CHRISTMAS HOME COMFORTS Our pick of stylish homeware for seasonal cheer

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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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Cocktail hour

Elegant patterned glasses add a further sense of occasion to the allure of an aperitif. Try adorning with fresh edible flowers for a pretty touch. Pulcinella cocktail glasses, £80 for a set of four, Oka

Games night

Whether used for games with friends or for a reflective round of solitaire, this twin deck of playing cards from Savile Row tailor Huntsman, in a case made from the house tweed, is a smart addition to the festivities. Playing cards, £100, Huntsman

A cracking time

Dressing the table is made all the more fun with the addition of crackers that are sure to appeal to young and old alike. Designed and handmade in Kent, this recyclable, eco-friendly set also sees the company pledge a tree planted for every box bought. North Pole luxury Christmas crackers, £36 for six, Nancy & Betty Studio n

Luxury Handmade Moon & Stars crackers, £50 for six, Cox & Cox

Christmas placemats, £39 for a set of six, The Braided Rug Company Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage dinner plate, £24, Amara Mirabelle dining chair in chartreuse, £495, IndiaJane

Pulcinella large wine glasses, £70 for a set of four, Oka Brush Tree napkin ring, £5.50 for a set of four, Cox & Cox Hanging Wreath (70 cm diameter) £50;baubles,

£10 each, GardenTrading

FESTIVE TABLE

For a traditional tablescape take inspiration from nature, adopting a palette of berry reds and winter-solstice greens, and add a twist with dashes of ice blue and chartreuse green. For a fully layered effect, gently punctuate the Christmas table with texture and pattern – from bamboo cutlery to striped linen, cabbage-leaf china and seasonal placemats. Ensure the table twinkles with sparkling glassware and decorate with fresh foliage such as fir, holly, sea thistle and eucalyptus.

Four-piece Bamboo cutlery

set, £70, RebeccaUdall

Maxime Blue linen-look tablecloth (made from 100 per cent recycled bottles), from £65; Toulouse napkins, £20 for four; Antibes cushion, £30, all WeaverGreen

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