and practicality. Wellbeing Bedding | 5. Now that winter is here itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get toasty with our new stock of bed linen and loose rugs. Big Ben Interiors

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1. Melt is a beautifully distorted lighting globe that creates a mesmerizing melting hot blown glass effect. Translucent when on and mirror-finish when off, it emits an attractive, mildly hallucinogenic light. Available in copper, gold and chrome and as a floor and table standing lamp. Eclecticist | 2. An elegant timeless chandelier will add a contemporary style to your interiors. Available in wall lights aswell. Stem Interiors | 3. Modern ceiling spot lamp, ideal for any room in the house .It requires 2 x GU10 led bulb. Price €27.95. Litex Malta | 4. Perla table lamp. VCT | 5. Braille - A different creative adventure where inspiration doesn’t come from a place of an object of the past, but from a value… friendship. Marks of tribalism impressed in a noble material, the glass which needs to be simple but complex, fun but pure…as friendship. Light Design Solutions | 6. MANHATTAN is a contemporary wall lamp with an adjustable led, built in USB and switch.Available in nickel, white or black finish. Light Design Solutions | 7. Warm up the home with a champagne metal and chocolate wood console table. This also has the metal detail on the inside. Coffee table also available. Stem Interiors | 8. The SPU-5RB & SPU5RW pop up sockets with USB points. AJ Electric 068

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The ED Ellen DeGeneres Crafted by Royal Doulton Side Plates 16cm (Set of 4) combine four stylish and sentimental designs into one perfect gift set. Made in porcelain, dishwasher and microwave safe and gift boxed. TKS

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Let there be Light!

1. yder oor light. €207, ebenhams 2/3. Floor lamp and classic desk lamp - in either chrome or anti ue brass finish, this lamp consists of a metal structure and diffuser, ESS 4. Brass table task lamp. €1 2, ne T o ne Interiors 5. Beige lamp ith brass base complete ith linen shade. €150, ne T o ne Interiors 6. Bron e textured gla ed ceramic lamp ith linen shade. €150, ne T o ne Interiors 7. Ceramic table lamps - ith a striking sculptural artistic uality, they re ideal for a console or side table. From € 80, ESS 8. ineapple table lamps - handmade pieces that can be bought ith or ithout the shade. Mdina Glass

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Let’s have some Fun!

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1. Candles by Fornasetti - evocative home scents beautifully housed in hand-crafted ceramic vessels. From €155, camilleriparismode 2. Sid Dickens memory blocks - each handmade block carries a sentimental message, and only 300 of each design are produced. €110, camilleriparismode 3. Monkey figurines, a ailable in t o designs. €55, Contemp Interiors 4. Tall giraffe ornament - yello . €29, ebenhams 5. Noughts and Crosses - just one of many stylish traditional games. €1 0, HE I Luxury Gift Bouti ue 6. oyal Cats. €49.75, Contemp Interiors 7. Shark sculpture on stand. €150, Contemp Interiors 8. intage book box, €17.90 Magnifying glass, € 2.90, ne T o ne Interiors

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1. Set of four antique gold designed mirrors. €220 for a set of 4, One Two One Interiors 2. hite French oor standing mirror. €2 5, HomeTrends 3. Gold mirror ith chain. €25, ebenhams 4. Tone mirror in two sizes. In dark grey, gold or rose. €199, BoConcept 5/6. Crystal bo ls and ases. From €40, Clement 7. Clear glass uadrant ases. From € 9.90, ne T o ne Interiors

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1. Grey and white multi-frame. €62, Debenhams 2. Nero lanterns made from hand-blown glass. Mdina Glass 3. A large assortment of ready-to-hang prints, frames for personal photos. Various frame colours and sizes to choose from. JYSK 4. Tall teal glass vase, €28, Debenhams 5. Small yellow glass vase. €18, debenhams 6. Silver frames. From €15, Clement

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Softly does it!

1. Fur cushion cover. €21.90, One Two One interiors 2. Aurelie teal geo cushion. €31, Debenhams 3. Turquoise velvet cushion. €42, Debenhams 4. Christmas tree sequinned cushion. €39.90, One Two One Interiors 5. Fur throw, 130 x 220cms. €63.90, One Two One Interiors 6. Mohair throw provides a simple touch of elegance on your sofa, armchair or the end of your bed. € 270 (many other types in stock). Boris Arcidiacono 7. Knitted throws, 140 x 180cm. €59.90, One Two One Interiors 8. The Nina Ricci Écume des Jours Gift box is composed of coordinated bath linen: two Hand towels, one Bath towel, one Guest towel and one Wash glove (set price € 140 or make your own combination in a box). Available in soft, powdery colours, the bath linen is finished ith open ork o en borders and a ina icci Maison o en label. Also a ailable in matching bath mats and bathrobes. Boris Arcidiacono 076

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1. Christmas ose collection - hand crafted o ers ith a special coating to feel like the real thing, along ith a scenter perfume to be sprayed onto the o er. €80, Grey Adler 2. Alexia eck, candle and paper eight - collection of highly fragranced, natural ax candles complete ith a paper eight lid. €95, Grey Adler 3. Green brush stroke candle. €28, ebenhams 4. iffuser bottles - made of porcelain ith gold details the ater lily o er is made of mulberry bark. arious si es, from €18, Maison et Lumiere 5. A tasteful contemporary stool ith el et upholstery and brass finish. €75 each, Cose Casa 6. Stressless recliners are a ailable in many different ariations and si es, and ith a space-sa ing. integrated footstool. eli ery in time for Christmas. From €1400, Boris Arcidiacono See Address Book on page 087 for stockist information

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Make a Statement!

1. A selection of marble gifts such as wall clocks, trays, bowls and chopping boards. Halmann Vella 2/4. Selection of trays - in a variety of colours and sizes for statement style. From €30, camilleriparismode 3. Set of two antique gold Victorian bird cages. €91.90 for a set of two, One Two One Interiors 5. Metal tray with silver and black glass surface. €64.71, Debenhams

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1. Add a bit of bold air in your home ith this o ersi ed all clock, €185, Cose Casa 2. Backless metal all clock, 80cm diameter. €99, ne T o ne Interiors 3. tta iani aluminium and chrome uart clock ith glass enclosure. €118, Clement 4. intage glass candle holders. From € 9.90, ne T o ne Interiors 5. A uni ue intage-style chest ith storage for added authenticity. €1 9, Cose Casa 6. Scuttles - an ex uisite collection in different materials and finishes including fireplace guards and tools. From € 5, Granny Smith 7. Fireplace tools the ultimate and stylish fire tools set from Eld ar that includes tongs, brush and sho el and a blo poker. €455, Eclecticist

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Cheers!

1. hiskey Set - fi e piece retro-chic hiskey set ith an elegant faceted design. €29. 2, Cose Casa 2. Garrett decanter and tumbler set from alph Lauren Home. €215, L FT 3. Casablance hiskey and glass set. From €140, Clement 4. hiskey tasting gift box set in a handsome ooden box € 0, Grey Adler. 5. M SE glasses - decorated using real gold in a Greek key design. € 1.2 for a set of t o, Maison et Lumiere 6. Bar Trolley - perfect for elegant entertaining. €2 9, Cose Casa

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1. Hand- o en Moroccan storage baskets - great to store fire ood and logs, maga ines, blankets, toys. From €29. C SAS. 2. Maltese oors Collection mug, €1 .95 four cork placement mats, €50 tea to el, €1 .95, Stephanie Borg. 3. Mugs - choose from a ide selection of fun, cool mugs. From €14.50 each. HE I Luxury Gift Bouti ue. 4. Set of 8 hite and gold espresso cups and saucers, €105. ne T o ne Interiors. 5. Hampers - choose from a range of hampers, or custom-make your o n, according to your taste and budget. ical House

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Little Luxuries!

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1. Deliziosa pots and pans - limited edition set made with impeccable Italian craftsmanship, high-quality materials, technological innovation, and elegant design. Oxford House 2. Krups Espresseria - fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine; just add beans and at a touch of a button, you’re delivered delicious espressos and cappuccinos. €499, AA Mizzi 3. Sicily is my Love kettle - stunning collaboration between Smeg and Dolce & Gabbana. €575, Forestals 4. Nutribullet Balance - connect it to an app via Bluetooth to count calories, proteins, carbs, fat, and sugar. €215, Forestals 5. Bread Street Slate 16-piece dinner set by Gordon Ramsay. €227.95, TKS 6. BODUM travel mug, vacuum, stainless steel, 0.45 l, 15 oz. €26.95, TKS

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1. i obot The oomba obot 980 combines a po erful cleaning system ith intelligent sensors to help thoroughly acuum your oors. i obot cleaning €999, Forestals 2. The iLife 50 obot acuum cleaner is the ne solution for cleaning after a day of ork. It s the ideal acuum and oor mopping robot for hard oors laminate, par uet, tiles, etc. and carpets. It cleans thoroughly in corners and along edges alls, sidebars . Starting from €159, Klikk . Miele premium domestic appliances are designed, tested and engineered to last for up to 20 years. The Miele C1 Compact acuum cleaner is reno ned for its high suction po er. n offer at €1 9,Forestals. 4. oodler Start Essentials en Set - mo messy resin or glue, instead a oodler Start rinting en, t o packs of oodler Start Eco- lastic 48 strands in eight colours , a micro- SB charging cable, and a oodler Start ro ect Book. €59.95, Klikk 5. Met has been de eloping and manufacturing products in Germany for almost 80 years. . The first-class T s stand for technical perfection in terms of longe ity, reliability, image and sound uality as ell as ease of use. 2 starting from €189 50 from €4 9 5 from €799, Klikk See Address Book on page 087 for stockist information

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High Fidelity!

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1. Sonos - a iFi-enabled ireless net ork that fills a home ith pure, immersi e sound, room by room. From €199, Forestals and Matrix 2. Bermuda Turntable - an iconic t o-speed turntable on legs or as a table top from Crosley, offering full-range stereo speakers and pitch control. Also in grey, €270, Eclecticist. 3. B Beosound 1 - a portable Multiroom ireless speaker in carefully crafted aluminium in a compact conical design ith smooth re ecti e surfaces. €1295, Astral. 4. Game ice - combine the latest i S de ice from Apple ith Game ice - o er 950 games - for a phenomenal mobile gaming experience. A ailable for i hone and i ads. €110, iCentre. 5. enon 29F - dust off those inyl records The -29F turntable from enon ill play through a system ithout a phono input. €159, Astral 084

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1. B&O Beoplay H4 - crafted from authentic leather, aluminium, and steel, these wireless headphones offer Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound and Bluetooth convenience. €299, Astral 2. Marshall Kilburn - only 2.5 kg but the loudest speaker in its class, delivering clear midrange, deep bass and extended highs that are unrivalled for a speaker this size, along with multi-directional sound. €299, iCentre 3. Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II - engineered with world-class noise cancellation plus hassle-free wireless technology and up to 20 hours of battery life. €329, Doneo 4. Bose Soundsport Free In-Ear Wireless Headphones - clear, powerful sound from Bose’s first truly ireless in-ear headphones that are engineered to stay in place, and stay comfortable. €199, oneo. 5.JBL Free X Wireless Bluetooth earphones - completely free from ires ith 24 hours of combined playback, three ear-tip and t o gel slee e si es, splashproof orry free I 5 certified design. From €129, Klikk 6. Urbanista e ork Bluetooth headphones - featuring acti e noise cancellation A C for 1 hours of noise-free, pure musical en oyment on one single charge. €149, iCentre 7. B Beoplay 2 - fully portable, splash and dust-resistant Bluetooth speaker ith a rich sound. €1 9, Astral See Address Book on page 087 for stockist information

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Curios!

1. Helmets and busts - famous historical figures including Alexander the Great, Hercules, Caesar and more. From €125, Granny Smith 2. Egyptian Mythology - figures of Horus, Khnum, Thot, Tutankhamun and many more. From €125, Granny Smith 3. Betty Boop - official range of collectable, superblycrafted and hand-painted resin figurines. From €49, Granny Smith 4. Apollo bust - made from reconstituted marble. €480, Maison et Lumiere 5. Deer painting, 80x80cm. €120.75, Contemp Interiors

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ADDRESS BOOK

ADDRESS BOOK AA Mizzi Triq is Salib tal - Imriehel, Mriehel. 2148 8168. www.aamizzi.com

Doneo Park Lane Buildings, Mountbatten Street, Hamrun 21 230 741. www.doneo.com.mt/

Loft Triq San Pawl, Naxxar. 2099 9966. www.loft.com.mt

AJ Electric 3rd September, 1798 Street. Mriehel Industrial Zone, B’Kara. 2149 4594. www. ajelectric.com.mt

Eclecticist Triq il- Pitkali, Attard 9980 0751 https://www.facebook.com/eclecticist.eu/about

Maison & Luminere 23 Triq San Tumas, Ħal Luqa. 2788 8200. www.maisonetlumiere.com

Astral Enterprises Abate Rigord Street, Ta’ Xbiex. 2134 0562. www.astral.com.mt Big Ben Interiors 223 - 225, Triq In-Naxxar, B’kara. 2144 7347 www.bigbeninteriors.com.mt Boris Arcidiacono 233, Tower Road, Sliema 2133 3638 / 9. www.borisarcidiacono.com BOV 58, Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera. 2131 2020. www.bov.com.mt Brands / BoConcept Brands International Ltd, Triq tal - Balal, San Gwann. 2144 4110. www.brands.com.mt Brighter Solutions Ahwa Galea, Il-Mosta. 2143 7445. www.ledmalta.com.mt Camilleri Paris Mode 54, St. Catherine Street, Rabat. 2010 2030 / Triq il- Karmnu, Tas-Sliema. 2134 4838. www.camilleriparismode.com

Emmanuel Delicata Winemaker, The Winery on the Waterfront, Paola. 2182 5199. www.delicata.com ESS ESS Building, Triq San Gwakkin, Mriehel. 2125 5777. www.ess.com.mt FGP 109, Triq Valletta, Luqa. 2167 3627. www.fgp.com.mt Flamant Pjazza Tigne, The Point, Sliema. 2395 7630. facebook: FlamantMalta Forestals Forestals Group of Companies, Mriehel Bypass, Mriehel 2343 6000 forestals.com Grey & Adler 9 Toni Bajada Street, Naxxar 2740 6407. www.greyandadler.com/ Granny Smith 85, Triq San Pawl, Naxxar. 2141 8984. www.grannysmith.com Halmann Vella The Factory, Mosta, Road, Lija. 2143 3636. www.halmannvella.com

CAS Ltd 206, Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, Santa Venera. 2123 0777. www.casmalta.com

Henri Pjazza Tigné, Tigne Point, Sliema, TP01 2010 6306. www.henri.com.mt

Clement Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara Bypass, Birkirkara 2149 4654. www.facebook.com/ clementjewelersmalta/

HometrendsHomeTrends Home & Garden, J.P.R buildings, Taz-Zwejt street Industrial Estate, San Gwann 2144 5654 | Mdina Road, Zebbug. 2146 0987. www.hometrends.com.mt

Contemp Interiors 119 Naxxar Road, Birkirkara 2144 2116 https://www.facebook.com/ ContempInteriors/ Cosa’s 55, St Paul Street, Naxxar. (Opposite Antenna) 2142 1110 / 7900 1606 www.cosas.com.mt Debenhams The Point Shopping Mall, Tigne/ Main Street Shopping Complex, Paola. 2247 2000. http://debenhams.com.mt Dino Fino Al Sadi Fino Company Ltd, Triq -ilFerrovija, St.Venera. 2124 0100. www.dinofino.com Dical Group Triq San Anton Abbati, Mosta 2142 4601 https://www.dicalhouse.com

I centre Tagliaferro Centre, High Street, Sliema 2256 4431 https://www.icentre.com.mt/ JDS Furniture Main Street, Mellieha. 2152 2390. www.jdsfurniture.com JYSK Triq Il -Mosta. Lija. 2713 7364. www.jysk.com.mt Klikk Triq Dun Karm, B’kara Bypass, B’kara. Klikk (Concept store), Tal- Barrani, Zejtun. 2750 2750. www.klikk.com.mt Light Design Solutions Ltd Triq Emmanuel Schembri, B’kara. 2149 6843. www.lds.com.mt

Mattress Collection Tal Balal Rd, San Gwann 2146 1962/ Mdina Road, Triq Il-Kbira, Ħaż-Żebbuġ . 2146 1961. www.mattresscollection.com.mt Mdina Glass Crafts Village, Ta’ Qali, Attard 2141 5787. https://www.mdinaglass.com.mt one two one Qui - si -sana Seafront, Sliema 21422948/9. http://onetwoone.eu/ Oxford House Triq L-mdina, Mriehel. 2546 4000. www.oxfordhouse.com.mt Satariano 122, Triq il -Wied Ta’ I - Msida, B’kara. 2149 2149. www.satariano.com SatarianoHome Triq Marina, Pieta. 2149 2149. www.satariano.com Stephanie Borg 33, Santa Katarina Street, Rabat, Malta 9916 1469. https://stephanieborg.com/ Stem Interiors The Quay, Ix-Xatt Ta’Xbiex, Ta’ Xbiex. 2133 2019. www.steminteriordesign.com Sunsource Naxxar Road, Birkirkara. 2758 1303. www.sunsource.com.mt The Garden Studio 16, Triq Nelson, Cospicua. 9960 9552. www.thegardenstudio.com.mt TKS 82, Triq in-Naxxar, San Gwann. 2060 1055. The Point, Sliema. The Duke gozo. www.tks-onlinestore.Com VCT Ponsomby Street, Mosta 2143 2571 www.facebook.com/vctmalta/ Wellbeing 5/6 Msida Valley Road, Birkirkara. 2131 6678. www.wellbeingbedding.com Zara Home Pama, Valletta Road, Mosta. 2349 6789. Tower Road, Sliema / Tower Road, Sliema. 2258 2977/ Pavi Shopping Complex, Manuel Dimech Street, Qormi. 2270 0700. www.zarahome.com/mt

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