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Winter wishes...
FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome to our Festive Home issue, packed full of ideas for friends, family and the home. If you are planning to revitalise your home in the New Year, we have plenty of ideas for updating your home from the wonderful companies in our Directory. In the lead up to the festive celebrations, we’ve included some very helpful advice from our top UK chefs on how to prepare delicious food in the kitchen. We also look at different ways of gifting and how to find meaningful gifts. There is something quite special about curling up with a good book, and we have an absolutely delightful collection of Top 10 Festive Reads, plus a Gift Guide and Winter Beauty Round-up, full of gorgeous gift inspiration. Alternatively if you are planning a last-minute getaway, or are looking ahead to next year’s holidays we have plenty of suggestions in the reprise of our Autumn Escapes magazine. As this is our last magazine for 2019 we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to our magazines throughout the year, to the fabulous companies in our Directory, the authors and the PR/ publicity teams who always respond to our requests so promptly, and to YOU, our wonderful readers who always give us such positive feedback. We wish you all a very happy festive holiday and a peaceful 2020. Kaye, Louise and the whole Hot Brands Cool Places team xxx www.hotbrandscoolplaces.com
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GROHE GROHE is a global leader in premium bathroom and kitchen fittings, offering complete bathroom solutions from brassware, ceramics and accessories to some of the most innovative shower and toilet systems, as well as a diverse range of sinks, taps and innovative WaterSystems for the kitchen. Additionally, GROHE also has an expanding portfolio of digital and professional product offerings. All GROHE products are developed with the brand’s core values in mind; innovative technology, sustainable credentials and superior quality and design.
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GO MODERN Stylish new designs for autumn/winter 2019. We work with Europe’s leading designers and manufacturers to bring you high-quality contemporary furniture for every room in the house. Our furniture includes fitted and freestanding wardrobes, wall units, family friendly extending dining tables, sofas, armchairs, and beautiful weather-proof outdoor furniture designed to last.
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BLACKPOP Established in 2013, maverick design label Blackpop create elegantly distressed wallpapers, plush velvet fabrics, furniture and rugs that punk up the rich tapestry of the past. Opulent yet random anarchic patterns on richly figured fabric and wallpaper, create bold designs for statement styling. All Blackpop designs are proudly manufactured in the UK using the latest in digital print technology.
www.blackpop.co.uk
T R E A S U R E T ROV E The Treasure Trove is an online Shabby Chic and Vintage Furniture Store based in East Sussex. We source our furniture from all over the UK and Europe, searching for time-worn or faded items that need The Treasure Trove’s restoring touch. All our furniture is lovingly hand painted and restored and delivered directly to your door with FREE UK DELIVERY. Why not see what treasures you can find?
www.thetreasuretrove.co.uk
J U S T FA B R I C S Just Fabrics is the Cotswolds favourite fabric company. One of the largest online fabric retailers with two showrooms in the Cotswolds, Just Fabrics has served customers for over 25 years. Made to measure curtains and blinds are hand finished in their workroom. There is a wide range of designer and clearance fabrics on the website.
www.justfabrics.co.uk
N A T U R A L R U G C O M PA N Y The Natural Rug Company is a small family business specialising in the sale of made to measure bordered rugs made from Sisal, Seagrass, Coir and/or Wool. Contact Val for more information or to obtain samples from our free sampling service.
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CHRISTMAS COOKING: TIPS AND TRICKS FROM TOP CHEFS Here are some tips and tricks for each element of the traditional Christmas meal: from jazzing up old sprouts, to adding an overripe banana to your mince pie mix, to what to do with your leftovers. All from tip-top chefs, including Monica Galetti, Jason Atherton, Ben Tish and Tom Aikens. On carrots and parsnips… To make your carrots doubly tasty, boil them in carrot juice instead of water for extra flavour! Tom Booton - THE GRILL AT THE DORCHESTER Part of the problem with a big Christmas lunch is the space issue - it is very difficult to cook everything and get it all already at the same time! To battle this, you can roast your carrots and parsnips in frying pans on the stove instead of in the oven.
Try dressing your sprouts in the cooking juices from your pigs in blankets (rendered sausage fat and trim from the pancetta) – you’ll change people’s lives forever!
Try adding little extras to your vegetables to give them a zing: chestnuts and bacon lardons to Brussel sprouts; lemon, thyme and tarragon to roast carrots; honey and thyme sprigs to roast parsnips.
Scott Paton - BORINGDON HALL On roasties… If you only have one oven, cook your roast potatoes the day before, then re-heat while the turkey is resting. Always blanch potatoes for 3-4 minutes before roasting to ensure your roasties are crispy outside and soft and creamy inside.
Tom Aikens – MUSE, TOM’S KITCHEN On sprouts… Pan-fry Brussel sprouts with sliced kumquat. Use spices; roast carrots with Vadouvan (mix of curry and spice from the Pondicherry region in India, used to be French colony) and seasoned Bergamot juice.
Michael Caines - LYMPSTONE MANOR On turkey…
Gregory Marchand - FRENCHIE COVENT GARDEN
Keep in mind that the turkey legs and breast are two totally different muscles, so to be at their absolute best they require two different cooking techniques. Ask your butcher to remove the crown, wishbone and the thigh bones from each leg, this will make carving easier after a few festive drinks! What I love to do with the de-boned turkey legs is stuff them with your favourite kind of sausage meat or sage and onion stuffing, add cranberries, apricots and classic Christmas spices. Roll this up, season with salt and pepper, brush with a little oil. Wrap in baking parchment and foil and its ready for the oven.
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This really packs in the flavour and is much quicker than cooking the whole bird on the bone. For the turkey crown, brining it ahead of time and basting throughout the cooking process results in the most beautifully moist and tender breast with golden skin. Paul Ainsworth - PAUL AINSWORTH AT NO.6 / THE MARINERS / MAHE / ROJANOS IN THE SQUARE
On bread sauce… Bread sauce can be bought pre-prepared but it is so simple to make from scratch and is guaranteed to taste better than the supermarket version. Use sourdough bread and infuse the milk with spices including cloves, cinnamon, mace and bay to add a depth of flavour. Jason Atherton - The Social Company
On gravy…
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Make your gravy a week before and freeze it, then bring it out the night before to defrost. Paul Ainsworth - PAUL AINSWORTH AT NO.6 / THE MARINERS / MAHE / ROJANOS IN THE SQUARE On Yorkshire puddings… Make your Yorkshire pudding mix on Christmas eve. Allow the mix to rest in the fridge overnight and, on the day, pull it out about an hour before you’re ready to cook. Don’t forget to get your tins and oil nice and hot for the best results! Paul Ainsworth - PAUL AINSWORTH AT NO.6 / THE MARINERS / MAHE / ROJANOS IN THE SQUARE
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On Christmas pudding… My secret Christmas tip is one for unbeatable mince pies that I came across whilst working in Australia. Simply put an over ripe banana into your mince mix, and it makes them extra gooey and super sticky! Oli Martin - HIPPING HALL On the cheese course… Serving temperature is key! Make sure your cheese is room temperature when serving. Take it out of the fridge at the beginning of your meal so it has all the time it needs to temper. When quince season is here, keep it Christmassy and add spices. Gregory Marchand - FRENCHIE COVENT GARDEN On leftovers… A great way to use up a ham hock is to shred the ham from the bone and then fry in a little oil until crispy. Serve crumbled over blanched hispi cabbage for the best Boxing Day dish.
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Monica Galetti
For Christmas I like to make food reminiscent to childhood and family gatherings, for example we always had a pineapple glazed ham. My Christmas tip would be to glaze your ham using tinned pineapple which I blitz it to puree, then add it to a simple caramel (heat caster sugar in a saucepan until golden). This makes a nice thick glaze ready to brush over your ham, which doesn’t run off the sides.
Tom Booton - THE GRILL AT THE DORCHESTER My favourite thing to make with Christmas leftovers is bubble and squeak with the leftover vegetables and protein. Fry off some onions and smoked bacon until starting to colour, and then add leftover potatoes, vegetables and chopped meat. Transfer these to a tray and bake until golden and crispy on top. Serve with a fried duck egg with a runny yolk for a selfsaucing feast. Scott Paton - BORINGDON HALL
Monica Galetti - MERE For vegetarian choices.... We have lots of vegetarians on my wife’s side of the family and I always find a vegetarian wellington goes down a treat. Using different types of vegetables in different preparations makes it an interesting eat – I make a mushroom duxelle, confit some carrots and beets, then slice parsnip thinly. You can ultimately put anything in. Build it like a traditional wellington with pancakes and a good puff pastry. It’s a show stopper when it comes out of the oven and can be made in advance and cooked on the day. Paul Leonard - FOREST SIDE For turkey alternatives… For a turkey alternative, but staying traditional, try a slow roast pork belly. This is what I’ll be serving for my family this year with roasted spiced quince and seasonal cabbage steamed and finished with orange, chilli and marjoram and potatoes roast with thyme and garlic. Salt your pork overnight along with thyme and garlic and roast in a very hot oven (220c) to get the skin very crispy. After 25 mins turn the heat down to 160c and finish cooking for a couple of hours until tender. 30 mins before taking it out, throw a quarter quince studded with cloves into the roasting tray to soften and soak up the pork juices. Ben Tish – NORMA
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T H E H E A D B OA R D WO R K S H O P The Headboard Workshop's user friendly website makes choosing beautiful headboards easy. They have over 30 years of experience in delivering exceptional craftsmanship, skilfully made products to order and on time, leaving you free to relax along with hundreds of delighted customers nationwide.
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THE FOOTSTOOL WORKSHOP The Footstool Workshop are an experienced team of skilled craftsmen, designers and upholsterers, having been in the furniture business for over 20 years. Whether you want something to sit on, to rest your weary feet on, to stack your magazines on, to use as storage or just to look beautiful to fill a large space, TFW have loads of gorgeous products to choose from..
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L OA F Loaf has launched new loafy goodness this Autumn including lighting, sofas, beds and cabinetry. They've also invented a squishy new category which they're calling "squidgers". Squidgers are cleverly deconstructed - so there are no hard edges - and filled with marshmallowy foam bags that keep bouncing back. And because they're squeezable they are absolutely ace in tight spaces and also brilliant for sofa jumping!
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LSA INTERNATIONAL With over 50 years’ expertise, LSA International creates distinctive products for the home, defined by their signature combination of contemporary design and superior craftsmanship. Complex hand production methods are used to transform raw materials to exacting standards, ensuring every product offers enduring, quality craftsmanship and genuine sense of originality.
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JOHN ATKINSON BLANKETS John Atkinson blankets are woven and hand finished in the heart of Yorkshire using the skills, knowledge and craftsmanship that can only be achieved by hundreds of years of passionate and dedicated manufacture. Our blankets dress the homes of Royalty across the globe and are the perfect traditional finishing touch to any home.
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ELLA JAMES Shop at www.ellajames.co.uk for pretty gifts and inspiration - a gorgeous selection of delightful gifts and items for your home.
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LITTLE LUCY WILLOW At Little Lucy Willow we create luxurious yet affordable children’s bedroom furniture for babies, toddlers and teens. Comfort and safety is our top priority, with stunning, timeless design our speciality. From the intricately carved Florence Flutterby Collection to the sharp and sophisticated Gustavian Range, a beautiful child’s bedroom is guaranteed.
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HARTLEY BOTANIC Historic Greenhouse and Glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic has been making its beautiful and elegant handmade, made-to-order horticultural buildings for over 80 years and offers an incomparable range. Founded in 1938, the company is one of Britain’s oldest and most trusted Greenhouse manufacturers and its entire product range is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society.
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AT T I C U S & G I L DA Atticus & Gilda is a night wear company based in London designing stylish PJ's nighties & travel accessories for boys & girls. Using thoughtfully sourced fabrics all in 100% cotton.
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Feature HOW TO GIVE MEANINGFUL GIFTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON This year seems to have flown by, with many of us busier than ever and suddenly the festive season is upon us.
poem/reading/message written for them in calligraphy perhaps with illustrations. Remember to allow time for this to be created.
2019 has raised awareness of the importance of our planet, sustainability and the need to think carefully in all aspects of our lives. So when choosing gifts there is an opportunity to put this into practice,
Gift them membership of an organisation, something that gives ongoing pleasure, particularly if it gives something back to the community.
One way of doing this is to talk to friends and family about different ways of gifting, recognising that it can create both stress and unnecessary expense and setting sensible limits on the spending. Also use natural and alternative ways of gift wrapping. If you do want to give something try and find meaningful gifts, think about the conversations you have had with family and close friends, often it’s the little and more personal gifts that bring the most joy. Given that many of us have less time, one suggestion is a gift of an experience, think about the person, is there something that you know they love doing that could either be done together, or as a special treat for them?
Inspire their creativity, giving them the components to create; a journal, handmade paper, pencils, paints, embroidery threads, craft kits. Support their ambition, perhaps find something that could help them take the first step towards achieving something that they have always wanted to do, it is never too early, or late to try something new. Gardening, choose something that they could plant either indoors, or outside that will bring lasting pleasure. Choose a book, that they can take the time to read and relax with, we have a selection of book gift ideas further on in this magazine.
Home made gifts can be very special, there are so many ways of creating this from cooking, gardening, crafting, sewing, knitting etc.
Find gifts that encourage people to move away from technology, a new card, or board game that will encourage people to laugh and have fun together.
Personalisation, if you are not confident in your own skills, or don’t have the time to create your own home made gift, there are many very talented crafts people who can create and personalise something for you. Or you could create something that evokes memories, like an album of special photographs, or have a special
Give something back by donating to a charity, or the local community, doing something together, choosing your own way of helping others. Above all, see gifting as a time to spend time together, to reflect and share your hopes for 2020.
DOUGLAS THE BOY WONDER Love dogs. Love design. Love Douglas The Boy Wonder! Douglas is an antique dog discovered in an antique shop in deepest darkest Norfolk. His gift and accessories range is fresh, contemporary and sure to delight any fan of dog inspired design.
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Book Choices
With the nights drawing in and the weather changing - it's the perfect time to read, or give a book to friends and family from our wonderful selection...
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy
The Lost Orchard: A French chef rediscovers a great British food heritage by Raymond Blanc Over the past seven years, Raymond Blanc has planted an orchard of 2,500 trees in the grounds of his hotel-restaurant in Oxfordshire. Yielding about 60 tonnes of fruit for his kitchen each year, it is full of ancient and forgotten varieties of British apples and pears, along with walnut trees, quince, medlars, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, damsons and cherries. A further 600 heritage fruit trees have been added from Raymond's home in the Franche-Comte region of France. The Lost Orchard is a love letter to each of these varieties, complete with beautiful black and white drawings, fascinating information and anecdotes about each fruit, along with recipes and stories. www.amazon.co.uk
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A reminder of the most important things in life. A book of hope for uncertain times. From the author: ‘My hope is that the book goes some way to helping people live more courageously, more honestly and with more love for themselves and others.’ – Charlie Mackesy Enter the world of Charlie’s four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most poignant life lessons. Charlie’s first book includes his most-loved illustrations and new ones too. The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos. ‘A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart’ – Richard Curtis www.amazon.co.uk
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Festive Book Guide
Rick Stein's Secret France by Rick Stein Real French home cooking with all the recipes from Rick’s new BBC Two series. Over fifty years ago Rick Stein first set foot in France. Now, he returns to the food and cooking he loves the most … and makes us fall in love with French food all over again.
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Rick’s meandering quest through the byways and back roads of rural France sees him pick up inspiration from Normandy to Provence. With characteristic passion and joie de vivre, Rick serves up incredible recipes:
Strictly Come Dancing sashays onto our screens again with a fantastic new cast of stars ready to brave the dance floor. Swot up on your dance expertise and discover how the Strictly magic is created.
Discover the enchanting essence of authentic French home cooking with the man who introduced us to it.
With exclusive interviews with the pro dancers, their celebrity partners and the fabulous judges, this is your perfect partner for this year’s Strictly extravaganza.
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Dah dah dah dah dah dah dah, dah dah dah dah dah…Go behind the sequins on the latest series of Strictly.
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Only Connect: The Difficult Second Quiz Book by Jack Waley-Cohen To accompany Only Connect on BBC2, Britain’s toughest quiz book returns, with a full series’ worth of brain-busting questions, OC trivia, and expert guidance by presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell. WHT CNNCTS THS CLS? Only Connect questionsetter (and former champion) Jack Waley-Cohen returns with an NEW collection of 200 cryptic, brain-busting questions, including many never-before- broadcast and all-new ones exclusive to the book. Organized into a series of discrete 4- round games, each game increases in difficulty, as you try to reach the grand final. It's like having your very own full series of Only Connect at home.
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Book Choices
How to Grow Old by John Bishop A beginner's guide to the inevitable - old age - from one of the UK most successful stand-up comedians. Whether he likes it or not, John is getting older. His hair is greying, it’s getting that much harder to stay fit, and the potential to become something of an embarrassment is ever increasing. But hope is not lost. How to Grow Old is John’s offering to the world. With sage advice on how to avoid the common pitfalls of age, intimate confessions and spit-your-dentures-out hilarious commentary on his own advancing years, this is his observational comic writing at its very best. www.amazon.co.uk
Parisian Chic Encore by Ines de la Fressange Ines de la Fressange – France’s icon of chic – has a knack for sharing her personal style and beauty tips – gleaned from decades in the fashion industry – with humour and verve. She has fully updated this new edition of her international best seller with key accessories, tips for editing your closet and extensive addresses for sourcing the very best in Parisian style today. Her classic advice on how to dress like a Parisian never goes out of style – from her 10-minute beauty routine to her wardrobe built around only seven affordable basics mixed with high-fashion touches and great accessories. Her completely refreshed sources for chic Parisian fashion, beauty and interiors provide inspiration for readers everywhere. She also handpicks her favourite Parisian travel recommendations: hotels and restaurants, itineraries for unusual places to visit and a bespoke guide for family fun. www.amazon.co.uk
Festive Book Guide
Mabel Bunny & Co. - Claire Gelder 15 loveable animals to crochet using chunky yarn
A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals by Millie Marotta In the book, as you weave your way from the ocean to the forests, from mountain tops to the Arctic tundra, you’ll discover a collection of endangered animals (from the scaly Pangolin to the unique Tiger Tail Seahorse, to the unexpected Giraffe) that call these places home and what people can do next to next to help them survive and thrive. Designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists, naturalists, biologists, zoologists, volunteers and nature lovers, as well as educate on the amazing wildlife that is currently under threat, A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals is publishing in a beautiful oversized hardback edition, showcasing Millie’s incredible, intricate artwork. www.amazon.co.uk
Draw Great Characters by Beverly Johnson Everything you need to know about drawing characters with confidence. Beverly Johnson’s book is packed with scores of fun exercises that will really motivate young beginner artists who are just getting interested in drawing for animation, comic book art, or just for pleasure. In a series of beginner-friendly exercises, she explores how to conceptualize wonderful, convincing characters and shows how to translate ideas into great professional-looking drawings. The book is organized into key chapters associated with what makes engaging, three-dimensional characters. This book demonstrates how to create diverse characters with strong personalities, unique mannerisms and interests; how to understand their motivations, find their passions and make them come alive. Split into 75, easy-to-follow and fun exercises, Bev leads the young reader through the techniques and skills needed to create their very own characters www.searchpress.com
Fall in love with these oversized toys, then crochet them all, including three mini versions. Who could resist these loveable toys and their babies? De-stress by snuggling up with Mabel Bunny and her friends oversized crocheted toys, perfect for giant cuddles and little hands. Not just for children, the soft, chunky yarn and floppy limbs will appeal to all, so make them for yourself or give as gifts (if you can bear to part with them). Mabel makes a great reading companion and at about 70cm tall from head to paws, the animals sit comfortably on a shelf or at the end of your bed. As well as fifteen different animals to crochet and love, including a dragon, a polar bear, a red panda and a pig, you can also make a mini Mabel, octopus and koala, which are 30-40cm tall. The projects are pitched at beginners to improvers and are suitable for someone who has mastered the basics of crochet. So be inspired, choose a pattern to start and be prepared to fall in love with this collection of adorable toys. www.searchpress.com
Festive Gift Guide If you are looking for something stylish and unusual for a Festive Gift, here is a collection of inspirational ideas:
PRESTAT TRUFFLES Decorate your tree this Christmas with an elegant stocking-shaped box filled with irresistible Prestat truffles, available from the Royal Opera House shop. HOMES & ANTIQUES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION Each month we will provide you with: • Inspirational interiors, which artfully blend the old and the new • Fascinating features that delve into the history of design • Antiques collecting advice, including shopping guidance and caring tips • Practical guides to updating rooms • Upcoming antiques fairs and auctions near you
With four melt-in-the mouth ganache truffles made using grapes from the Champagne capital, Épernay, the Marc de Champagne Stocking is the perfect Christmas morning treat to kick start the festivities! Alternatively, the Praline Truffle Stocking with crushed roasted hazelnuts makes the ideal gift for family or friends over the holiday season. Royal Opera House Shop - shop.roh.org.uk
Subscribe today for yourself or as a gift and enjoy the convenience of having your Homes & Antiques magazine delivered direct to your door! https://www.homesandantiques.com/magazine/
MOCCIS® Luxury hand sewn Swedish moccasins Moccis are a hybrid of a sock and slipper in one, making them the perfect footwear for cozying up during the festive season.. They feature a soft leather sole and can be machine washed. Available for babies, children and adults and come in over 30 fun designs, including more than 20 'Twinning' designs. Available from: https://moccis.co.uk
SWAN LAKE: REIMAGINING A CLASSIC Swan Lake: Reimagining a Classic precedes the first revival of the production in March 2020 - A Photographic Journey Behind-The-Scenes Of The Royal Ballet Royal Opera House shop - shop.roh.org.uk
DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES (VEGAN) Beautifully packaged, the Love Cocoa Truffles are Vegan-Friendly, Organic and Fair Trade. Covered in flakes to add extra character, this perfectly smooth and intense dark chocolate is 72% cocoa from Peru. Royal Opera House shop - shop.roh.org.uk
ROYAL BALLET WALL CALENDAR Keep track of all your important dates in 2020, with the Royal Ballet Wall Calendar Royal Opera House shop - shop.roh.org.uk
BRING THE UNDERGROUND HOME THIS CHRISTMAS Home to a world famous collection of retro and vintage transport themed art, there is something for everyone. TUBE LINES TEA TIN PARTNERED WITH MIND THE GAP SHORTBREAD TIN The vibrantly coloured Tube Line Tin is filled with a box of fragrantly flavoured English Breakfast tea bags, while the Mind the Gap tin is brimming with delicious and traditional shortbread biscuits. London Transport Museum shop www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk
Posters are available to print to order, and with a library of over 5,000 including first and limited editions. Art available from London Transport Museum shop Starting from £15 www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk
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WARM YOUR SOUL HANDCARE COLLECTION Warm your soul and enjoy beautifully clean, soft hands with the festive aromas of mandarin and clove, with an attractive caddy to provide the perfect treat to keep by your sink. REVIVE YOUR SENSES Rise and shine and enjoy beautifully soft skin with our reviving collection of shower gels, with pure organic essential oils for a beautiful start to the day. AROMATHERAPY BESPOKE BLENDING KIT A perfect starter kit to create your own aromatherapeutic blends to help you radiate a feeling of wellbeing. Discover how to use, measure and blend for a variety of uses with our Little Book of Essential Oils and, with a Base Oil and Mixing Bottle included, https://www.nealsyardremedies.com
THE BODY SHOP® ALMOND HAND AND BUTTER Intensely hydrate your hands and cuticles with our rich and indulgent almond butter. The sweet almond oil will make your hands feel beautifully soft and nourished with moisture. SHEA NOURISHING BODY LOTION Lightweight yet incredibly hydrating, this lotion is sure to whip up your moisturising ritual. Your skin will feel smoother, nourished and silky-soft to the touch. WARM VANILLA FESTIVE SACK Filled with indulgent picks from our sweet and creamy Warm Vanilla collection, it’s all you need to get someone in the festive spirit, nestled in a reusable Christmas sack. Every product is vegetarian, and the range is special edition – so it won’t be around for long! https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/
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