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WINE AND DINE New interiors website, Homebody Decor, has stocked this beautiful range of luxe, sparkling cutlery from brand Fifty Five South, just in time for NYE. These knives and forks will add a polished look to your table setting alongside twinkling candlelight and plenty of bubbly! Choose from either a classic gold or discoinspired iridescent nish. They’re comfortable to hold and easy to clean; just wash them in warm soapy water to ensure long- Fifty Five lasting shine. Now, get South cooking up a treat so you Aurora oil can dine in style. slick cutlery, homebodydecor.co.uk set of 16, £35

TheWISH LIST... New year means new goodies! Here’s what we’re lusting after this month

ONE STOP SHOP More and more of us are relying on online shopping, but browsing furniture on the web can be tricky and time-consuming. Where do you start? Step in ufurnish; a one stop shop for furniture browsing. Founded by a husband and wife duo, ufurnish is an innovative search engine that allows you to browse hundreds of furniture stores, including some of our favourites: Habitat, Maisons Du Monde, MADE.com and Rose & Grey (pictured), all from a single click – so no more trawling through multiple websites to nd what you need! The site also lets you favourite products, create design boards and receive notications for sales alerts and promotions. There’s even home interior inspiration and practical furnishing advice on there too. Start shopping at ufurnish.com A FRENCH ESCAPE If you’re a fan of Channel 4’s show Escape to the Chateau, you’ll love this new book from the Strawbridge family, who swapped their East London at for a 45-room chateau in France, all on a shoestring budget. Learn the full story of Dick and Angel Strawbridge’s rst year at their chateau; read all about their tricky renovations and restorations, many of which were not shown on TV, and the exciting lead up to the couple’s stunning wedding and rst French Christmas.

Rose & Grey is one of over 100 furniture retailers available on ufurnish.com A Year at the Chateau by Dick & Angel Strawbridge, £20, published by Seven Dials

SPACE-SAVING PLANTERS

Running out of shelf space? Then it’s time to take to the walls! These new planters from Peg & Board will add a pop of colour to your home, and ensure your houseplants get the attention they deserve. Modest in size but big on colour, the planters come in ve on-trend shades, suitable for a range of décor schemes. The planters t a plant pot sized 9.5cm diameter and measure 14cm x 12.5cm. £17 each from pegandboard.com

Arc planters in Mustard Yellow, Coral Orange and Blush Pink, £17 each, Peg & Board

COLOUR CRUSH One of Pantone’s shades for autumn/winter 2020-21 is a bright orange named ‘exuberance’. This happy colour is sure to lift you and your home’s spirits and will get you on a positive footing for the new year. It pairs wonderfully with rich wooden tones for a mid-century look, and houseplants will look especially striking against a wall in this juicy colour. If you want to go all-out, team it with deep pinks and earthy reds for a warm and wonderfully cosy interior. SPEND VS SAVE Lightbulb moment

Jace table lamp in matte Ink Blue, Perch & Parrow

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Bristol table lamp in polished copper, Heal’s

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Keep your workspace tidy with this stylish and practical pegboard from Cuckooland. It’s entirely customisable, so you can create a storage and display system that works perfectly for you and your space. Pin up notes, add shelves, and show off your stationery! Available in Green, Grey and White.

Peg board in green, £99, Cuckooland

Orange 01 paint, £38 for 2.5l, MADE.com x Lick Paint

Orla Kiely Sixties stem ceramic pot, £40, Amara

Jackson three-seater sofa in orange velvet, £650, Argos Home

Karlsson mini ip wall clock in orange, £118, Red Candy Jimi orange metal desk lamp, £25, Habitat