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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

RACHAEL COLTON FRONT COVER: HOUSE OF FRASER CHRISTMAS COLLECTION.

White & Gold Sparkle Scandinavian Chic

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hristmas is my favourite time of year. It is the chance for us to transform our homes for one month and create memories that last a lifetime, from the smell of a real tree in your living room to festive lights that seem to dance in windows.

This year we have jammed our winter special full of ideas on decorating your home for the festive season, from the latest trends, to textiles, to food, to an extra special Lookbook on creating modern heat in the home. As we approach 2016 we have exciting new plans for the site, and so this will be the last issue for a while. It has been our absolute pleasure to bring you these seasonal magazine and we are looking forward to new beginnings in 2016. Wishing all our wonderful readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Modern Heat Festive Home Decor CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS

Festive Food

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Candles from St Eval Candle Company.

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The Gemstone Collection

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House of Fraser Christmas Collection.

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Traditional Thoughts ADD WARMTH WITH TONES OF RED AND TEXTURES OF FUR AND HOLLY

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a. ZARA Home, Bell with Decoration (set of 2). £5.99 b. Marks & Spencer, RHS Red Connoisseur Crackers. £29.50 c. Marks & Spencer, 20 Lit Christmas Twig Tree. £29.50 d. Marks & Spencer, Faux Fur Cushion. £29.50 e. Liberty London, Robin Glass Snow Dome. £19.95 f. Marks & Spencer, Mandarin, Scented Candle. £35.00

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ZARA Home Christmas Collection.

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White & Gold Splarkle TIMELESS AND CHIC, DREAM IN WHITE & GOLD THIS SEASON

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a. ZARA Home, Pinecone Decorations (set of 3). £3.99 b. Liberty London, Snowflake Bauble. £3.95 c. Marks & Spencer, Stag Dinner Candleholder. £22.50 d. Liberty London, White Bird in Cone Decoration. £3.95 e. Monsoon, Gold Glass Frame. £15.00 f. H&M, Christmas Baubles (set of 2). £7.99

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Scandinavian Chic BRING THE NORDIC STYLE TO YOUR HOME WITH NATURAL TEXTURES

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a. Zara Home, Natural Advent Calendar. £29.99 b. The Scandinavian Shop, Pluto Bird Candle Holder. £46.00 c. Nordic House, Vintage Wooden Skis. £85.00 d. The Scandinavian Shop, Broste Hanging White Antler. £3.50 e. Nordic House, Rustic Goatskin Stool. £95.00 f. IKEA, URSULA Throw Beige. £20

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Add personality to your room with this amazing remote controlled backlit Red Telephone Box Radiator.

Standing 2.2m high it produces nearly 2200 Watts of heat output.

For more information visit www.art-radiators.com

MODERN HEAT Be inspired keeping your home warm this season with our guide to modern radiators and infrared heat.

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Far Infrared Heating is completely changing the way we heat ourselves, and is without doubt the future of heating. Energy efficient electric heaters, highly controllable, no maintenance, stylish and discrete. Comfortable and sustainable heating when you want it, where you want it. Herschel Far Infrared heaters have zero light and silent operation with no fumes. Combines with solar to give FREE heating and zero CO2. The Inspire White infrared heater is the most versatile panel within the Herschel range, with a selection of mirror, glass and picture panels available.

For more information visit www.a1radiators.co.uk

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Stylish and efficient, FunkyHeat's infrared heaters incorporate an innovative touch screen control – clear, responsive, illuminated, and pre-programmed settings. Sensors control an even heat output and their heaters incorporate an antifreeze setting. Wireless remote control is included for easy 7 day timer programming.

Easy to install, slimline design and supplied ready for either horizontal or vertical mounting, their stylish touch screen controlled infrared heaters are available in a range of colours, shapes and sizes. Designer style for a surprising price.

If you couldn’t spot it, their heater is the mirror!

For more information visit www.funkyheat.co.uk

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Most of us will have experienced this problem in the past - how to hide an ugly radiator?

Traditional radiators just aren’t that attractive and as a result, 3Dmodular have designed a stunning solution for those looking to create a modern unique home. They have produced a range of modern decorative cabinets with outstanding design.

For more information visit www.3dmodular.co.uk

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A great alternative to radiators or open fires is Bio Ethanol Fireplaces - a modern way of creating warmth in your home this winter. No gas or electricity is required, these are powered purely by bio ethanol fuel. They are odourless and don’t produce any smoke or ash as well as being easy to install as they don't require any flue or chimney. Shown here is the Bio-Fire Juliet which comes in a selection of sizes and in a sleek brushed sleek finish.

For more information visit www.bullerltd.co.uk

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This instantly caught our eye, heating and sculpture combined! With Made 2 Measure designer radiators, the only limit is your imagination.

For further information visit www.m2mdesignerradiators.co.uk

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How Would You Like A Work Of Art That Heats Your Room?

Infrared LAVA速 panels are designed to look like elegant works of art so your heating becomes part of your interior design. They come in four beautiful glass colours, a mirror or can be personalised to suit a theme.

Silent and stylish they work by emitting a radiant heat that gently warms up the objects and people in the room rather than the air itself. The heat then naturally radiates back into the room to provide comfortable heating and a healthy allergen free atmosphere.

The panels are simple to install and virtually maintenance-free over their life-time of at least 20 years. A range of control options are available from programmable thermostats through to wireless home automation systems so you can easily control the heating from your mobile device.

For more information visit www.arc-ers.co.uk

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INSPIRATION LOOKBOOK

20 Rustic colours are a perfect look this season.

Combine with an owl cushion to create a woodland feel.

Available at www.hm.com

CHRISTMAS DECOR Be inspired with our guide to decorating your home this festive season!

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Updated to a more natural look and feel, this stunning garland is the ultimate festive showpiece. The White Company have used real pinecones to give it a truly authentic look. These are then blended in with a dense mix of natural-looking faux fir, eucalyptus and snowberries. Perfect for doors, banisters and mantels, the garland comes with a handy hook-and-eye for you to join additional garlands together making it superhandy for banisters or around doorframes.

Available at www.thewhitecompany.com

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A classic colour combination, blue, white and gold creates an elegant dinner setting.

Create this look at home with products from AMARA. Available at www.amara.com

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Denby’s tableware is known for being stylish, practical and durable, making it the perfect choice for all your entertaining needs this festive season. We love these Halo mugs, perfect for a hot chocolate whilst being curled up at the fire.

Available at www.denby.co.uk

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Create a festive reception space that’s as stylish as it is inviting with seating and soft furnishings in sumptuous fabrics from the exclusive collection at The Sofa & Chair Company. Swathed in a traditional palette of seasonal tones, the designs showcase The Sofa & Chair Company’s scope to create beautifully bespoke pieces for the home. From elegant sofas and statement occasional chairs, to ottomans and multi-functional stools, each superior piece is expertly designed and crafted by hand in London using the finest kiln-dried hardwood timbers.

Available at www.thesofaandchair.co.uk

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A lovely way to decorate your home or your tree this Christmas is with these unusal vintage upcycled silver plated decorations.

Priced at ÂŁ28.00 for the set of six shown.

Available at www.annabeljames.co.uk

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We love these pink toned decorations available at IKEA. They bring a touch of femininity and modern design with their shapes and textures.

Available at www.ikea.com/gb/en/

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These little Penguin decorations are seriously cute and are certain to pop a smile on your face. Flat-packed and made from birch plywood, they simply slot together to make wonderful, quirky free standing decorations.

Available in packs of 8.

Available at www.theletteroom.com

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We absolutely love the retro look of these environmentally friendly fairy lights. Perfect for creating an atmospheric boost inside your home. This set of 20 bulbs are made using creamy-coloured LED bulbs on 6 meters of classic black flex with an extra 8m extension lead to reach your nearest socket.

Available at www.thewhitecompany.com

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These timeless candle holders have been delicately handcrafted from mouth-blown glass and iron. Just add a pillar candle for a relaxed, Christmas atmosphere.

Available at www.dassie.co.uk

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Festive Cushions by H&M Home Collections.

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The World’s Finest Luxury Brands

www.childsplayclothing.com Free express delivery • Over 100 designer brands • Free UK returns

The festive bells are ringing and the spirited cheers are in full swing as the joyous occasion of Christmas is fast approaching. Childsplay Clothing presents a wonderful selection of styles that are party perfect for children from newborn to 16 years. There are elegant dresses, opulent pieces and mini-me outfits that channel seasonal trend for girls whilst for boys there are sophisticated and polished designs that typify charming and handsome flair.

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How adorable are these small Christmas crackers. They are the perfect addition to the dinner table this year. These Carnival crackers come in packs of 8. Pull the cracker to release the scroll containing a trivia question and joke.

Available at www.dotcomgiftshop.com

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These beautiful sequin or snow filled Christmas baubles, come personalised with your own message on embossed tape. A fun, glittery addition to the Christmas tree, this personalised bauble would make a lovely gift for anyone on your list; whether it’s your mum, dad, gran, brother, or even you! This cool and trendy bauble comes with your own choice of neon pink, green or silver top and contents.

Available at www.theletteroom.com

Beautifully presented in its own suitcase the Cableknit Blanket combines a traditional knit pattern with modern contrasting colours. This lambswool blanket provides a warm and cosy environment perfect for use all year round. Available in Grey or Rose.

Discover more www.icandyworld.com

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Beautiful Indulgent hampers available at M&S.

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COLLECTIONS TRUFFLE FILLED SEQUIN TREE & PROSECCO

A fruity bottle of prosecco that can be enjoyed with milk, dark and white chocolate truffles that are presented in a sequin Christmas tree.

Who doesn't like a bit of sparkle at Christmas!

Available at www.marksandspencer.com

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