CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Striding out Little is as reviving come winter as a bracing walk in the crisp fresh air. Be sure to keep hands warm with a pair of charming knitted mittens. Lambswool mittens, £38, Rowen & Wren All wrapped up Choosing fabric instead of paper to wrap presents will not only charm and suprise but is also a way of reducing waste. Hem the edges of the fabrics prior to wrapping and they can be used time and again as napkins or teatowels. Clockwise from top left: Apres Ski Snow; Alpine Twilight; Pine Forest Fern; Bauble Twilight; Little Star Twilight; Little Star Neptune; Little Star Cloud, allfrom £17.40 a metre, all Prestigious Textiles Keeping cosy The chill of winter is often best kept at bay with a cosy woollen blanket. Made from 100 per cent pure new wool and designed and made in England, this one neatly fits the bill. New wool throw in Sage Green, £60, Tom Lane Setting the scene Create a chic festive tablescape with hand-stamped table linen and elegant accessories. Ivory & Gold Floral Italian hand-stamped linen tablecloth, from £249, and napkins, £22 each; table accessories, from £14 for Rattan Charger in Rustic White, all Rebecca Udall
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