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INSPIRATION A TIMELESS CHRISTMAS Flickering candlelight, foliage and touches of silver create a magical scheme RETURN TO FORM A thoughtful redesign has recaptured the spirit and character of this Georgian townhouse DESIGN DETAILS Style inspiration from our Georgian home NATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PALETTE Serene hues make this Tasmanian home satisfyingly peaceful NORDIC NOEL Interior designer Emma Pocock has given her alpine chalet a modern-Scandi twist UP IN THE AIR A secret rooftop garden is the surprise highlight of this Amsterdam penthouse LEADING LIGHT Cool, calm colours set the relaxed tone in the Danish home of Tine K Home co-founder Tine Kjeldsen LAND OF PLENTY A productive garden in Flanders offers year-round interest GATHERED FROM THE GARDEN Ideas for superb seasonal arrangements

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bedroom for overnight visitors DREAM ROOMS Interior designer Katharine Pooley shares her vision for stylish festive decorating DREAM KITCHEN Stone, wood and metal combine for a refined scheme STATEMENT EXTRACTORS Choose a bold hood for maximum impact DREAM BATHROOM A monochrome scheme creates a strong aesthetic

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CHRISTMAS How to survive the season from our resident under butler DESIGN MOMENT Celia Rufey considers the global influence of Instagram over this decade

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LIFESTYLE ONE TO WATCH Ruby Kean, head of design at Firmdale Hotels, on what inspires her whimsical art and interiors OUT & ABOUT FESTIVE EDITION Places to go and people to see WE LOVE A tranquil retreat in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains 100 YEARS OF CELEBRATIONS We look back at a century of festive ideas from the H&G archive MY GARDEN LIFE Lara Boglione, managing director of Petersham Nurseries, on the company’s sustainability and slow-living ethos COME TOGETHER Ravinder Bhogal’s simple sharing platters are fit for a feast

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Festive fever will now be beginning to set in for most of us, so for this month’s issue we have gone all out with inspiration for decorating, hosting and gifting. My favourite feature is the stunning shoot by interior stylist Katrin Cargill, as featured on the cover and page 23. The inspiration was Swedish elegance, and the palette soft pinks, shimmering silvers and fir greens. I find it utterly charming. I also love our colourful entertaining story, for which we collaborated with top chef Ravinder Bhogal from restaurant Jikoni to come up with an unusual celebratory feast (page 79). Then we have our annual gift guide F OL L OW US ON

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OBJECTS OF DESIRE Shopping ed itor Laura Vinden pick s her key pieces for this month (Clockwise, from top left) Claude Monet Christmas decoration, H15.5xW5.5cm, £12, The National Gallery Mariah rug in Indigo, from £995 for 160x260cm, William Yeoward Hebe lamp base in Deep Blue, H97xDia23cm, €339; Hebe long shade in Curry, H80xDia30cm, €159, both Ferm Living SkLO Wrap glass object in Yellow, Dia18cm, £195, William & Son Brodgar lounge chair, H88xW72xD55cm, £3,850, Gareth Neal and Kevin Gauld at The New Craftsmen Celestial gift wrap, 50x70cm, £20 for eight sheets, The Shop Floor Project Berkeley marble console desk, H76xW115xD55cm, £399, Atkin and Thyme →

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(Clockwise, from top left) Avalon monumental double chest in Bancha, H88xW165xD50cm, £2,950, Trove Seasonal Fruits plates, Dia20.5cm, £60 each, John Derian for Astier de Villatte Phulkari fabric in Crimson, £80m, No.9 at Jim Thompson Fabrics Pink House greetings card, 14.8x10.5cm, £2.50, Eleanor Percival Porcelain wall switch in Red, Dia9.5cm, from £78, Dyke & Dean Lobster decoration, H8xW11xD5cm, £20, Fortnum & Mason 12 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

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Instag ram inspiration Currently residing in the North Yorkshire moors, Parisian @carole.poirot’s feed is full of joie de vivre. How would you describe your Instagram account? A bit of everything I’m interested in. Food, interiors, people – documenting life and sometimes work. Who would you recommend we follow and why? A beautiful account full of ‘quiet’ shots and moments is @augustinaugustine. For understated and delicate elegance @jo_rodgers, and @kathryn_davey for gorgeous naturally dyed textiles.

Two stalwarts of eclectic design, Soho Home and Anthropologie, have joined forces. The new collaboration features more than 30 pieces across furniture, lighting, tableware and home decor, all taking design cues from the original Soho House at 40 Greek Street. The Santiago leather sling chair, £898, caught our eye.

FAMILY VALUES Danish designer Birgitte Herrig’s company, Walther & Co, is named after her grandfather, and its beautiful range of Christmas decorations is inspired by objects he brought back from his travels in Indonesia and India, with some Nordic traditions thrown in. Find the range stocked at Petersham Nurseries, Flint and Le Petit Jardin.

CURVE APPEAL Known for its strong track record in supporting original design talent, Heal’s has added decorative artist Genevieve Bennett to its impressive offering. Her Knot motif can be seen across mirrors and lighting – and in the Knot rug, £699.

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In celebration of their 35th year and recalling a colourful start as antique dealers, Vaughan’s co-founders Michael and Lucy’s latest pieces evoke a beloved antique or treasured early design. This is the Haldon wall light, £1,062, with drum lampshades, £212 each.

Nina Campbell has captured the timeless beauty of woodland walks in Ashdown, her latest collection for Osborne & Little. A mix of prints and embroideries sits alongside wallpapers – shown is Pomegranate Trail, £69 a roll, which is available in five colourways.

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Ethical, natural and handmade homeware brand Nkuku has taken its first steps into the world of upholstered furniture with a new collection of sofas, chairs and a footstool. Each piece is made in Britain and comes in six linens. Prices start from £595 for the footstool.

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with the brand’s table linen and glassware. There are Christmas decorations in zinc, wood and handblown glass to complete the look.

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Br i ng c h a r a c t e r t o t he c e le br a t ion s w it h a no d t o t he f a nt a s t ic a l (Clockwise, from top left) Crown, H7xDia15cm, £30, Walther & Co at Maze Clothing Ullswater artificial 6ft tree, £149, Dobbies Garden Centres Abari wreath in aged zinc, Dia35cm, £22.95, Nkuku Pomegranate vase in Gold, H8.5xDia5cm, £10, Petersham Nurseries Festive Foliage crackers, L20cm, £21.50 for six, Meri Meri Handmade paper greeting card with Lobster, H15xW10cm, £8.95, Summerill & Bishop Fancy gift tags with ribbon in Navy, H9xW4cm, £3.95 for five, Cambridge Imprint

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Ruby in her studio, surrounded by her work

O N E T O WA T C H Te l l i n g s t o r i e s t h r o u g h c o l o u r, p a t t e r n a n d t e x t u r e i s a s k i l l Ruby Kean uses in both her role a s head of desig n at F i r m d a l e H o t e l s i n N e w Yo r k a n d h e r w h i m s i c a l a r t

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Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I did an art foundation course at Central Saint Martins in London and went on to study art history at University of Leeds. I had always admired the work of Kit Kemp, the creative visionary behind Firmdale Hotels, and the opportunity to work as the design assistant on her London team came up when I finished university. I was instantly immersed in the diverse, bright and layered aesthetic, guided by the powerful mentorship of Kit and the wider design team. Over the years I began to head up bigger projects, which eventually led to me moving to New York to launch the NYC studio.

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How did you begin making your art?

It was always something I was involved in at school, then through my work and in my personal life, particularly through scrapbooking, which I suppose was another way of making collages. During my foundation course I created a kind of ‘Pin The Tail On The Donkey’ project where people had to pin imagery onto a fantastical landscape. That was the first time I really used collage; I loved how instinctive it was and I fell for the technique, but it wasn’t until a few years later that I created my first proper piece in the three dimensional style that I now work in today.

Where do the ideas come from for your art, and what or who inspires you? I’m an obsessive collector of paper, ephemera and textiles, and my

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collection is so vast that I’m able to formulate ideas and stories from it. I’m forever creating files of bits and pieces that work together, and the collected imagery and material often sparks ideas that I then delve into and research further.

Are there any particular techniques or materials that you like to use? My work all has one feature in common, which is bunting. It creates a focal point as well as movement, and is an opportunity to include

a witty or weird title. I often make my own paper, combining pressed flowers or marbling effects, and I use techniques such as paper weaving or layering fringed paper to add some texture. I also like to use ceramics and often make scalloped frames or ceramic bunting with gold lustre glaze, which I absolutely love.

How do you combine your Firmdale work with your art, and do the two mix? My art and interiors work go hand in hand; interior design is all about telling a story, as are my collages. They both encapsulate something witty, joyful and fun, and everything is about depth, hidden details and textures. If I use a special wallpaper or fabric I love in my design work, it’ll often turn up in my art.

Where do you create? Most of my time is spent at

the Firmdale design studio in SoHo, New York. My art studio is a big, bright, window-filled space in Bushwick, Brooklyn. I work on a big table so I can spread all my materials out and I have a huge pinboard where I develop my ideas before I start to build a piece. I also have a ceramics studio in Queens.

on that. For example, ‘Talisman and Trinkets’ explored visual iconography in British folklore and the symbolism surrounding community, and a recent collection with Partnership Editions, called ‘Souvenir’, is all about

really evoke the spirit of my collages. I’ll also be offering a bespoke hand-painted tile service and I’ve just installed my first project in a beautiful coach house in Islington. It’s a really exciting new chapter. &

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Can you tell us about some of the different themes or ideas behind your art? My process is often about collecting treasure, so my themes tend to play

Do you have anything else exciting coming up? In 2020 I’m releasing a collection of hand-painted porcelain tiles. They have gold lustre glaze detailing so

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A Swedish painted demi lune table is simply decorated with a bowl of limonium foliage. Antique metal sheep add a nativity look, while a wrought iron garland provides a stunning focal point. Antique Swedish chairs, £980 for a pair, Puckhaber. Antique painted demi lune table, £3,500 for pair of demi lunes and a dining table, Lorfords. Antique ceramic Blanc de Chine bowl, £260, Guinevere. French wrought iron laurel and oak garland, £1,400; antique metal miniature sheep, £45 each, all M Charpentier Antiques. No 4 Royal pewter candle sconces, £330 each, The Shop Floor Project. Antique glass jam jars, £45 each, Maison Artefact; filled with antiqued mini glass baubles, £18 for a box of 12, Gisela Graham at Liberty London. Snowflake fairy lights, £12, The White Company. Floral display in bowl, made to order by Juliet Glaves →

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The unusual array of garlands gives this formal room an air of whimsy. Isabelle sofa in Bracklyn Blush, from £1,624, Parker Knoll. Cushion in Shalimar, £128.40m, Fleurons d’Hélène at Tissus d’Hélène. Bloomsbury chairs, £1,450 each, Pentreath & Hall; covered in Alys, £65m, Colefax and Fowler. Cushions in Antoinette in Old White, £39.95m, Annie Sloan; edged in Cut Ruche, £30m, Paolo Moschino at Nicholas Haslam. Portrait, £2,800 for a pair, Maison Artefact. Mirror, £275; stool (as table), £35, both Robert Shackleton. Silver candleholder, £85 for a pair, Andrew Bewick Antiques. Dhurrie, £2,300, Guinevere. Tyninghame II footstool, £575, Clock House Furniture; covered in Sprig, £195m, Pukka Print at Tissus d’Hélène. Wooden bowl, £450, Maison Artefact. Daisy platter, £95, Liberty London. Metal tray, £57, Amara. Wave-edge tray, £185, Pentreath & Hall. (In left cupboard) artichoke bowl, £65, Oka. Task floor light, £499, Original BTC. Fraser fir pre-lit Christmas tree, £719, Balsam Hill. Willow tree skirt, £35, John Lewis & Partners. Garlands, made to order by Juliet Glaves. Zinc mistletoe decorations, £15 each, Nordic House. →

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Decorating your tree with only glass baubles in different shapes, styles and colours gives an understated, delicate feel. A glazed cabinet offers a chic home for a collection of ceramics. (Top shelf, from left) antique brown glass bottles, £5 each, Robert Shackleton. Maniglia vase, £35, Oka. (Second shelf) bow bowl, £135; lion serving bowl, £155; (third shelf) sitting lions flower brick, £210; footed bow bowl, £185; (bottom shelf) serving tray, £95, all Rebecca Edelmann at The Shop Floor Project. Red glass baubles, £33 for a set of five, Iittala. Glass Swirl baubles, £6 each, The White Company. All other baubles, from a selection at Gisela Graham. Ribbons, VV Rouleaux

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A painted canvas wall mural emulates the typically Swedish interiors of the 17th and 18th centuries. Canvas backdrop, painted to order by Tabby Riley, approximately £1,850 for an 8x8ft canvas. Rupert stool in Chloe Old Rose linen, £370, Neptune. French Bagues wall sconce, £4,500 for a pair, Maison Artefact. Vintage Swedish runner, £390, The Swedish Rug Company at Victoria Harvey Antiques. Presents wrapped in (from left) Persephone in Pink and Raspberry, £2.50 a sheet, Cambridge Imprint; paper painted in Antoinette chalk paint, £5.95 for 120ml, Annie Sloan; Poppy Vines Copper on Cream, £2.75 a sheet, Paperchase; Persephone, as before; Oak Leaves in Pale Pink, £2.50 a sheet, Cambridge Imprint. All ribbons, VV Rouleaux →

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The restrained simplicity of a panelled room makes an elegant backdrop for festive dining. Distressed antique mirror, £250; antique Flemish chandelier, £425, both Robert Shackleton. Audrey blind in Pale Ocean, £138m, Madeaux at Tissus d’Hélène; edged in Cross Stitch Braid in Old Blue, Colefax and Fowler. (On windowsill) zinc angel, £16, Walther & Co at Le Petit Jardin. Linen glass votives, £9.95 for a pair, Nordic House. Pewter candle sconce, as before. Antique Swedish painted side table, £2,600, Howe London. Antique wooden church money box, £295, Tobias and the Angel. 19th-century Swedish chairs, £4,800 for a set of four, Maison Artefact. Antique monogrammed sheet used as tablecloth, £250, Guinevere. Ceramic candlesticks, £260 each; footed oval bowl, £195, all Astier de Villatte at Liberty London. Pewter star decoration, £35, Nordic House. Handwoven English rush mat, £215sq m, Rush Matters. Garlands on chairs, hanging branch and wreath, all made to order by Juliet Glaves

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A simple terracotta pot with festive decoration is used as a place card, adding an individual touch. Terracotta pots, £6 each, Nimmo & Spooner. Antique monogrammed napkins, £480 for a set of 12, Guinevere. Cube dinner plates, £85 each; cube side plates, £70 each, all Astier de Villatte at Liberty London. Cutlery, £115 for a seven-piece set, Summerill & Bishop. Orford wine glasses, from £32 for a set of four; snowflake crackers, £45 for a set of six, all The White Company. Silver-plated tealight holder, £299 for a set of two, The Wolseley Collection at Matches Fashion. Silver-plated cruet set, £89, The Wolseley. Tint tumblers in Pink, £25 for a pair, Hay at Liberty London. Teasel and leaf decoration, made to order by Juliet Glaves →

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This charming oak leaf chair garland is made out of thick aluminium foil (from foil oven trays), cut into leaves, scored, and left in a low oven to darken and give an antique feel. 19th-century Swedish chair, ÂŁ4,800 for a set of four, Maison Artefact

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The sharp seed heads of teasels are softened with sprays of delicate foliage, creating a beautifully unusual garland and wreath. Grosgrain ribbon adds a colourful flourish. Teasel and foliage wreath and garland, made to order by Juliet Glaves. Glass candleholders, large, £28; medium, £24; candles in Linen, £8 for six, all Nordic House. Ribbon, from a selection at VV Rouleaux &

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1. Alphabet box in Blush, £195, Linley 2. Folk Art Flag silk cushion, £95, Kate Black at The Shop Floor Project 3. Floria napkin ring, £6, Caravane 4. Multicoloured hand-blown Italian glass, £26, The Edition 94 5. Wonderful Things by Tim Walker, £30, V&A 6. Conch decorative vase, £50, Soho Home 7. Evocative Style by Kelly Wearstler, £42, Rizzoli 8. Genista plate, £100, John Derian for Astier de Villatte 9. A Squad of Squid matchbox, £10, Polkra

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1. Whale seagrass basket, £38, Graham and Green 2. Toniebox storyteller starter set, £69.95, John Lewis & Partners 3. My Tree puzzle, £21, Londji at Smallable 4. Boat & Waves stacking toy, £36, Moon Picnic 5. Gingham hairband, £6, Rockahula Kids 6. Iron-on patches, £4 for two, Arket 7. Rabbit Ear backpack, £15.99, Zara Home 8. Little People, Big Dreams books, £9.99 each, Quarto Knows 9. Wooden pull-along lobster, £22, Goki at Luna & Curious

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T RE N DY TEENS 1. Powder Pink Stripe pyjama set, £95, Honna 2. Disco hair slide, £15, Oliver Bonas 3. 40th Anniversary Walkman, £400, Sony 4. Sun Glacier sunglasses in Blue Tortoise, £60, Izipizi 5. Watercolour Disk compacts, £6 for set of four, Koh-I-Noor at Trouva 6. Claim Your Style pens, £39.95 each, Caran d’Ache 7. Dynamo tote in Olympe, £29.95, Iosis at Yves Delorme 8. Canteen water bottle, £35, Corkcicle x Poketo at White Space Home 9. Maya kids’ longboard, €149.99, BTFL →

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1. Sourdough starter, £15, Hobbs House Bakery 2. Eco teak Apple and Pear spoon rests set, £28, Sophie Conran 3. Moka three-cup espresso maker, £28, Alessi 4. Knife roll in Forest, £229.95, Witloft 5. Stoneware berry colander, £34, Rowen & Wren 6. Muzzi panettone with marrons glacés, 1kg, £22.50, Sous Chef 7. Pasta Grannies by Vicky Bennison, £20, Hardie Grant 8. Florentine brittle, 150g, £6.50, Ottolenghi 9. Non-alcoholic aperitifs, 500ml, £19.99 each, Æcorn

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OUTDOOR TYPES 1. Original waterproof vinyl poncho in Yellow, £115, Hunter 2. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2020 by Lia Leendertz, £10, Mitchell Beazley 3. GT Stripe PopLock bicycle helmet, £89, Bear & Bear 4. Bike bell, £20, Saikai at SCP 5. Stress-Fix soaking salts, 250ml, £30, Hæckels 6. Gilly bow tie in Candy Stripe (for dog collar, not included), £14, Maison Le Lou 7. Roam backpack in Tobacco, £269, The Future Kept 8. Hound leather dog collar, from £30, Fetch & Follow 9. Luxury leather toolkit, £185, Nappa Dori →

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1. Curl Up Port in a Storm pyjama gift set, £115, Yawn 2. Genovese Fig soap, £8.50, Molly Mahon 3. Versailles playing cards, £35 for two decks,Jonathan Adler 4. Wellbeing pod diffuser, £90, Neom Organics at John Lewis & Partners 5. Christmas print slippers in White, £35, Liberty 6. Protective Pine candle, £53, Diptyque 7. Modern Calligraphy by Lucy Edmonds, £12.99, Quill London 8. Well Done yoga mat, £45, Anthropologie 9. Soho crossgrain geo print notebook, £175, Smythson &

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RETURN TO FORM

An 18th-century townhouse with a chequered past is now a welcoming, colour-steeped family home FEATURE SERENA FOKSCHANER STYLING ALICE RIDLEY PHOTOGRAPHY JON DAY

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DRAWING ROOM Restored architraves and cornicing rekindle the house’s original spirit. Artificial European fir tree, £729; Mountain Meadow garland, both Balsam Hill. White feather baubles; Moon decorations, both The White Company

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hristmas in the Cotswolds home of Katherine and James Hiddlestone is made special. Here, baubles twinkle on boughs, stair rails are entwined with ivy and mistletoe dangles from beams. On a late afternoon, as candles flicker against panelled walls, it is easy to imagine centuries of festive prosperity filling this Georgian townhouse.

British designers including Sims Hilditch and David Collins before setting up his own studio. James recalls visiting the house with his parents when it was a legal office and clients were greeted by the receptionist peering out from a glazed cubicle downstairs. Now, the hallway feels very Georgian: rugs bring warmth to wide oak floors. A glossy stair rail swirls up to the landing, remodelled to feel as

But the picture wasn’t always this idyllic. Built in 1703 for a prosperous merchant, the house was later acquired by the local brewery and turned into a pub. In the 1980s a solicitor moved in, installing a huge safe and partitioning the interior into a warren of offices. By 1990, however, the four-storey property was back in private ownership. James grew up in the village and would walk past

spacious as a living room, and furnished with antiques and classical prints parading across striped wallpaper. Elsewhere, salvaged fireplaces and mouldings have been installed based on snatches of originals. Apart from the master bedroom, the house has a further four bedrooms. ‘Each is a different size and configuration, all with their own challenges,’ says Garry. To disguise the narrowness of a guest room,

the house on his way to school. ‘I’d always imagined living here, so when it came up for sale in 2016, Katherine and I were quick to put in an offer,’ he says. ‘Over the years the house had been added to in a hotchpotch fashion, so everything needed doing, but we felt that we could make it work – with help.

a majestically wide headboard spans the width. Slender but practical peacock-green leather bedside tables appear to float on the walls, enhancing the sense of space. For the couple’s daughter’s bedroom, Garry turned the acutely sloping eaves into an asset, scattering floor cushions to conjure a reading nook

At which point they turned to Garry Meakins, an interior designer who has worked on historic houses locally and knows the vernacular well. The pair have a daughter, work from home and like to entertain. ‘So we had to think of ways to make the floorplan more practical for a modern family,’ says Garry. In the kitchen, Garry designed new cabinets to create a more fluent layout, disguising obtrusive steel beams with hollowed-out, antique oak beams for a cosier feel. The house lacked a relaxed dining space, so part of the kitchen wall was removed and

and adding a lamp, punctured with tiny holes, which sprinkles the room with light – like stars – at night. ‘It is every designer’s job,’ insists Garry, ‘to eke out an aesthetic from the clients that they might never have considered before.’ So alongside the couple’s favourite ‘Cotswolds’ green, fabrics and walls are a concert of deep reds, powder pinks or the cornflower gold that glows against navy chests in the main bedroom. In the tiny guest loo, walls are clad in an overscaled Fornasetti wallpaper and the basin is set in a glossy, faux-tortoiseshell stand. Unashamedly

the new, bright orangery added for views of the long garden. ‘Katherine and James were adamant they didn’t want a glass box, and as with the rest of the house, it had to feel classical but not old fashioned,’ says Garry, who has worked for leading

glamorous, it’s all part of Garry’s grand scheme. ‘We’ve re-established the character that had been lost to years of tweaks and alterations,’ he says. &

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ORANGERY ‘Katherine and James wanted the house to retain a sense of history, so all the alterations were done with a light touch,’ says Garry, of this dining space. Fresh flowers supplied byTeasel Floristry

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KITCHEN Garry designed this space to be family friendly, with leather bar stools for added luxury and comfort. Bar stools, Kensington, I&JL Brown. Walls in Sand II pure flat emulsion, Paint & Paper Library

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SITTING ROOM A previous owner extended the back of the house and connected it to an outbuilding, which was then converted into this relaxed family room . Patterned cushions, Oka. Candlestick; mini trees, all The White Company

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HALL Partition walls were removed and panelling, based on 18th-century proportions, was installed. The bespoke staircase was designed using sustainable Sapele for the handrail. Walls in Light Gray 17 estate emulsion, Farrow & Ball

SMALL BEDROOM To disguise an ugly beam, new curtains were designed to create a cosy alcove for the bed where the walls are lined in padded fabric. Carlotta cushions, Oka. Chest, Lorfords. Walls lined in Humbug Ticking, 36 Bourne Street

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DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM Lack of wall space for a single large mirror inspired Garry to design the abstract collage of smaller mirrors. Marble for basin, Taj Mahal, Cosentino. Mini L Bracket wall lights, Hector Finch

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DAUGHTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEDROOM A reading nook was designed to sit under the acute eaves and wallpaper added to enhance the cosy feel. Tongue-and-groove painted in Green Smoke estate emulsion, Farrow & Ball. Bedside table, Mid Century, Chelsea Textiles

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DESIGN DETAILS S t y l e i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m K a t h e r i n e a n d Ja m e s ’ G e o r g i a n h o m e

DISPLAYING ART

BEDROOM JOINERY

To keep the revived interior of the period house fresh, a mix of traditional and modern art was sourced. These giclée prints by SYRETT (above) add lively colour to the subtle classic backdrop. Find work by this artist and others at Runway Gallery. Take your interest further by attending one of the gallery’s informal Soho Salon supper clubs, with a three-course meal, a life-drawing class and a talk by an artist.

Interior designer Garry Meakins created wardrobes to frame the door to the new en suite as a deliberate contrast to the more traditional woodwork elsewhere in the house. The green colour is echoed inside the

WHERE TO SOURCE ORIGINAL WORKS An eclectic art collection creates impact and adds personality to your scheme.

Apples on a Windowsill, 30x40cm, £350, Rosemary Burn at New Blood Art

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Landscapes 1, 49x59cm, £419, Maureen Chatfield at Trowbridge Gallery

bathroom, while the detailing was inspired by French designer Christian Bérard’s mural, painted in 1939 at the Guerlain Institute in Paris. WHERE TO SOURCE BESPOKE FEATURES Well-designed fitted furniture has the potential to transform the way you use your home.

Kensington dressing room fitted furniture, from £3,600, Neville Johnson

Bespoke Shaker wardrobe, from £10,000, John Lewis of Hungerford

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INSIDER INSIGHT The couple’s interior designer Garry Meakins shares his style tips SECRET ADDRESS Oak Beam UK, just outside Cirencester. John Rawlinson and his team have an enormous range of beautiful reclaimed oak beams. The workshop is set in a barn carpeted in at least four inches of wood shavings – wonderful. SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT I enjoy using pattern, colour and scale. I believe opening the door to a guest cloakroom should be a thrill – something of a Mr Tumnus moment.

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WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? I think the question should be ‘how’. I find ideas everywhere: it might be the shadow a chair casts on a floor that translates into a panelling design or a bathroom tiling layout. DESIGN HERO? Paul Dupré-Lafon, the Art Deco designerarchitect, who I discovered while I worked at the David Collins Studio. He was impossibly stylish.

(Clockwise, from top left) Wisley wreath, Dia65cm, £100, Neptune Captured wire hurricane lantern, H27xDia15.5cm, £40, The White Company Bedside table with two drawers and wicker handles, H63xW43xD43cm, £978, Chelsea Textiles Ziyi wall light in bronze, H35xW11.5xD14cm, £250, Andrew Martin Alexi cushion in Rouge, 50x50cm, £100, William Yeoward Kensington bar stool, H95xW61xD57cm, £1,295 plus 2m of fabric, ijlbrown

AN INDULGENCE YOU WOULD NEVER FORGO? Good shoes. Design shows are a breeze in a pair of Crockett & Jones brogues.

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Collectable Chr istma s baubles, desig ned to be cher ished 1. Hanging acorn in Gold, H15xW6cm, £30 for five, Oka 2. Rosendale glass bauble in Peach, H9xDia8cm, £36 for six, Soho Home 3. Winter pine bauble decoration in Blue, H8xDia7.6cm, £35, Wedgwood 4. Floral berry onion bauble, H10.4xDia10cm, £8, John Lewis & Partners 5. Christmas sequin honeybee, H6.5xW10cm, £12, Daylesford 6. Tree bauble, H10xDia10cm, £20, Walther & Co at Maze Clothing 7. Indian bauble decoration, H9xDia5cm, £8, Yonder Living 8. Taika Siimes glass bauble, Dia8cm, £21, Klaus Haapaniemi for Iittala 9. Cockatoo glass decoration, H17xDia7cm, £11.95, Liberty of London

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RICH PICKINGS 1. Christmas banana bauble, H11xDia3cm, £9, The Conran Shop 2. Orchard pear ornament, H10xDia4cm, £40 for four, Petersham Nurseries 3. Grapes tree decoration in Silver, H10xDia5cm, £5.75, India Jane 4. Lemon beaded decoration, H6xW4cm, £6, Oliver Bonas 5. Campfire glittered apple tree decoration in Gold,H7.5xDia7.5cm, £15 for 12, John Lewis & Partners 6. Strawberry glitter decoration, H6xDia4cm, £14.95 for two, Liberty London 7. Pomegranate tree ornament, H5.5xDia5.5cm, £5.50, Royal Horticultural Society 8. Pineapple embroidered Christmas decoration, H8xW4.5cm, £10, The National Gallery 9. Crystal-embellished pear Christmas decoration in Green, H11xW7.5cm, £25, Tinker Tailor at Harrods

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Fr uit-themed ornaments that are top of the crops

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Spacious sofas to f it family and f riends 1. Exclusif modular in Astrid, H75xW371xD205cm, £8,782, Didier Gomez for Ligne Roset 2. Slim Jim large corner in Old Orange Clever Deep Velvet, H84xW275xD197cm, £3,715, Loaf 3. Henry large chaise in Linden Brushed Cotton, H95xW224xD157cm, £2,520, Arlo & Jacob 4. Luna large corner in Mint Marylebone Velvet, H74xW325xD325cm, from £7,199, Heal’s 5. New York two-seater chaise in Powder Pink Caledio, H80xW250xD155cm, £2,725, Graham and Green 6. Long Island L-shape corner empress in Harry Sand, H81.5xW260xD220cm, £5,720, Neptune 7. Barcelone six-seater corner in White, H86xW294xD190cm, £1,613, Maisons du Monde 8. Bayfield four-seater chaise in Gunmetal Matt Velvet, H91xW240xD91cm, £2,140, Willow & Hall

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SHINE BRIGHT 1. Chelsea solid copper in Antique, H33xDia 23cm, £317.18, Richard Hathaway Lighting 2. Santorini in Grey, H25.8xW21cm, £222, Marset at Heal’s 3. Compton in nickel, H28.4xW16xD25.5cm, £197.75, Jim Lawrence 4. Wadebridge in brass, H28xW18xD26cm, £198, David Hunt Lighting 5. Dunmore in antique-burnished brass, H45.8xW17.8xD10.8cm, £1,050, Andrew Martin 6. Alford Place two-light medium in oil rubbed bronze, H44.5xW25.4cm, $259.00, Hinkley Lighting 7. Bath coach medium in corten steel, H46xW25xD15cm, £345, A Place In The Garden 8. Oval aluminium bulkhead with guard in Black, H24.5xW15cm, £175, Davey Lighting at Original BTC 9. Vapour two-light coach in weathered brass, H34xD11xW25cm, £226.80, Där Lighting

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Timeless porch lig hts to welcome you home

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MAKE: A WREATH FOR CHRISTMAS A home-made wreath will give a wonderful first impression as your guests arrive. Head to Daylesford Organic’s Gloucestershire HQ for courses running until the 20 December (daylesford.com). Grace Alexander Flowers in Somerset is hosting morning and afternoon workshops on the 7 December (gracealexander flowers.co.uk), or, if you are in the capital, Aesme (pictured) in Shepherd’s Bush has sessions on the 7 and 14 December (aesme.co.uk). →

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STAY: MONKEY ISLAND ESTATE, BRAY Monkey Island is located on a stretch of the Thames that runs through the sleepy village of Bray. Sleepy it may be, but this Berkshire outpost has developed an international reputation for world-class cuisine, with two of the country’s five three-Michelinstar restaurants in the unlikely foodie hotspot. All Bray needed was a luxury hotel to complete its tempting line-up – cue new opening Monkey Island Estate, fashioned from a pair of snow-white pavilions that once served as a fishing retreat for the 3rd Duke of Marlborough. There are restaurants and bars, a spa in a floating barge and sumptuous bedrooms. Treat yourself to the Wedgewood Suite for something truly memorable, monkeyislandestate.co.uk.

VISIT: BRUCE MUNRO AT MESSUMS WILTSHIRE

DISCOVER: VICTOR WILLING AT HASTINGS CONTEMPORARY

Exploring the medium of illumination within art, the country outpost of Messums is holding a winter exhibition (7 December to 26 January) by British light-based artist Bruce Munro. Time & Place will fill the gallery’s tithe barn and its grounds with Munro’s luminous installations. Most spectacular is

Following a major rebrand this year, Hastings Contemporary, formerly known as the Jerwood Gallery, has enjoyed a summer of buzzy exhibitions by figures such as acclaimed illustrator Sir Quentin Blake and Israeli-Danish contemporary artist Tal R, further contributing to the seaside town’s smart regeneration. The museum’s

Field of Light, a coronation of coloured, glowing bulbs glittering across the Wiltshire landscape and creating the most festive of winter

winter show, Visions, is a retrospective of British painter Victor Willing, husband of the celebrated Portuguese artist Paula

art installations. The twinkling lights and unspoiled countryside make for a beautiful photo op, but better than that, you might just find a moment of quiet, peaceful reflection amongst the madness of Christmas, messumswiltshire.com.

Rego. The exhibition moves through the entirety of Willing’s career, from his earlier figurative portraits and nudes to the increasingly abstract and surreal paintings that marked his later work, hastingscontemporary.org.

DON’T MISS: The spellbinding dramatisation of the C. S. Lewis classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the intimate Bridge Theatre near London Bridge, bridgetheatre.co.uk.

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DON’ T MISS: A selling exhibition of ceramics and textile art at the Town House gallery in Spitalfields, from 30 November to 23 December, townhousespitalfields.com.

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DRINK: DALLOWAY TERRACE’S WINTER POP-UP Since Martin Brudnizki got his hands on it for a major facelift at the end of 2017, The Bloomsbury hotel has become a stomping ground for London’s stylish and soigné. By now you’ll be familiar with the fiery tones of the Coral Room, but for something altogether more festive and frosty head to Dalloway Terrace and its Swiss winter wonderland-themed pop-up. Inspired by the silvery slopes of Gstaad, expect sheepskin blankets and toasty knitted hot-water bottles, stringy cheese fondues and the best mulled wine in town, dallowayterrace.com.

From the team behind Park Chinois, Mayfair’s opulent den of Chinese cabaret, comes new London brasserie Moncks. Sitting pretty on Dover Street, this chic eatery was designed by Fettle, the studio behind the interiors at The Hoxton Portland and The Marylebone hotel. The styling is classical European grand café meets modern art gallery, with vintage and modern works illuminated under brass picture lights. The menu is stuffed with the kind of dishes you want to eat, think brioche lobster rolls, truffled macaroni and cheese, and a melt-in-the-mouth slow-cooked beef bourguignon, moncksbrasserie.com.

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W E LOV E Bla ck ber r y Mou nt a i n: a n oa sis o f b u c o l i c t r a n q u i l l i t y i n r u r a l Te n n e s s e e A MOUNTAIN range on the North Carolina-Tennessee border probably wouldn’t be your first port of call for a restful holiday. But, for several decades now, a quiet farmstead high in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been sought out by some of the world’s most high-profile travellers seeking respite from the stresses of modern life. That farm is now opening a sister hotel, Blackberry Mountain, which offers a glamorous take on the everpopular back-to-nature retreat. Like something out of a festive Ralph Lauren advert, this new property encourages its guests to embrace an authentic pastoral experience of wilderness hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing. For the less outdoorsy amongst us, creative on-site classes range from wheel-thrown pottery lessons to traditional basket weaving with locally gathered materials. Take a break from the day’s activities and pause for a lunch of braised rabbit with biscuits and gravy at Firetower, a restored Forties lookout post.

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NEED TO KNOW ■ Prices start from £800 a night for a double room. ■ For something special, book a stay in the exceptional Watchman Cabins. Their scenic views are simply breathtaking. ■ As well as Firetower, the hotel also welcomes diners at Three Sisters, its gourmet dinner restaurant. ■ blackberrymountain.com.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & NEIGHBOURHOOD HAUNTS LEAF PEEPING

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APPALACHIAN TRAIL

The United States is famous for its wondrous autumnal treetop canopies. Timing your view of the most enchanting colours can be tricky, but up here in the Smokies, the sweeping views of gold and auburn are near unparalleled.

The damming of Little River in the Forties formed this long, slender lake on the park’s southern border. Hire a boat from Fontana Village for a day on the water, or for the more adventurous travellers, the kayaking is nothing short of superb.

Considerable stamina and time is needed to walk the entirety of this hike that runs from Georgia to Maine. Luckily, the part that intersects the Great Smoky Mountains is beautiful, and routes can be tailored to your energy levels and schedule.

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OUR YULETIDE COVERS USED TO BE PAINTERLY SCENES, SNOW-CAPPED HOUSES AND CANDLELIT TREES. OR, AS IN 1960, A FAIRY-TALE IMAGE OF A COUPLE, THEIR CASTLE AND A ROAMING FLOCK OF TURKEYS. →

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IN THE EIGHTIES, READERS WERE ADVISED TO ‘TRY A FAKE TREE ONCE, JUST FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT’. HERE, DRIED SEED HEADS AND FIR CONES SPRAYED GOLD

TWELVE GAMES FOR CHRISTMAS Entertainment in 1937 was charmingly simple. A list of games to play with the family included Bead Threading, with the rules as follows: stand a large bowl of wooden beads in the middle of the table. Provide each player with a length of string, then get them to thread as many beads as they can on their cord. Have a time limit of two to three minutes, then count the beads and see who has made the longest chain. Other suggestions were just as straightforward: n Luck at the Tea Table n Bouncing Balls Needle Threading n Spearing Peanuts n A Sound Test n A Candle Contest n Told by Touch

Sardines Hammer and Nails Cover the Sixpence n Cobwebs n

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YOUR HOLIDAY READING LIST As chosen in 1931, nine brilliant books that ‘handle the subject of Christmas well’. The Mill on the Floss – George Eliot n

Silas Marner – George Eliot

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

Jane Eyre – Charlotte Brontë

A change from charades, this article from 1981 suggested you ask family members to draw a tree so as to assess their personality. Presumably this required liberal sherry.

Sylvia’s Lovers – Elizabeth Gaskell n

Joanna Godden –

Sheila Kaye-Smith n

The End of the House of

Alard – Sheila Kaye-Smith n

Precious Bane – Mary Webb

How Santa Claus Came to

Simpson’s Bar – Bret Harte n

A Christmas Carol –

Charles Dickens

COVERS IN THE FIFTIES TOOK A LOOK AT FAMILY LIFE, USUALLY WITH A HANDSOME HUSBAND AS AN ACCESSORY. →

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LADIES DANCING In 1921, the leader of the Savoy Orpheans devised a dance programme for readers – and the French Tango was in demand.

GOLDEN AGE Decorating went maximalist in 1934, with a sideboard bearing a gilded vase flanked

A SNOWY VILLAGE SET THE SCENE FOR CHRISTMAS IN 1937, BUT THERE WAS NO PARTRIDGE.

by silvered trees hung with night-blue and silver balls. The writer noted they ‘contrasted well with their oatmeal-coloured setting’. →

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This fail-safe festive meal plan from 1954 had all bases covered... except where readers were meant to find the time to cook and eat all of this.

TWO DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Make mince pies n Finish decorating Christmas cake n Make shortbreads and ratafias n Make flan cases for Boxing Day buffet party n

CHRISTMAS EVE

HAVE YOUR CAKE Christmas cakes from the Fifties show styles have not much altered – hands up who still does snowcaps like the one top left?

Prepare chestnuts for stuffing n Make stuffings, stuff turkey and put ready for roasting n Prepare giblet gravy, bread sauce, n

brandy butter, fruit salad, jellies, sponge sandwich and mocha cake

CHRISTMAS DAY Cook turkey and gammon n Prepare and cook vegetables and custard sauce n Heat pudding and mince pies n Make chocolate mousse n Make and cook Scotch eggs for buffet party n

BOXING DAY Make chestnut soup, salad and apple Charlotte. Prepare dishes for evening party

DAY AFTER BOXING DAY Prepare dinner n Make scones and fruit salad n Fill and ice mocha cake n

AND FROM 1934, THIS CHRISTMAS PUDDING POEM HAS US ENCHANTED.

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(Clockwise, from this picture) Pine cones and amaryllis welcome visitors to the Richmond nursery at Christmas; narcissi bulbs make beautiful natural gifts; Petershamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elegant crackers are recyclable; Lara aims to make the nurseries totally plastic-free by 2020

MY GARDEN LIFE The nat ural world is the focus of ever y thing for Lara Bog l ione, ma na g i ng d i r e c t or of Pet er sha m Nu r s er ie s. She s h a r e s h e r s l o w- l i v i n g e t h o s a n d e t h i c a l b u s i n e s s v i s i o n , p l u s what Chr istma s holds at one of our favour ite dest inat ions

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Tell us about your family and the Petersham dynasty. When I was 11, my family moved from Kensington to a beautiful Queen Anne house in Richmond and

I remember being so excited to be surrounded by gardens and trees. A nursery had been carved out of the grounds of the house in the Seventies, and when the owner retired he asked my parents if they would like to buy it. That marked the beginning of my family’s journey to create a sustainable and organic nursery, filled with beautiful plants, handcrafted furniture, gifts and seasonal produce.

Can you share your sustainability and

slow-living ethos? Most of our ethically produced, organic food, including the meat, eggs and vegetables for our restaurants, comes from my brother Harry’s farm in Devon, where

sustainability is a top priority. We also believe in the slow-living ethos, which has three main principles: good, clean and fair. The idea is that food and products must be of good quality, their production should have a minimum impact on the environment, and the staff and suppliers, wherever they are in the world, are treated fairly.

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What’s the vision for Petersham this Christmas? Christmas at Petersham is really special. We try to create a traditional look, but not old-fashioned, with fresh trees glowing with glass baubles and fairy lights decorating both the shops and restaurants. Visitors are

“OUR BRAND DRAWS ON INFLUENCES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, FROM ITALIAN WINES TO HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE FROM INDIA”

welcomed with mulled wine, mince pies and roasted chestnuts at our Christmas shopping evenings and we have stacks of wonderful presents, from elegant crackers filled with unusual gifts, such as pin pots and hand creams, to beautiful

can be safely disposed of down the drain. This drastically reduces the number of vans collecting our rubbish and reduces harmful emissions. We’ve also persuaded one of our flower suppliers to remove all polystyrene from its packaging,

houseplants and stylish vases.

so we’re well on our way.

my husband Giovanni’s sister. I’m very excited as we haven’t been before and I’m sure I will find lots of new things for Petersham’s shops.

topiary and beautiful long borders. I love her mix of the traditional and eccentric, which has inspired my garden, too. I also admire the architect Thomas Heatherwick for the way that he cleverly integrates

Where will you be spending Christmas this year? We often go to Italy, where it’s usually snowy and very Christmassy, but this year we’re off to Uruguay to see

What garden gifts are on your Christmas list? I love receiving plants – you can’t go wrong with a leafy houseplant. We also have a green hamper in the shop that I have my eye on. It includes an embroidered apron, pots, gloves, seeds and labels, a handmade trowel and more – it looks beautiful.

Which designers do you most admire? I’m a great fan of the garden designer Mary Keen – she designed my parents’ garden, including the wacky

his contemporary designs into the natural landscape.

How do you like to spend your days off ? I take the children and Luna, the dog, to one of the many parks near us in London. My favourite is Abney Park cemetery in Stoke Newington, which sounds gloomy but it’s a really special

What’s new for 2020? We’re focusing on waste and sustainability, even more than we do now, and aspire to make Petersham completely plastic-free in 2020. We already compost a lot of food waste in Richmond and have also installed an

place – a trip there feels like stepping into Narnia, and losing yourself down all these leafy little pathways.

anaerobic waste digester, which turns our plate waste into grey water that

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Warm, welcoming and wonderful are the words that best sum up Jikoni, Ravinder Bhogal’s restaurant in London’s Marylebone – and the location of this shoot. Scented with spice and sweetness, her dishes are inspired

and celebrate their traditions,’ says Ravinder. ‘It’s nice to present guests with dishes they’re familiar with, but then to get them excited by an unexpected flavour or hit of spice.’ She recommends big platters for this time of year

by her mixed global heritage, with influences coming from Kenya, India and the UK. Fans include Nigella Lawson and Yotam Ottolenghi. ‘Christmas is a time for people to come together

– easier to prepare and ‘they make the table look like a banquet’. Jikoni, 19-21 Blandford St, London W1U 3DG; jikonilondon.com

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The classic negroni is given a wintry twist courtesy of seasonal clementine juice and a sprig of rosemary. For a single serving, put 25ml gin, 25ml Campari, 25ml vermouth, 25ml freshly squeezed clementine juice and a sprig of rosemary into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake hard so that you bruise the rosemary. Pour into a low tumbler glass filled with ice and garnish with a slice of clementine and a sprig of rosemary. Cin cin! â&#x2020;&#x2019;

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GRIDDLED PEARS WITH BURRATA & BLISTERED KALE Griddling pears like this teases out their natural sweetness, making an ideal foil for the bitter kale, while a ball of silky burrata brings the whole dish together. SERVES 6 150ml extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra for drizzling and tossing 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 6 pears, quartered and cored 600g kale or cavolo nero, stalks removed and roughly torn 3 balls of burrata 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped

To make the dressing, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar with some black pepper and set aside. ■ Place a griddle pan over a high heat and drizzle the pear quarters with olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the pears flesh side down and cook for around two minutes. Turn and repeat until all the fleshy surfaces are charred. Toss the kale with a little more olive oil, season with sea salt and add to the griddle until it is

COOK’S TIP Instead of pears, you could also use a nice crunchy apple here, like a Braeburn. Just treat them in exactly the same way.

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blistered and slightly charred. ■ Place the kale and pears on a serving platter, then add the burrata. Scatter over the finely chopped chilli, drizzle over the dressing and serve.

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FENNEL AND HERB SALMON EN CROUTE

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This fuss-free dish would be perfect for a pre-Christmas gathering. SERVES 6 2 x 500g salmon fillets, skinned 450g all-butter puff pastry 1 egg beaten FOR THE FILLING A knob of butter 1 leek, finely chopped, white part only 1 small fennel bulb, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped Zest and juice of 1 lemon 100g spinach 100g watercress 3 tbsp crème fraiche 1 handful each of tarragon leaves, dill leaves and flat-leaf parsley, chopped

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Preheat oven to 200ºC/Fan 180ºC/

Gas 6. Heat the butter in a frying pan and add the leek, fennel and garlic. Sauté until starting to soften; add the lemon juice and cook for another minute. Add the spinach and watercress, cook for 30 seconds, then transfer to a food processor with the crème fraiche, lemon zest, herbs and seasoning, and process until finely chopped. ■ Season the salmon, then spread the herb mixture over one side of one fillet and top with the other. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and trim so it is big enough to leave a 2cm border around the salmon when folded over. Place on a lined baking sheet and put the salmon on the top half. Fold the pastry over the fish, then seal edges with a fork. Brush with beaten egg and chill for 30 minutes. ■ Make a few holes in the pastry to let out steam and bake for 25-30 minutes. Rest for a few minutes and then slice and serve. →

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CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHORIZO & LENTILS Great as a side, but also makes a satisfying one-pot dinner on its own. Chorizo adds a spicy, smoky note that is richer than the usual bacon. SERVES 6 375g Brussels sprouts 1½ tbsp olive oil 1 fat clove of garlic, finely chopped 375g ready cooked puy lentils 200g cured chorizo sausage, cubed Knob of butter A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped FOR THE DRESSING 3 tbsp sherry vinegar 6 tbsp olive oil A pinch of caster sugar

Prepare the sprouts by picking off the outer leaves and removing any woody stalks. Halve and then blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute and drain. Refresh in ice-cold water

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through. Pop into a large bowl and set aside. Now fry the chorizo in the same pan until golden and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, take out of the pan and add to the bowl of lentils. Add the knob of butter to the pan and pop back on the heat. Over a high heat, cook the sprouts until they are charred and brown and then transfer to the bowl of lentils and chorizo. ■ In a screw-top jar, shake together the sherry vinegar and olive oil with sugar and seasoning and then pour over the lentils. Add the chopped parsley and then toss to mix well.

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and drain again. ■ In a pan, heat the olive oil and gently fry the garlic until starting to soften. Add the lentils and warm

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ROASTED PARSNIPS WITH HONEY, HAZELNUTS & TRUFFLE OIL

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Sweet, golden roasted parsnips are always a welcome side to a winter feast. These ones are made extra special with the crunch of hazelnuts and luxurious truffle oil. SERVES 6 2kg parsnips, peeled and sliced lengthways into quarters Olive oil to drizzle 3 tbsp runny honey ½ bunch of thyme, leaves only A handful of hazelnuts, roughly chopped A few drops of truffle oil ■

Preheat the oven to 200ºC/Fan

180ºC/Gas 6. Put the parsnips into a bowl, season with sea salt and pepper, drizzle over some olive oil and 2 tbsp honey. Scatter over the thyme and toss to mix. Place on a roasting tray and roast for 30-40 minutes until the parsnips are caramelised. Scatter over the hazelnuts and roast for a further 5 minutes. ■ Remove from the oven and arrange over a serving platter and then drizzle over the remaining honey and a few drops of truffle oil. Serve at once. →

COOK’S TIP These also make excellent canapés at a party, a little different to serve and so satisfying to eat. Just don't drizzle with oil until you're ready to serve, so as to keep them crunchy.

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SERVES 6-10 6 egg whites 300g caster sugar 2 tsp rosewater 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp cornflour FOR THE PISTACHIO PRALINE 100g caster sugar 50g pistachios, toasted and chopped TO SERVE 600ml double cream 25g icing sugar 1 tsp rosewater Physalis, to garnish

Preheat oven to 150°C/Fan 130°C/ Gas 2. Draw a 23cm circle on baking paper and place on a baking tray pencil side down. Whisk the egg whites and a pinch of salt in a mixer to soft peaks then gradually add the sugar. Whisk in the rosewater and vinegar, then fold in the cornflour.

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COOK’S TIP This show-stopping dessert has so much more impact at the table than it takes effort to create. Decorate with anything you fancy – pomegranate seeds and winter berries all look good.

but not coloured (1-1½ hours). Turn off heat and cool in oven for four hours. ■ For the praline, dissolve the sugar in 2 tbsp water in a pan over a medium heat until dissolved. Increase the heat and bring to a boil until golden-brown. Caramel burns easily, so watch it carefully. Lay pistachios over a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Pour the caramel over the nuts and leave to cool and set. Break into shards. Whip the cream, icing sugar and rosewater. Pipe around the meringue and crown with praline and physalis.

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This is a great do-ahead dessert – the meringue can be made two days before.

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First-time buyers Kerran and Sam Langley indulged their love of period interiors when renovating a Victorian house in Tasmania WORDS ALI HEATH PHOTOGRAPHY MARNIE HAWSON

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EXTERIOR Built in 1890, the lodge still has the original windows, metal lacework, weatherboarding and veranda railings. At Christmas Kerran and Sam decorate the outside simply with natural foliage and a handmade wreath. Wreath, Botanical

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DINING AREA A banquette and antique chairs set the scene for intimate suppers. The oil portrait painting is part of a matching pair that face each other across the room. Antique oil painting, Dig Haüshizzle. Chairs, Wildes Antiques. Chandelier, eBay SNUG With a look reminiscent of a gentlemen’s club, this retreat is a cosy spot for letter-writing, movie night, drinking whiskey and relaxing. Walls in Guerilla, Porter’s Paints. Sofa, Freedom Furniture

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elaxing on Kerran and Sam Langley’s veranda at Lumière Lodge in Tasmania, you can easily picture yourself back among the original quarry workers and bush rangers, who settled here in 1804. Step inside, though, and you’ll find a beautiful home filled with modern-day comforts. Kerran and Sam grew up in Hobart and married two years ago. Their Victorian weatherboarded

house sits on a wide tree-lined avenue in their home town – 20 minutes from Mount Wellington and five minutes from the sea. The renovation was an ambitious project that included replacing a tired Sixties extension with a more capacious addition that is home to an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. With a welcoming central fireplace, cosy furnishings and French doors that lead to a courtyard, there is a feeling of light, space and warmth. ‘We stayed at Captains Rest in Lettes Bay, the home and Airbnb of stylist Sarah Andrews, and fell in love with the space – we wanted to recreate that relaxed feel here,’ says Kerran. The couple project-managed the 18-month

beckons and he often brings back locally foraged foliage and twigs for display at home.

renovation while also juggling busy careers – Kerran as a nurse, Sam as a cartographer. ‘We were lucky to have a great team of builders and carpenters, and the support of family and friends,’ says Kerran. The house is on one level (apart from a delightful attic bedroom) and flows easily from front to back. A masculine snug greets you as you enter, with a central hallway leading to two bedrooms, a bathroom and utility, and, finally, the open-plan living space. Growing up with antique-loving parents, sourcing is firmly imprinted within Kerran’s DNA. Think

Throughout, cabinetry has been thoughtfully planned – sleek kitchen cupboards, under-seat banquette storage and bespoke bathroom vanity units. ‘The name Lumière has proved very apt as we have also taken time choosing lighting to define the mood,’ says Kerran. ‘At Christmas it is atmospheric with twinkly candles and lanterns adding to the festive spirit. Traditions are simple – long meals and late-night whiskeys. Guests never want to leave.’ Speaking of guests, the couple have now decided to periodically rent out their home on Airbnb. ‘The

beautiful chandeliers from top Australian stylist Lynda Gardener, antique portraits imported from Dig Haüshizzle in the UK, relaxed linens, vintage furniture and indigenous Australian finds. ‘For Sam – more bushman than antique-hunter – outdoor life

transformation of this house and everyone’s reaction has made all our hard work so worthwhile,’ says Kerran. ‘For us, it’s the perfect island spot.’ & ■

To book a stay, visit lumierelodge.com

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KITCHEN The cabinets were built by a local carpenter to Kerran’s specifications. Island in Wild Moss, Porter’s Paints. Bar stools, The Drill Hall Emporium. Pendant light, deVol

UTILITY ROOM This useful space was designed to incorporate plenty of storage. Cabinetry, for similar try deVol. Portrait (above sink), Brave Fine Art

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MASTER EN SUITE The dark hue creates a feeling of luxury. Kerran designed the vanity with marble countertop. Walls and vanity unit in Obsidian, Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paints. Shower, Brodware. Moroccan zellige tiles, Tiles of Ezra. Mirror, The Society Inc by Sibella Court

BATHROOM An original cast-iron bath and open fireplace provide the ultimate in luxury bathing. Walls in a bespoke colour; Calamine by Farrow & Ball is similar

MASTER BEDROOM Portraits and pendant lighting feature prominently throughout the house. Portrait and chair, Wildes Antiques. Rug, Armadillo and Co. Walls in Wild Goose, Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paints

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I NSP IR ATION GUEST BEDROOM Terracotta linens and paintings in earthy hues add warmth to the mix of soft greys. A delicate voile curtain with rope tieback works with the rustic decor. Bedding, Cultiver Linen. Voile panel, Epic Linen. Walls in Dusty Mule, Porter’s Paints

INSIDER INSIGHT Kerran Langley shares her style tips

GO-TO COLOUR I don’t have a favourite, but I love shades with less pop and more dirty, earthy tones.

BIGGEST SUCCESS Not being scared to use colour. This, combined with natural light and evening mood lighting, creates a beautiful ambience.

GREATEST INDULGENCE A claw-foot bath.

MAIN SOURCE OF INSPIRATION Our little island. It’s hard not to be inspired by the wild and rugged landscapes that have been shaped by the seasons, and the stories of early explorers and settlers.

MY STYLE IN THREE WORDS Quirky, romantic and moody.

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With the stunning restoration of her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chalet, interior designer Emma Pocock has brought a Scandi influence to the Alps WORDS JULIET BENNING PHOTOGRAPHY ALEX JAMES

SITTING ROOM This multi-functional space provides plenty of room for 12 guests, with the fireplace as a glowing focal point. The large black-andwhite cushions were made from H&M rugs. Rug, Snowdrops Copenhagen

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mma Pocock and her husband Ben had no idea of the mammoth task that lay ahead of them when they bought their chalet in Morzine, in the French Alps. Seduced by its location and potential as a rental property, the pair found themselves the owners of a large, run-down property in the centre of

of the chalet was to be reserved for the family, in rooms where they could relax and spread out. Emma’s vision was for Nordic-look white wood tongue-and-groove cladding. ‘The budget didn’t allow putting beautiful old wood everywhere and I didn’t want a yellow pine-clad interior, so it seemed the obvious solution,’ she says. ‘My builders thought

town. ‘We were very lucky to find it,’ says Emma. ‘It’s on a quiet street, yet only a two-minute walk from the ski lifts.’ It certainly wasn’t the chalet’s ‘un-charming’ looks that first appealed. The property was set out in two separate flats, with a confusion of badly executed extensions. ‘It had started off as a shepherd’s hut that had been built onto numerous times, with three unattached sections accessed by exterior staircases.’

I was barking mad, though.’ Acting as a foil to the pristine Nordic white walls, the original beams were restored and exposed. ‘The locals are reluctant to stray from tradition, so they were quite outraged by the interior to begin with,’ says Emma. ‘They seemed to come around in the end.’ Each of the bedrooms has its own identity, taken from either the artwork, wallpaper, bedspreads

Undaunted by the scale of the project, Emma, who is one half of interior design firm Turner Pocock, set to work reconfiguring the chalet according to her family’s needs. ‘I didn’t hire an architect, as I knew I could redesign it myself, although I got one of the firm’s architectural designers to look at it in CAD 3D

or headboards. ‘I find it impossible to live without colour so we gave each room a pop of something on top of the neutral palette,’ says Emma. A lover of indulgent bedlinen and down duvets, Emma ensures her guests are well catered for. Bespoke beds, made by Ben Whistler, and upholstered headboards are

software for floorplan solutions and also had help in repositioning the staircase,’ she explains. For months, Emma tweaked the layout, creating a large free-flowing living and dining room and six bedrooms, easily accommodating 12 guests. ‘We didn’t want it to feel claustrophobic and wanted to ensure there was enough space for everyone to gather in the evenings,’ says Emma. ‘I was also keen that it didn’t feel like a rental property, with a collection of same shape rooms with tiny bathrooms,’ she elaborates. Finding a local builder who spoke good English,

another indicator of each room’s distinct personality. Window dressings are almost entirely absent, with privacy provided by exterior shutters, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Castle Grey. In the sitting room, the large banks of comfortable seating swathed in cushions and sheepskin offer weary skiers respite from the slopes. Soft greys and muted monochromes give a modern Scandinavian twist on the traditional Alpine chalet, with a roaring fire emanating heat from the corner. Since their first Christmas in the chalet, Emma and Ben, along with

Emma began to execute her plan, which took up much of 2014, from April to December. ‘We weren’t allowed to touch the outside of the building, but we took off the roof and moved every wall,’ she says. The main house, with its square footprint, was improved with the addition of an extension that had previously been a shed and workshop at the rear. The top floor

daughter Lilah, seven, and son Casper, four, have made it a feature of the festive season. ‘We invite as many friends and family as we can squeeze in,’ Emma says. And with such a well-designed chalet for Christmas celebrations, it’s certain no comfort is sacrificed. &

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SITTING ROOM The flexible seating can be arranged to focus either on the fireplace or television. Layered neutrals complement the monochrome geometrics of the cushions and rugs. Izzy corner sofa, Sofa.com, upholstered in Heron Herringbone recycled wool

SITTING ROOM An arrangement that combines contemporary art, a mirror, and scattered hunting trophies brings a fresh twist to a traditional Alpine look. Deer horns like these can be bought in one of Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many brocante shops. Antique rattan chair, covered in sheepskin from Graham and Green

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INSIDER INSIGHT Owner and designer Emma shares her style tips

FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS I love natural foliage and wood, mixed with white fairy lights and antique mirror.

CHRISTMAS ISN’ T CHRISTMAS WITHOUT… A tree and as many family and friends as we can squeeze in.

KITCHEN Emma chose a locally sourced oak chalet kitchen with a range oven and large Americanstyle fridge. Surfaces in polished plaster and a black sink give a contemporary twist. Fitted kitchen, Cocktail Scandinave

FAVOURITE FESTIVE SMELLS Eucalyptus and The White Company’s Winter candle.

GO-TO COLOUR A smoky blue-green BIGGEST INDULGENCE IN THE PROJECT Importing concrete tiles from Morocco. SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT Cladding the walls in the wood from Norway.

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BEDROOM Built-in beds in this eaves space cleverly create storage, ensuring that the cosy room doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel too cluttered. Bedlinen, Out of Eden. Moose cushions, Lenz & Leif. Hector Bibendum wall light, Original BTC

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LANDING The builders adopted two abandoned chairs for their on-site lunches. Emma later rescued them, painting them red. Chairs in Firecracker Light, Sanderson

MASTER BEDROOM The space at the top of the house has stunning views of the valley. ‘It’s all quite peaceful, with a flash of colour from the bedspread,’ says Emma. Bedding, Out of Eden. Herriot nightstand in Steel Grey is similar, Barker and Stonehouse

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UP IN THE AIR

A secret garden lies at the heart of this highly unusual rooftop retreat in an Amsterdam penthouse WORDS SERENA FOKSCHANER PRODUCTION/STYLING MARC HELDENS PHOTOGRAPHY ALAN JENSEN

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SITTING ROOM The redesigned interior plays on the bold, industrial architecture, with a decisive colour palette and the graphic detailing of new joinery such as this fitted bookcase/TV unit. Matching armchairs, Minotti. Valencia bespoke rug, Rug Society. Rea table, Tonin Casa

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DINING AREA The apartmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden surprise is this central entertaining area, where the sliding roof glides back, turning the room in to a rooftop garden. Blue and white chairs upholstered in Odyssey, Perennial Fabrics. Aldo Bernardi Elicriso floor lamp, Viadurini. Split table, Gloster. Remire chairs, Coco Wolf

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ester Stolk has been familiar with the tall, slender canalside houses of Amsterdam since her childhood. ‘But I have never seen anything like this,’ says the interior designer of her latest project – a penthouse apartment set in an un-touristy backwater of the city. A lift whisks you up four storeys to the two-bedroom home, where the rooms wrap, cloister like, around the dining room that sits at the heart of this square-shaped apartment. At the push of a lever, the glass roof glides back, revealing a canopy of winter-blue sky. Suddenly you find yourself in a secret garden that feels more south of France than central Amsterdam. This unique feature derives from a twist in planning regulations. Built in the 16th century, this

with the changing light of the seasons’. Here, a once-lacklustre wall was rebuilt using bricks handpicked from a reclamation yard. ‘It looks industrial, but not overly contemporary,’ says Hester. Opposite, grasscloth-covered walls ‘provide texture without too much pattern’. Because this is a home of views, where one room offers tantalising glimpses of the next, the marble granite panel at the end of the L-shaped counter is incised with a grid-like design. ‘It’s the first thing you see from the sitting room, so it had to stand out,’ explains Hester. The clients shipped several containers of their furniture from the States with an open-ended message – ‘We were told to keep what we wanted.’ An antique pharmaceutical cabinet and some classical seating made the cut, but almost all the

former factory was bombed during the Second World War by the Luftwaffe. ‘The building survived, but the roof had to be rebuilt,’ says Hester. ‘As this meant that technically, the roof was not part of the original, heavily listed structure, the former owner was allowed to rip off a chunk of the roof to create the

furniture and objects are new. The ‘boldly reframed’ artwork was found at auction, and designer pieces have been added into the mix, too. Hester enjoys the malleability of metal and she designed some pieces for the apartment herself, inspired by the elegant lines of French bistro tables.

sliding roof and this wonderful outdoor space.’ Drawn by its unusual configuration, Hester’s clients, a Dutchman married to an American, bought the apartment as a base to explore Europe and visit their family. They approached the designer with a minimal brief. ‘At first, all they wanted were a few tweaks to introduce more light, but when I suggested ways in which we could improve the flow of the space, they said yes to it all,’ says Hester, who owns her own studio, Büro Kif, in Amsterdam. ‘We started again and treated it like a jigsaw puzzle.

For most of the year, the owners bask in the sunshine of the southern United States, ‘so they were keen to capture some of that climate here,’ says Hester. To counteract the gloom of a Dutch winter, a Mediterranean palette of ochres, petrol blues and whites with flashes of brass, courses through the rooms. Bathroom tiles are a chorus of ocean blues; through a door you glimpse the ‘sunbeam’ flash of a yellow slipper chair, positioned to draw your eye. In the guest bedroom, Hester chose a long, Japanese artwork to hang opposite the bed. The golden panel,

The potential was wonderful,’ says Hester of the changes that have brought logic and light to the floorplan. In the kitchen, a cloakroom was removed to enlarge the space and panels of opaque glass inserted between original beams to ‘fill the space

she explains, was hung deliberately low so that at night, it glows ‘like the setting sun,’ transporting guests to a place, far, far away from here. & & ■

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DINING AREA The central space with its sliding glass roof doubles as a rooftop garden in summer and light-filled, entertaining space throughout the year. Grasyl candleholder, AYTM. Tvis cutlery, Broste Copenhagen

KITCHEN The bespoke cabinets, painted in translucent layers of blue to reveal the wood grain, were designed to conceal kitchen paraphernalia and be a focal point when viewed from the sitting room. Bespoke units, Büro Kif

INSIDER INSIGHT Interior designer Hester shares her style vision

BIGGEST INDULGENCE The trust of our clients. They gave us the freedom to make big changes and never interfered. In fact, they told us they felt the more they interfered, the weaker the design would become.

SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT We were on a budget for the art, so we bought most of it at auction. Bold frames have given every piece a new personality.

GO-TO DESIGNER OR BRAND I deeply respected the late architect David Collins – I even once wrote to him, applying for a job. He wrote back, thanking me for the analysis of his style.

FAVOURITE BUILDING The Westerkerk in Amsterdam – we can glimpse its tower from our home.

ON MY COFFEE TABLE Modern Art Desserts by Caitlin Freeman.

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IN S PIR ATI O N BATHROOM The bright scheme was chosen to echo the rest of the apartment and to inject southern warmth into northern climes. Linear wall lights, Original BTC. Picket blue and white tiles, Fireclay Tile

BEDROOM Textural wallcoverings add intimacy and detail without introducing too much pattern. Angui mirror, AYTM. Sign side table, Lema. Princeton glass wall light, Schoolhouse

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LEADING LIGHT As co-founder of a top lifestyle brand, Tine Kjeldsen instinctively knew how to bring out the best in her chic home in the Danish countryside WORDS VIVIENNE AYERS PHOTOGRAPHY BIRGITTA BJORNVAD/SISTERS AGENCY

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SITTING ROOM Tine kept the look light with soft grey walls and by painting the once-dark wooden beams white. Sofa, chair and pouffe, black aluminium tables; floor lamp, all Tine K Home

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INSIDER INSIGHT Owner and designer Tine Kjeldsen her design inspiration GO-TO COLOURS Camel, soft white and pale grey. BIGGEST INDULGENCE The light that embraces each room creates a feeling of being close to nature and almost outside. SECRET ADDRESS Once a month I visit Suzanne Varming, a small antiques shop in Odense, and I buy old silver frames and beautiful old glass vases from her. MUSEUM TO VISIT The CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art in Middelfart, and the Designmuseum Danmark in Copenhagen. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL NEVER PART WITH... The little things and pictures our children have created. Everything else can be replaced.

SITTING ROOM Washed wooden floors and pale grey walls create a soft backdrop. Armchair; black tables; lamp, all Tine K Home. Walls painted in Sheer Grey, Lady Minerals, Jotun

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ool, calm and collected is an apt description of the home of Tine Kjeldsen and her husband Jacob Fossum, founders of the Danish interiors brand Tine K. Their 19th-century country home, near Odense in Denmark, was once a doctor’s house, but behind its elegant period façade lies a deceptively modern decor.

Tine. ‘It’s a calm palette but not cold.’ It’s also the ideal backdrop to Christmas decorations, including the small displays that Tine creates in November using natural foliage and flowers such as hyacinths and hellebores, while a large Christmas tree takes pride of place in the sitting room. Tine picks colours for the Christmas decorations that complement the decor and admits the typical

Tine and Jacob bought the house in 2005, lured by its idyllic location and the opportunity to raise their children Klara, now 19, Tilde, 17, and Konrad, 13, in the countryside. ‘We moved here for space,’ explains Tine. ‘Original features, such as the exposed beams, still existed in the house and we also loved the two wooden buildings in the garden – one is now used as a playhouse for the children and the other has a huge

Danish Christmas scheme of red decorations and gnomes are not her style. ‘You should be able to look at the decor throughout the month of December so we prefer twigs in vases and natural decorations,’ says Tine. ‘The glass candleholders provide beautiful reflections when the lights are turned on.’ Naturally, much of the carefully curated furniture and accessories are from Tine K Home. ‘I travel and

fireplace so we spend time there in winter.’ Given its former use as a doctor’s house, changes had to be made to make it more suitable for a family. The house was gutted and, to ensure it was warm in winter, walls were insulated and underfloor heating installed downstairs. The old woodburning stoves

find inspiration,’ Tine says. The furniture is a mix of old and new with a combination of vintage tables, organic shapes and modern furniture. ‘Our home reflects my style because I’ve designed most of the furniture,’ she says. ‘It’s not too designed, but is more relaxed – everything fits together and has a function.’

were removed, apart from the fireplace in the sitting room, which was reconfigured with a fireplace insert and a glass door to maintain a cosy focal point. Despite the house being in the heart of the Danish countryside, the interior is not quintessentially Danish. ‘It’s a simple decor with a Nordic twist,’ reveals Tine. Wooden floors are common in Denmark and Tine has kept the ones upstairs painted white and paint-washed the new floors downstairs. White walls keep the backdrop calm and soothing. ‘I like natural daylight so I maximise the

The dining room is a large, understated space. ‘I prefer to have large pieces of furniture here to fill it out rather than lots of small items,’ reveals Tine. The dining table is large enough to accommodate all the family around it, with two oversized pendant lights positioned over it. It’s an understated look with an injection of drama. Importantly, this is also the room where Christmas entertaining takes place. ‘On the morning of Christmas Eve, I go downstairs early and light all the candles before I wake up the children,’ explains Tine. ‘I like it when it’s cosy. There is

light with walls painted with a mineral paint for a soft look and texture,’ says Tine. Calm colours and earthy tones set the mood for the interior, creating a harmonious and cohesive look. ‘The colours are soft even if they’re dark,’ explains

something magical when we light the fire in the fireplace. Candles are very important in Scandinavia and especially at Christmas time.’ & ■

Tine K Home tinekhome.com

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TABLE DETAIL Candles create a cosy feel and add a festive glow to the table setting. Plates and wine glasses, Tine K Home. The knives and forks are antique and came from France

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SITTING ROOM â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Antique frames can be beautiful on a wall, even without anything inside,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Tine. Silver-plated Christmas tree decorations; table lamp, all Tine K Home

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STAIRWAY Tine has added softness with small silver stars decorating the stair rail and a simple fir tree injecting an understated festive touch. Wicker baskets, Tine K Home

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CONSERVATORY Candles and homemade decorations on the table bring a festive touch to this room. Lounge chair in bamboo; cushions and covers, all Tine K Home

WINDOW DETAIL A simple branch bearing red berries creates an effective feature here. Various-size glass jars, Tine K Home

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LAND OF PLENTY Olivier and Trudy Vico transformed rough fields in Flanders into a productive garden offering year-round atmosphere and colour WORDS JACKY HOBBS PHOTOGRAPHY ANNAICK GUITTENY

Bright rosettes of a potted sempervivum alongside a collection of Magnolia grandiflora seedpods

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The natural swimming pool reflects trees planted 20 years ago around the perimeter of the garden by Olivier and his grandfather

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n obsession with plants coupled with years of experience in the family’s weaving business helped hone Olivier and Trudy Vico’s appreciation of texture, colour and design. The layout and planting of their two-acre garden at

glasshouse is stuffed with ripening peppers, aubergines and pots of basil, while the kitchen garden hosts neat rows of lettuces, leeks, beans, fennel, asparagus and herbs grown with companion plantings of Mexican marigold (Tagetes minuta), an effective pest deterrent. A second glasshouse

Domaine du Ooievaar, a farmstead in the Flemish Ardennes, reflects this creativity and epitomises their desire to enjoy this idyllic outdoor space. It took 20 years to transform the abandoned property. ‘We saw the potential to harness the wide open space and create a unique garden,’ explains Olivier. The mid-19th century brick farmhouse and outbuildings, creating a large, internal courtyard,

is dedicated to 25 varieties of tomatoes. In autumn, the garden ripens, colours become concentrated and the Hot Border reaches its seasonal zenith. Radiant plumes of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’) rise above the beet-red hues of the castor-oil plant Ricinus communis ‘New Zealand Black’ and ‘New Zealand Purple’, while love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus

became integral to Olivier’s garden plan. Here, he built a parterre, with clipped box (Buxus sempervirens) hedging and yew (Taxus baccata) topiary providing structure, filled with a tangle of seasonal bulbs, flowers and grasses. Beyond the house the open fields, bereft of trees

caudatus ‘Intense Purple’) is interspersed with dazzling jolts of brilliant-red, orange and yellow dahlias. ‘Bright colours simply make me feel happy,’ says Trudy. ‘The single dahlias self-seed readily and the more flowers you cut, the more they come back.’ Along the drive, summer-white hydrangeas

or hedges, presented no such infrastructure. ‘So my grandfather and I planted a natural perimeter from scratch, with copses of native limes and poplars and hedges thick with holly and blackthorn,’ says Olivier. ‘The garden was then divided by more formal pruned, pleached and pollarded trees, and clipped hedges of box, beech, yew and hornbeam.’ Pathways, pavilions and arbours sit within this framework, with water a key element. The rainwater swimming pool is chemical-free, filtered naturally using lava stone and purifying Iris pseudacorus,

(Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’, ‘Pinky Winky’ and ‘Grandiflora’) put on their autumn rouge, with pink carpets of Cyclamen hederifolium at their feet. A surprise snowdrop, the October-flowering Galanthus reginae-olgae spangles this border, beginning the show of the 200 varieties that decorate the garden’s evergreen structure throughout winter. ‘There’s a great diversity and energy here that has brought us from bare field to flourishing garden,’ says Olivier, his enthusiasm indefatigable. ‘It is a constant work in progress.’ &

while edible plants and fruiting trees add a productive dynamic to the garden. ‘My grandfather introduced me to vegetable growing, aged six. He also helped me plant apple, pear, plum and walnut trees in the orchard.’ The potager in the lean-to

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“THE GARDEN CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AND OVER THE WINTER WE’RE PLANNING TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN” OLIVIER VICO, owner/designer The courtyard of the traditional Flemish farmhouse is home to the parterre, which is given structure with box and yew topiary

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Olivier wanted water close to the house, so created a natural pool – for swimming in summer and tranquil views in winter

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The lean-to potager glasshouse shelters tender edibles including aubergines and basil, plus Olivier’s impressive collection of potted cyclamen

October-flowering snowdrop, Galanthus reginae-olgae

The hornbeam hedge with its oeil-de-boeuf was inspired by topiary Olivier saw at Prieuré d’Orsan gardens in the Loire

Thousands of bulbs emerge throughout the winter, including pink carpets of Cyclamen hederifolium

GATHERED FROM THE GARDEN Ideas for beautiful seasonal arrangements created from collected foliage and flowers

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HAWTHORN AND WILLOW COLOUR TWIST In the pale of winter the brilliant, coloured stems of Cornus sanguinea Winter Flame (bottom right), coral bark willow and crack willow erupt. Their pliable switches are easily entwined to create colourful circlets or wreath bases. Add golden highlights, orange hawthorn berries (left) and faded, filigree hydrangea heads for warmth before finishing with a flourish of fresh seasonal snippings, such as holly (top right), ivy and mistletoe (centre right). â&#x2020;&#x2019;

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FEATHER AND THISTLEDOWN CHRISTMAS CROWN A winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk will reveal an abundance of the countrysideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seasonal treasures. In a gently faded palette of ivory, burnished gold and brown, frosted teasels (top right), downy, ermine thistle heads, bunched berries, pine cones (centre right) and lost pheasant feathers (bottom right) abound. Nestle foraged finds in a comely crown, cushioned with parchment hydrangeas (right), many of which still linger frosted in the garden. These collected decorations will easily conceal the simple, tied-in twig framework.

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‘I LOVE UNEXPECTED EARTHY COLOURS – IT DOESN’ T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE RED TO BE FESTIVE! THIS CHIMES BEAUTIFULLY WITH THE CURRENT TREND FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND FORAGING’ SHANE CONNOLLY, florist

‘A BEAUTIFULLY FADED BLUE HYDRANGEA CHRISTMAS WREATH IS UNIQUE AND SLIGHTLY “ALTERNATIVE” WITHOUT BEING REBELLIOUS’ SHANE CONNOLLY, florist

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PERENNIAL FESTIVE FLOWER GARLAND Gardeners love to gather a host of cherished spent flowers and seed heads. Hung up to dry, their forms create delicate winter decorations. The unique alchemy of desiccation turns baby-blue hydrangeas (left) into vintage verdigris, while indigo eryngiums (top right) become steely and metallic. Complement these muted tones with blue-hued spruce (centre right) on a ready-made fir wreath base and add highlights of silvery eucalyptus. This beautiful no-need-towater wreath will continue to self-desiccate creating a re-usable Christmas decoration.

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IT’S TIME TO PREPARE FOR ALL THOSE HOLIDAY ARRIVALS, SO WHEN DESIGNING A SPARE ROOM – WHETHER BRIGHT, SOOTHING, SPACIOUS OR COSY – PUT COMFORT FIRST

GREAT ESCAPE A trick often missed when revamping a spare room is to make it feel as comfortable as other rooms in the house. Add cushions and layer fabrics, or carve out a snug sleeping area and decorate with dark, cosseting tones. If the room layout is narrow, a single bed might slide in horizontally under a window. Then one option is to hang a curtain at each end of the bed, creating an alcove. Alternatively, copy Beata Heuman’s scheme shown here, which boxes in the bed area with a theatrical frame. To ramp up the cosiness, paint the interior of the alcove a different colour from the exterior. Use the same treatment for the curtains by interlining them with a shade that matches the bed nook. →

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re likely to be hosting large numbers of guests for short periods of time, bunk beds are a convenient way to fit everyone in. When ceiling heights are generous, consider a triple rather than just a double, or have a double bed on the bottom level with a single on top. Larch or bleached pine add an instant holiday freshness to a bedroom, so are ideal in seaside environments at all times of the year. This scheme was designed and made by the husband-and-wife team, interior architect Jennifer Valone and furniture designer Halvor Thorsen of Odd Thorsen. The blue and white colour combination will never fall out of fashion.

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WELL DRESSED ‘A guest bedroom provides the perfect opportunity to step a little outside of your comfort zone,’ says Tiffany Duggan, director, Studio Duggan. ‘Guests are likely to only be visiting for a relatively short amount of time and so we like to approach a guest space just as we would an eccentric boutique hotel; a patterned wallpaper with a feature headboard in a bold colour always works particularly well.’ Adding an upholstered headboard can also work as a great little update to a guest bed. This low-slung, shell-shaped design, part of the newly launched home and lifestyle collection Trove by Tiffany Duggan, lends a pretty and soft shape to the bedroom. →

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TIME OUT The constant social interaction between host and guest can be exhausting for both parties. By designating areas to relax in the bedroom, everyone can enjoy time apart. Where possible, use upholstered furniture to create different seating zones, so guests can have their own separate space to relieve the feeling that they’re living on top of each other. Here, Emily Todhunter of Todhunter Earle has placed a vintage daybed in the window alcove, while a sofa stands at the foot of the bed. ‘Bedrooms aren’t just for sleeping in,’ says Emily. ‘When staying with someone, it’s a bonus if there is a comfortable armchair or sofa. It creates a lovely place to read or nap, or take in a beautiful view.’

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“A GUEST BEDROOM SHOULD FEEL LIKE A HOME FROM HOME AND DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WARMTH IS KEY. I CREATE A COSY SPACE BY LAYERING COLOURS AND TEXTURES, USING CUSHIONS, QUILTS, THROWS AND LAMPS”

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Simple design decisions can make a guest room work hard when two people are sharing. Here, the bedside table has two drawers, one for each guest, and the lamp divides the tabletop to mark a space for each person’s bedtime reading, while checks and stripes suit most tastes.

Beautiful pieces of furniture will make a spare room feel more luxurious. Ben Pentreath has placed an antique bureau in the corner of a bedroom in his Dorset home (above left). Guests will appreciate any thoughtful gestures that make their stay seem like being at home.

A daybed is a good way to make rooms of limited dimensions seem bigger and ensure that they are working harder. In this scheme (above right), interior designer Natalia Miyar has used an elegant palette accented with vibrant pattern to bring energy and freshness to the room. →

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“IN SMALL GUEST ROOMS, DISPENSE WITH A SUBSTANTIAL BEDSPREAD. USE A THIN PIQUE DESIGN UP AS A BLANKET. IT MEANS YOU DON’ T HAVE TO FIND SOMEWHERE TO STORE A SPARE QUILT” NINA CAMPBELL, founder, Nina Campbell Interiors, ninacampbellinteriors.com

ACTION STATIONS No one enjoys living out of a suitcase, so guests will welcome somewhere convenient to hang clothes alongside plenty of shelf space. A built-in wardrobe and dressing table (top left) neatly makes use of the space under a pitched roof and mirrored doors have the effect of extending the space.

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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS If you’re hosting guests this Christmas, be sure to add a festive touch to the room. Keep decorations more subtle and sophisticated than elsewhere in the house – it is, after all, a place to sleep – by maintaining a tight colour scheme, such as green and silver.

FIVE STAR For the ultimate guest room, put together a scheme that resembles a first-class hotel suite (above right). Keep the hospitality element front of mind and don’t be tempted to create a space that’s personal or idiosyncratic. Leave surfaces clutter-free, as guests will bring their own possessions.

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GW Designs. ‘Starting with the mattress, topper, pillows and bedlinen – everything should feel as

home, don’t forget the spare room, says Irene Gunter, founder of Gunter & Co. ‘To make it inviting think about texture. Fabric walling doesn’t have to cost a fortune and will transform the space, making it look sophisticated while feeling cosy and warm.’ By the same token, use proper Roman blinds or curtains. Also be a bit punchier with pattern or colour. ‘You can risk it here,’ says Irene. Make sure the guest room

luxurious as a top hotel.’ If working to a budget, a mattress with at least 1,000 pocket springs should be good enough. Think about the details: ensure there is somewhere to hang clothes – more convenient than drawers for a short stay; leave a phone charger or install a USB wall socket; place a pretty luggage rack for those who aren’t staying long enough to unpack, and add a bowl of miniature bottles of creams

doesn’t have a neglected ambience and hang as many pictures as you’d have in your own bedroom. Then add details, such as fresh flowers or even faux flowers – the best ones will make the spare room look ready for action if any last-minute guests arrive.

and toothpaste in case anything has been forgotten.

SMALL SPACES The multipurpose studymeets-spare-room is a typical solution in a smaller home and a daybed is a good option for such a space. Decorative choices will depend on which direction you want to go, either opting for a neutral backdrop and then adding pattern and colour, or taking a bolder step. ‘Dark lacquered walls are smart in a study and pictures stand out well against them,’ says interior designer Penny Morrison. ‘When the room turns into a guest bedroom, bright lampshades can be introduced to add colour accents, alongside boldly patterned cushions and throws for extra cosiness.’

FURNITURE Most decorators agree that twin beds give greater flexibility, or invest in divans that can zip together. Comfort is key, believe Sarah Vanrenen and Louisa Greville Williams of Vanrenen

CREATE AN ESCAPE For everyone’s sanity, especially at Christmas, it’s a good idea to make a comfortable sitting area – a sofa, armchair or chaise – within a spare bedroom. It allows guests to retire for a nap or a read and for the hosts to do the same or get ready for the evening. Also leave books to keep them entertained. If there’s no room for a bedside table, one trick Nina Campbell employs is to carve out a shallow niche, about 20cm deep, on each side of the bed to house a glass of water, a clock and books. Don’t forget to add good task lighting, too. &

“ZIP AND LINK DIVANS ARE BRILLIANT FOR GUEST BEDS. DRESS THEM WITH ONE WIDE HEADBOARD TO COVER SINGLE AND DOUBLE OPTIONS” LUCY BARLOW, founder, Barlow & Barlow, barlowandbarlow.com

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Each season, the renowned interior designer sources unusual Christmas decorations that display style, character and humour. They’re ideal for adding extra sparkle to any room of the house, shop.ninacampbell.com.

Known for exceptional craftsmanship, this designer and manufacturer offers an expanding collection of lighting, including chandeliers, lanterns table lamps and wall sculptures, in styles to suit all tastes, vaughandesigns.com.

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HAVING TRAINED at the Ilam School of Fine Arts in her native New Zealand, artist GrAzie moved to London 14 years ago, around the time the UK’s street-art movement

Which artists have been influences? Aspects of Andy Warhol’s paintings feature heavily in my work. Also American photographer David

was making waves. Inspired, she channelled a lifelong passion for colour and pop culture into creating modern portrayals of people and imagery throughout history, from the likes of Kate Moss and David Bowie to the iconic Coca-Cola logo. Despite her signature ‘faceless painting’ style, her canvases are not short of personality; using a mix of materials, from spray paint to diamond dust, she brings her subjects to life. Here, GrAzie tells us more. Talk us through your working process… I work on stretched canvas, building up layer upon layer of colour and texture before adding in finer details – a

LaChapelle for his clever use of colour, as well as Keith Haring and Julian Opie for their interpretations of faceless beauty. How do people react to your work? With a smile, usually! My paintings are tongue-incheek; they aren’t supposed to be taken too seriously. What is great about Runway Gallery? It offers a diverse range of art at the click of a button – it’s never been easier to curate your own collection. Any artists you would recommend as an investment buy right now?

pop of neon or a sprinkle of diamond dust perhaps. Colour is as important to my art as the subject itself. What is the story behind your ‘faceless painting’ style? I like the idea that the people I depict can be recognised regardless of the fact that there’s no personality on show.

Australian-born, UK-based contemporary artist Heath Kane is one to watch.

We don’t really know these people, as iconic as they are. What inspires you? Fashion, music and pop culture, as well as childhood memories and other artists.

NEXT MONTH Find out more about Canadian artist Corran Brownlee, who has explored mediums including film and mixed media and now uses charcoal to create stripped-back images that offer haunting snapshots of untold narratives.

Showcasing contemporary, fashion-focused works from celebrated artists, online Runway Gallery enables you to snap up original prints for your home. Browse and buy at runway-gallery.com

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FINISHING TOUCHES HOST CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A HITCH – SWOON’S DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS ARE EXPRESSLY CREATED FOR THE HOME-OBSESSED

A dramatically dark wall throws this distinctive sideboard into sharp relief. Complete the scheme with soft upholstery and a geometric rug. Karlsson sideboard, £649; Penfold stool in Emerald, £229; Soho rug in Midnight, £229

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OUR homes might have to work harder over the festive season, but discover the secret of effortless entertaining and you’ll feel just as relaxed as your guests. The trick is to get everything in place way before the doorbell rings. Check out Swoon for an exceptional dining table for festive meals, clever seating for casual drinks and accessories that add ambiance to any occasion.

RAISE A GLASS Bring a sideboard or home bar into the living room to avoid trips back and forth to the kitchen. Along with eye-catching mid-century styling, Swoon’s Fresco bar cabinet has a marble top, bottle storage and wine glass rack to keep everything close at hand. Nesting Seymour side tables provide the ideal place to set down glasses.

BE FLEXIBLE Occasional seating works best when it’s small in scale yet dramatic in style. Swoon’s gorgeous Duke retro cocktail chair comes in scintillating shades of velvet, with hand-stitched detailing taking it to another level. Even more flexible are Swoon’s stools and ottomans – perfect for resting tired feet or as a perch for an extra guest.

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1. Duke cocktail chair in Indigo velvet, £349 2. Seymour nesting side table set, £229 3. Purcell cushion in Cream, Navy and Pink, £35 4. Fresco bar cabinet, £629 5. Meridan table lamp, £89 6. Emi ottoman in Primrose velvet, £99 7. Ellis dining table, £699

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Bespoke sofas in de Le Cuona Berlin in Ash with Villa Nova Geneva Bone piping and Samuel & Sons La Terre Appliqué border; bespoke child’s armchair in Moon Parquet in Pewter; bespoke mirror; Alhambra candleholder (left), £810; Alabama candleholder, £710, all Katharine Pooley. Walls in Cornforth White estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Rose Path rug, £599.70m sq, Vandra Rugs at Sinclair Till. Westend Velvet carpet in Manor Grey, £59sq m, Westex Carpets

DREA M ROOMS Interior designer Katharine Pooley shares how she decorates her own home for Christmas 1.

THE KEY TO A CLASSIC FESTIVE LOOK is to work with the existing colours and theme, as I have done throughout my home.

Our family home is an 18th-century coach house on an ancient estate in the Oxfordshire countryside. My husband and I have lived here for more than 15 years and we now have two sons, Jack, nine, and Charlie, seven. Christmas is really special for us, as it is the only time of year we really get to relax together and make some lasting memories. It should feel magical – and I love creating that magic for those around me to enjoy.

THIS IS OUR MAIN LIVING ROOM and we spend lots of time in here. I wanted it to feel peaceful, so I chose a calming backdrop of soft grey painted walls and pastel blue upholstery, then I layered in details and personal objects and art from my travels. There is plenty of pastel pink in the delicate patterns of the cushions to add warmth to the colour scheme. I have mixed antiques with more contemporary furniture to be sympathetic to the age of the house while ensuring it is practical and comfortable for modern family living. The fireplace is the central feature, a warming hearth that the furniture is carefully placed around.

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Acanthus trailing from the mantel and light adds richness to the dining room. Empress mirror, Â£4,950, Louise Bradley.Try VV Rouleaux for ribbons to make similar napkin rings. Find similar chairs at The Dining Chair Company

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Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon exterior eggshell, £28 for .75L, was used on the front door to complement the honey-toned stone of the house

overwhelming and work against the peaceful mood. Christmas trends can move as quickly as those in the fashion industry, so I try not to follow them. Instead, I concentrate on what I like and evolve it year on year. 5.

I BROUGHT THE WARMER PINK TONES of the soft furnishings in the living room through in my choice of decorations for the tree. I love the way these shades sit so beautifully against the deep green of the spruce. The boys love to help choose the decorations, too. This year, they opted for a selection of birds to hang on the tree along with traditional baubles, then we mixed in some aged white ornaments to complement the over-mantel mirror and fireplace. I layer the decorations outwards from the centre of the tree to ensure it has a rich, full appearance.

6 . I used lots of natural greenery above the living room fireplace, mixing it with more rose pinks to echo those on the tree. I like the foliage decorations

The banister is dressed in a loose arrangement including pine and eucalyptus, studded with fir cones, cinnamon sticks and berries

to feel generous and full, to create balance in the room; something too small would just feel lost. The same approach applies throughout the house – I always use an abundance of natural, loosely arranged greenery in each room and on the front door to accentuate the seasonal mood. 7 . THE DINING ROOM , however, calls for some touches of rich colour and softly gleaming golden decorations. These work particularly well by candlelight in the evening and instantly make the room feel warm and ready for Christmas. Katharine Pooley, 020 7584 3223, katharinepooley.com

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The rooms on this side of the apartment are blessed with big bay windows that allow darker, atmospheric materials inside

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DREAM KITCHEN A CHIC MIX OF STONE, TIMBER AND METAL DELIVERS A REFINED BACKDROP FOR ENTERTAINING IN THIS CITY APARTMENT

DESIGNERS Max de Rosee and Claire Sa, directors, De Rosee Sa, 020 7221 5495, deroseesa.com. THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom, Forties ground-floor apartment in Knightsbridge, London. DESIGN BRIEF To create an easy, uncluttered family kitchen by day and a chic atmosphere that enraptures and entertains guests in the evening. DIMENSIONS 4.5x7.6m

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This room is on the ground floor of a five-storey mansion block. ‘We tried to go open plan with the adjoining living room, but couldn’t get freeholder consent,’ says designer Max. ‘Instead, we added a doorway and an open fireplace that help to connect the two rooms.’ A simple island provides seating plus vital prep space, while the generous bay window proved the perfect spot for the owners’ antique Moroccan table.

CABINETRY Made to De Rosee Sa’s design, the bespoke cabinetry features modern, lay-on doors. Recessed handles let the oak-grain veneer finish provide all the decoration required. The base units contain drawers in three depths to provide optimum access and storage.

‘We avoided wall cabinets in deference to the room’s impressive height,’ adds Max.

SURFACES The veneered cabinets have a grey stain that saturates the oak’s golden tones, without losing the grain pattern. Going for natural oak on the parquet flooring below creates definition and stops the grey overpowering. In addition, granite worktops and splashbacks bring a cloud-like pattern into the mix.

APPLIANCES The majority of the appliances are by Miele, chosen for their sleek, built-in design. The refrigerator and dishwasher are fully integrated, which also helps retain the clean lines of the handleless cabinetry. Originally four bar stools were mooted at the island, but the need for a wine fridge won. ‘The banquette seating in the bay is just as sociable,’ says Max.

LIGHTING ‘There is plenty of daylight in this room, so we focused on the nighttime scheme,’ says Max. ‘We added low-level lighting under the shelving to create a warm, understated glow.’ The box lantern above the island brings an industrial edge.

STYLING ‘We like to build a simple upstand shelf along the back of base units whenever possible,’ adds Max. ‘Used to display objets and art, it makes a

Built-in appliances and the use of shelving instead of wall units makes the room feel less kitchen-like

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space feel less kitchen-like.’ Above this shelf, another shelf provides space for recipe books and further collectables. Aligned with the chimney, it was painted in the same grey shade as the walls. ‘Painting out the woodwork feels more modern at the moment,’ explains Max. &

WHERE TO BUY CABINETRY Bespoke kitchen in grey-stained oak veneer, around £48,000. Design by De Rosee Sa, made by Urban Living Constructions. Lighting consultancy, Veritais APPLIANCES H 6090 BP single oven, £7,596; KM 3034-1 gas hob, £1,719; DA 3496 integrated cooker hood, £669.97; G7365 SCVi XXL integrated dishwasher, £1,499; K 1801 Vi integrated refrigerator, £7,499; F 1472 Vi integrated freezer, £7,199; KWT 4154 UG-1 wine cooler, £2,299, all Miele SINK & TAPS Mode 150 undermounted sink £299.99, Caple. Tara Ultra tap, £1,134; Elio single-lever mixer tap, £665, both Dornbracht SURFACES Moonrock granite worktops and splashbacks, £390sq m, MGLW. Walls in Manor House Gray estate emulsion; ceiling in Skimming Stone estate emulsion, both £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Engineered oak herringbone flooring, from £135sq m, Barbers Flooring ACCESSORIES Black Academy five-light pendant, £350, Där Lighting at Trouva. Midas bar stools, £145 each; Midas dining chairs, £175 each, all Rockett St George

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Pair slim tube extractors for real impact. This kitchen by Australia-based Auhaus Architecture features cooker hoods in a brass finish. Elica’s Tube Pro Island in stainless steel, £999, is a similar shape.

This hood by bespoke kitchen and furniture company Hetherington Newman is more than a match for the Officine Gullo cooker. The extractor is a version of Westin’s Bloque canopy, from £873.

Shown in the Twelve kitchen by Carlo Colombo for Poliform, the steel island extractor, from £8,300 at Poliform, has a powerful presence yet is high enough not to obscure the chef’s view into the room.

Tiling the extractor ducting right up to the ceiling enhances the sense of height in this Gunter & Co kitchen. The steel trim is part of the extractor’s slide-out hood. DA3366 cooker hood, £409, Miele.

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DREA M BATHROOM THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACES AND CRITTALL-INSPIRED FITTINGS TAKE MONOCHROME UP A GEAR IN THIS SOPHISTICATED WASH SPACE

DESIGNERS Yousef Mansuri and Hayley Kent, CP Hart, 0345 600 1950, cphart.co.uk. THE PROPERTY A five-bedroom new build in Buckinghamshire. DESIGN BRIEF One of two en suites leading from the master bedroom, this space was designed for the man of the house. The brief called for a bold aesthetic with layers of texture. DIMENSIONS 3x2.4m

LAYOUT The exterior of this one-off new build by EAB Homes features references to the Art Deco period. Here, that inspiration continues in the form of symmetry. ‘The layout is focused on the vanity, which is central to the room’s double-door entrance, which is reflected in the vanity mirror,’ says Yousef.

SURFACES Yousef introduced textured, threedimensional tiles on the walls to lift the inky colour palette and bring an extra design dimension. The tiles feature an embossed hexagon pattern that’s similar to mosaics but with far less grout. ‘They have a lovely tactile quality and look stunning in the shower when the water is flowing down over them,’ he says. The matt finish of the brassware was also chosen for its tactile benefits. ‘Matt taps not only look more modern than shiny chrome, but their velvety soft texture means they are pleasant in use,’ Yousef adds.

FIT TINGS As a bath wasn’t required, Yousef could afford to go big with the shower area. Measuring 1.2x2.36m, the shower’s walk-in, level-entry design keeps the look contemporary. ‘The Crittall-style panel has a matt-black finish that links with the brassware and vanity stand to create a sophisticated space,’ he explains. ‘Positioning the controls at the entrance is essential in a large shower as it lets you turn the water on and reach the ideal

WHERE TO BUY FITTINGS Cielo Milano basin and vanity unit, £4,485; Dornbracht Deque three-piece matt black basin mixer, £1,743.96; Dornbracht Symetrics overhead shower in matt black, £1,291.56; Dornbracht Symetrics hand-shower set in matt black, £738.48; Dornbracht Deque thermostatic shower valve in matt black, £2,762.65; Drench Frahm Crittall-style wet-room panel, 120cm wide, £2,625.84, all CP Hart SURFACES Basel Black Hexagon 30x90cm wall tiles, £44.95sq m; Plain 30x90cm wall tiles, £44.95sq m; Plain 60x60cm floor tiles, £49.95sq m, all Luna Tile and Stone. Wall (seen in mirror) in Heritage Midnight Teal vinyl matt emulsion, £33.40 for 2.5L, Dulux ACCESSORIES Glow LED 120cm-wide mirror, £462, CP Hart

FURNITURE The vanity unit sits on a stand that frames the feature tiles behind. The

A storage niche in the shower is lit within to provide soft ambient lighting at night

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low-level taps also help leave the tiles uninterrupted at splashback level. ‘The vanity isn’t bespoke but does give that impression, especially the way the drawer unit appears to float below the basin,’ says Yousef. The top, with space for toiletries and two additional drawers, provides storage without overpowering. &

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Twist foraged stems and seedheads for a simple natural wreath WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? If you would like Mr Merridew to advise on your decorating, styling, shopping or sourcing dilemma, send your enquiry to MrMerridew@ ti-media.com

If we all had an army of elves busying away all year, we might be able to cram the whole of Christmas into just one night too, but we are not Santa – and life doesn’t work that way. So my first tip is not to treat this month like an un-merry marathon or to bite off more of the metaphorical mince pie than you can chew. My list is really a non-list list of things that are nice and helpful to do, but not essential. If you skip a step or two, panic not, have a marzipan fruit, or perhaps a sherry – Christmas will still be magical.

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big platters of big food – chicken thighs baked in marmalade, oil and spices, or tomatoes, potatoes and onions roasted with chickpeas and lemon zest in a light white sauce. Your guests will thank you for the break from seasonal stodge, and you’ll thank yourself for making it so stress-free.

The only real list I’d recommend

making is for gifts, so you can jot down ideas when inspiration strikes. I’ve stored mine on the free Giftster app – which keeps everything in order and tallies up spending – and linked it to Mrs M’s, so I can see what she wants, too. Now I just need to source a Queen Anne carriage clock and ‘at least one hour of me-time every day’. →

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Is your guest room ready for visitors?

A dust, a set of fresh bedlinen and making sure all the lamps have bulbs that work will ensure a comfortable stay, but as it’s Christmas, how about a few extras? A jar of biscuits (homemade or otherwise) on a side table, a bowl of fruit and nuts, a flowering amaryllis, some white roses under a bell jar… Here, a little goes a long way.

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fastidiously they were stored. Group different heights across a mantel or sideboard, weave foliage all around, add candles then light for an instant, heart-warming glow. Wreath pattern candleholder No 1, £185, Katrin Moye at The Shop Floor Project

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Christmas in Style

Divine decorating, designer insight & delicious recipes

CONTENTS

SET THE SCENE 04 INSPIRATION GALLERY Beautifully elegant decorating ideas, from magical mantels to trees that sparkle top to toe

09 SHOPPING Candelabras 10 MY CHRISTMAS HOME Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball’s colour curator, on nativity scenes and the importance of a good diary

11 SHOPPING Foliage & whites 12 THE PERFECT WREATH A step-by-step COVER PHOTOGRAPH POLLY WREFORD/TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM

guide to making a natural arrangement

LAY THE TABLE 13 INSPIRATION GALLERY What the best-dressed tables will be wearing

18 SHOPPING Stemmed glassware

19 MY CHRISTMAS TABLE Alex Head, founder of Social Pantry, tells us why the simplest table decorations are the best

20 SHOPPING Berry reds & lush greens 21 THE PERFECT TABLE FLOWERS Create a spectacular festive floral display

PREPARE THE FEAST 22 ENTERTAINING Celebratory recipes from chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine

28 SHOPPING Platters 29 MY CHRISTMAS MENU Australian cook Donna Hay looks forward to seafood and pink champagne on the beach

30 SHOPPING Warm metallics 31 FOOD NEWS Edible treats to add to the list

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At home for Christmas

Think beyond a foliage garland for your mantelpiece and add a focal point of baubles resting on a bed of moss inside a wire birdcage. A hurricane lamp or glass cloche works just as well; limit the palette to gold and silver for a cohesive look. Similar tea light holders, Gold Speckle votive holders, from £1.49 each, Purple Mill, purplemill.co.uk. Similar eucalyptus garland, £24.99, Lights4fun, lights4fun.co.uk

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Dressed up or dressed down, subtle or bold – our gallery of decorative schemes will inspire you to get your house ready for the festive season

A generously decorated Christmas tree with stacks of beautifully wrapped presents is sure to spark the festive mood. Take a ‘more is more’ approach and leave no branch unadorned, but ensure a sophisticated look by setting a strict colour scheme that blends rather than fights with the room’s existing tones. Follow this through to your ribbon and wrapping paper, and even to the mantelpiece garland. For a wide selection of faux trees, try Balsam Hill, balsamhill.co.uk →

Bring the Christmas spirit to your hallway with a standout staircase garland. Bare twigs make a striking alternative to foliage. On their own, the look could be harsh; instead add interest at intervals with clusters of pine cones, ribbons and pompom balls. In terms of palette, you may want to make a statement and opt for contrast, or take your colour cues from the existing interior, as in this scheme. Similar ribbon, Bird of Paradise moiré satin ribbon, £7.95m, VV Rouleaux, vvrouleaux. com. Similar garland, from £95m, Pulbrook & Gould, pulbrookandgould.co.uk

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“I ALWAYS DECORATE THE BANISTER, THE FOCAL POINT OF THE HALLWAY. I LIKE IT TO BE BUSY, STARTING WITH LOTS OF FOLIAGE AND ADDING RED BOWS, APPLES, BERRIES AND CANDY CANES” SOPHIE CONRAN, owner and founder, sophieconran.com

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1. Give a chandelier a creative spin by decorating it with baubles, echoing its shape to create an eye-catching display. Light will bounce from the sparkling surfaces. Similar baubles, from £6 each, The White Company, thewhitecompany.com 2. Group white flowers or foliage with white berries together for a contemporary festive display. Look out for mistletoe, hellebore (Christmas rose), and pots of white hyacinths for a beautiful aroma. Similar vase, Large Apothecary vase, £45, Flowerbx, flowerbx.com.

Nordic Star decoration, £35; Little Mountain House decoration, £6, both The White Company, thewhitecompany.com

3. Scent is wonderfully evocative so dip into the fruit bowl and spice rack to create a special festive display similar to this one. Dry slices of fruit, such as oranges, lemons, limes and apples, in the oven on its lowest setting and thread them onto twine. Add cinnamon sticks and drops of star anise for a further fragrant dimension. Bespoke decorated tree, Bloomsbury Flowers, bloomsburyflowers.co.uk →

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“INVEST IN A BEAUTIFUL FAUX IVY GARLAND; THEY LOOK VERY REAL AND CAN BE USED YEAR AFTER YEAR. EMBELLISH THE LEAVES WITH BERRIES OR GARDEN GREENERY FOR DIFFERENT LOOKS” ANNABEL LEWIS, owner, VV Rouleaux, vvrouleaux.com

4. The secret to successful festive decorating is to be as generous with flowers and foliage as your budget allows. Seasonality and sustainability are key, so choose wreaths that are made with native foliage such as spruce, holly, ivy, yew and fir. Bespoke wreath, The Flower Appreciation Society, theflower appreciationsociety.co.uk 5. As well as or even in lieu of a tree, why not dedicate a wall to an up-scaled wreath? Here, burnished gold, copper and deep purple set a glamorous tone and

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chime with the sitting room’s colour palette. Keswick console table, £765; Brompton floor lamp, £405, both Neptune, neptune.com 6. In addition to other more impactful festive focal points, layer up a room with subtle displays on console or side tables. Here, silver and pewter vases and bowls are filled with foliage, berries, nuts and frosted fruit, while tall, slim candles are very much of the moment. Similar garland, Silver pine cone garland, £18, Gisela Graham at The Contemporary Home, tch.net &

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Us e a c a n d e l a b r a f o r a m a g i c a l g l o w a t y o u r C h r i s t m a s t a b l e 1. Ember Leaf candelabra, £42, Rowen & Wren, rowenandwren.co.uk 2. Eichholtz Skyline candle holder, £300, Sweetpea & Willow, sweetpeaandwillow.com 3. Paris Memphis N5 candle holder, £395, Maison Dada, maisondada.com 4. Apple Tree candle holder in Gold, £177, Pols Potten at Amara, amara.com 5. Mbata giant brass candelabra, £120, Nkuku, nkuku.com 6. Tristy candelabra, £43, House Doctor at Hurn & Hurn, hurnandhurn.com 7. Large Circle candelabra, £112, Firm Living at Made In Design, madeindesign.co.uk 8. Adonna candelabra, £92, Anthropologie, anthropologie.com 9. Tivoli Pirouette candle holder, £91, Normann Copenhagen at Skandium, skandium.com

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My Christmas home Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball’s colour curator, shares the secrets that bring her cheer throughout the festive period

and Ken tableau made by my children. We pride ourselves on extraordinary tree displays, sometimes suspending them from the ceiling. But since moving to our old school house, we realise that the ceiling is too high and for ethical reasons we can’t waste such a tall tree. So last year we had a paper honeycomb version from The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). My dream place for flowers is Kitten Grayson Flowers (kittengrayson.com); her ‘chandeliers’ are things of whimsical beauty. Made from blooms dried and preserved over the past year, they are the perfect sustainable decoration to hang over our Christmas table. This year I’m hoping for a mixture of soft greens, whites and earthy tones. My focal point is the dining table. On Christmas Eve I arrange it with a cornucopia of Father Christmas figures, including a barefoot Santa from Sri Lanka and a swaying Hawaiian version in a grass skirt. I love using vivid colour on Christmas Eve, with something altogether more

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tasteful in the form of treasured silver and fresh foliage for the table on Christmas Day. This year I will be trying my hand at drying the enormous cardoons from our garden. These huge artichoke-like plants will be sensational if they retain their colour. If not, I will cheat and paint their thistle-like tops with a pot of Brassica! There’s only one candle contender for me: Feu de Bois by Diptyque (diptyqueparis.com). With its dense, smoky scent, it is Christmas in a candle. My go-to destination for gifts is Universal Providers (universal-providers.com), a treasure trove of exotica from all over the world, ranging from Balinese headpieces to objects from a cabinet of curiosities, which are perfect for stockings. At Christmas I always indulge myself in a Smythson Portobello desk diary (smythson.com). It’s an extravagance, but worth every penny to me because it contains not only my work schedule but all my clients’ colour notes. I now have 20 diaries in different hues and am thrilled to discover that the 2020 edition comes in Sage, which is close to our new colour Duck Green. ■ Joa Studholme is the author of How to Decorate (£30) and Recipes for Decorating (£30, both Mitchell Beazley); farrow-ball.com

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I love to decorate my home with nativity scenes. Ever since we got married, my husband and I have collected them, and we’re now the proud owners of more than 50 from all around the world. They range from a tiny salt nativity scene from Bolivia and exquisite examples in glass domes to a Barbie

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The perfect wreath Top f lorist Scarlet & Violet reveals how to create a dazzling natural arrangement to welcome your Christmas guests

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1 Fix the end of the wire reel to the

wreath frame. Loop it around several times, packing damp moss beneath it.

2 Add more moss, securing with wire

loops around the frame, until completely covered. Leave a length of wire at one end to make a loop for hanging before securing it to the back of the frame.

3 Prepare the stems by trimming them

to about 15cm in length. Select one of each type of flower, berry and leaf and bring together in your hand to make a

small bunch. Attach the wire reel to the frame again. Lay the bunch on the outer edge of the mossed ring with stems towards the middle and secure by looping the wire over it, pulling it tight as you go.

4 Repeat step 3, placing another bunch

next to the first one, overlapping it and

securing with wire. Continue until all the moss is covered and you can’t see any wire. Your wreath is now ready to hang. ■ Scarlet & Violet offers floristry workshops. Instagram @scarletandviolet; scarletandviolet.com.

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YOU WILL NEED Wire wreath frame (around Dia30cm or a size to suit your door) Florist’s wire reel Moss Scissors 10 to 12 stems each of: Scots pine Cypress Baby-blue eucalyptus Viburnum berries Bay Rosemary Dried lavender Preserved fern

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Thoughtful additions can enhance the Christmas dining experience, whether you choose a personalised place setting or a small gift for each guest. Layer plates to leave space free on the table for natural decorations and twinkly touches. Ajila scallop-edge plates, £18 set of four, La Redoute, laredoute.co.uk. Similar votive, from £6.50, India Jane, indiajane.co.uk

Lay ing the table

For dining or serving drinks, a well-dressed setting becomes the focal point for the celebrations and this year our curated gallery is brimming with ideas to try

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Create chic Nordic style with pale hues, natural textures and charcoal accents. The White Company’s Chrissie Rucker says, ‘Start with a white cloth and napkins, plus your best glasses and china. I like to mix plain and scented candles, adding vases of snowberries and herbs, such as rosemary.’ Portobello plates in Grey, £12 each; Curly sheepskin bench, £695, all The White Company, thewhitecompany.com

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“MY ADVICE IS TO LAY THE TABLE THE NIGHT BEFORE. IT’S IMPORTANT TO ENJOY OURSELVES, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE’RE HOSTING FAMILY AND FRIENDS; THERE IS A LOT OF PRESSURE FOR EVERYTHING TO BE PERFECT” LESLEY YOUEL, stylist, John Lewis & Partners, johnlewis.com

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1. A little gift inside a glass cloche is a small but eye-catching touch. Tie your guests’ name cards on with ribbon. Similar mini glass cloche with wooden base, £11, Sophie Allport, sophieallport.com 2. A large fir wreath given pride of place can be enough for some Christmas decorators. When dressing the table, stay true to this simple approach with a white linen cloth and napkins and plain china. Handmade wreath Dia1m, £420, Philippa Craddock, philippacraddock.com

3. ‘I seek inspiration everywhere – during a walk in the forest or visiting a flea market,’ says Birgitte Herrig, designer and managing director of Denmarkbased Walther & Co, purveyors of gorgeous Christmas touches. Follow her advice and add a simple bare fir branch to a console table and adorn a candelabra with greenery for a quick festive fix. Similar metal candelabra in Black, £14.99, H&M, hm.com. Grey dinner candles, £4.99 for eight, Clas Ohlson, clasohlson.com →

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“AS GUESTS WILL BE LINGERING AROUND THE TABLE, PUT CUSHIONS ON YOUR DINING CHAIRS, AND AS WE TEND TO EAT LATER IN THE DAY, CANDLELIGHT WILL ADD THAT SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SPARKLE” NICOLE SALVESEN, co-founder, Salvesen Graham, salvesengraham.com

4. Create an at-home bar by throwing a cloth over a console table and displaying glasses, decanters and wine buckets. Add a selection of nuts and crystallised fruit on cake stands for colour and contrast. Teal tablecloth, from £20, La Redoute, laredoute. co.uk, Myrtle goblets in Green, £60 each, William Yeoward, william yeowardcrystal.com 5. Red, green and a touch of gold for the table is a classic combination, but have fun and introduce less conventional twists. Mix in plains, patterns and different textures, finishing with coloured

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glassware – it’s making a comeback this year. Jars Maguelone dinner plate in Green Emerald, £19, Amara, amara.com. Similar glass, Handblown Bumba glass in Claret Red, £48, Summerill & Bishop, summerillandbishop.com 6. ‘You don’t have to stick to usual colours; foliage here adds a festive twist, but the tortoiseshell glassware makes the table even more interesting,’ says Sue Jones, co-founder and creative director, Oka. Tijkko dining table, £2,200; Stafford dining chairs, from £295 each; Lavaux goblets in Multi, £45 set of four, all Oka, oka.com

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Bring whimsical flair to a white table setting with scalloped plates, fluted glassware and candle holders shaped like flowers. Lay out the cloth the night before so it loses its creases, says June Summerill, of Summerill & Bishop. Astier de Villatte Cube plates, from £85 each; Bernadette’s Falling Flower cloth, from £425, all & Summerill & Bishop,summerillandbishopcom .

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C U T- G L A S S AC C E N T S 1. Neptune wine glass, £55 set of two, Royal Doulton, royaldoulton.co.uk 2. The Vintage List Stars wine goblet, £75 set of six, Liberty, libertylondon.com 3. Roebling cut-crystal flute, £210 set of six, Soho Home, sohohome.com 4. Horizon champagne flute, £85 set of two, LSA International, lsa-international.com 5. Cut-glass champagne saucer, £6.95, Rockett St George, rockettstgeorge.co.uk 6. Lulu Sapphire champagne flute, £210, William Yeoward, williamyeowardcrystal.com 7. Vera Wang Sequin champagne saucer, £80 set of two, Wedgwood, wedgwood.co.uk 8. Wine glass, £120 set of six different colours and designs, Joanna Wood, joannawood.co.uk 9. Limelight champagne saucer, £50 set of two, Dartington Crystal, dartington.co.uk

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Coupes, f lutes and goblet s in v intage or cla ssic st yles

My Christmas table Founder of caterers Social Pantry, Alex Head – who has cooked for Sir David Attenborough – unveils her idea of perfect family feasting

My favourite tablescape look is more is more! I really go all out at Christmas. It doesn’t mean having to spend lots of money but I like it to look abundant. I forage for things and re-use elements, such as old wooden chopping boards, to give height to votives at the centre. Fruit, such as clementines

glassware works really well. Find it at Habitat (habitat.co.uk) and, increasingly, supermarkets.

with their stalks on and pears, look stunning and seasonal, and I like to add tall gold candlesticks with hot-pink candles for pops of colour.

I mix white and ivory – they look and feel great.

I love personalised place settings. Small cellophane bags filled with homemade fudge and tied with a ribbon and name tag is an attractive sight. If really stretched for time, I’ve been known to use a silver pen to write place names on leaves collected from the garden; simple but beautiful. A table runner and place mats are a must; a runner helps to break up the table and is useful for organising everything. I like to use hessian but there’s no reason that you couldn’t go all out with tartan. For mats, again, I like natural materials

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such as cork or jute (try John Lewis & Partners, johnlewis.com). They mix so well with greenery. When it comes to glassware, I think it’s important to make an effort. This Christmas, I am seeing a growing trend for bottle-green. I love mixing it with gold-rimmed glasses for an eye-catching look, but combining any coloured

I always treat myself to linen napkins. After my grandmother gave me some, I’ve become rather addicted and I pick them up whenever I see them.

Keep kids well fed. Sausage rolls as soon as they arrive is a good way to start. And little ribboned bags filled with M&M’s or jelly beans go down well, or a gingerbread man iced with their name. This year I will be cooking retro. Jelly is making a comeback, alongside other favourites such as baked Alaska and trifle. It will be fun to end the meal with a throwback to another era. My go-to destination for colourful tableware is Anthropologie (anthropologie.com). I like to buy a distinctive butter dish, jug or napkin rings. And it doesn’t need to match; my zebra plates don’t go with anything, but were too pretty to resist. I like to welcome my guests with a drink and something to eat. A glass of fizz with a drop of sloe gin and a garnish of rosemary, then simple quail’s eggs with celery salt, and smoked trout on rye gets things started in the right mood. ■ Social Pantry, socialpantry.co.uk

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(Clockwise, from above) Isla velvet stockings, £30 each, Neptune, neptune.com Shibori wrapping paper, £3.95 a sheet, Toast, toa.st Eucalyptus and berry wreath, £18, Sainsbury’s Home, sainsburyshome.co.uk Fraser fir faux tree with clear LED lights, 4.5ft, from £279, Balsam Hill, balsamhill.co.uk Holly bauble, £4.99, Dobbies, dobbies.com Green Malachite cake stand, £160, Sambonet at Amara, amara.com Traditions Ruby Bauble garland, £35, John Lewis & Partners, johnlewis.com Noelle ornament, £10, Habitat, habitat.co.uk Pheasant crackers, £35 for six, Nancy & Betty Studio, nancyandbetty.com

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BERRY REDS & LUSH GREENS

The perfect table f lowers Creative f lorist Philippa Craddock showcases a stunning festive display using the best f lowers and foliage the season has to offer

1 Start with a theme for your display – perhaps a

colour or particular type of flower or foliage. Source flowers and seedheads from a florist’s. If they don’t have what you want, they can order them in for you.

waterproof putty. Pack the containers with a mix of foliage, using arching stems to disguise the troughs. Follow with focal details, such as ferns, seedheads, thistles and peacock feathers, spread evenly along.

2 For a free, loose design like this one, you will

4 If you have a small dining table, place sprigs of

need lots of greenery. Forage in your garden, along hedgerows or in woodlands for evergreens, such as conifers, taking care not to remove too many stems.

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We used a base of spruce, eucalyptus and ferns.

3 To create a linear table display, set out long,

narrow containers filled with scrunched-up chicken wire and fresh water. I often use low, narrow outdoor plant troughs, sealing the drainage holes with

evergreen foliage and fresh flowers in miniature bottles and set them in a line or a circle in the middle.

5 Finish off with tapered candles in tall holders,

making sure the candles are at least 15cm above the display to avoid the natural materials catching fire. ■ Join Philippa Craddock for a Christmas workshop to create a wreath and a garland to take home. Call 020 7581 0759 or visit philippacraddock.com

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Braised sour red cabbage with pomegranate

Time to celebrate Seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes are given a delicious twist by Gizzi Erskine to create a crowd-pleasing Christmas feast

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Perfect roast potatoes

Roast sprouts with balsamic glaze and hazelnuts

Honey-glazed carrots and parsnips

Roast goose

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BRAISED SOUR RED CABBAGE WITH POMEGRANATE I’ve made a favourite recipe even more Christmassy with seasonal pomegranates, adding a vibrant, acidic tang to Christmas lunch SERVES 4 2 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, thinly sliced ½ large red cabbage (or 1 small one), cored and thinly sliced 100ml red wine vinegar 150ml water 3 tbsp brown sugar 50ml pomegranate molasses 3 juniper berries Pinch of ground cloves Seeds from ½ pomegranate Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper ■

Heat the olive oil in a large pan

(I use a wok) and gently fry the onions for 8 minutes, or until they have softened and started to take on a golden tinge. Add the cabbage and stir-fry for 5 minutes. ■ Pour over the vinegar, water and sugar, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the molasses and spices, then pop a lid on and let it simmer for 40 minutes. ■ Check the water level at this stage. When you move the cabbage with a spoon, it should slowly leave a drool of lightly syrupy liquid; you don’t want it too dry, but not too wet either. ■ Season the cabbage with salt and pepper and stir the pomegranate seeds through before serving.

PERFECT ROAST POTATOES SERVES 4-6 6 largish potatoes, peeled and quartered 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 tbsp goose fat A few rosemary sprigs 1 garlic bulb, halved horizontally Sea salt flakes

Preheat the oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C, Gas 7. Put the potatoes in a large pan, cover with cold water and add 1 tsp salt. Bring to the boil, then parboil the potatoes for 7 minutes, until they are a little flaky on the outside but still firm

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and uncooked in the middle. Drain, then give the pan a shake so the potato edges become grainy – this gives the crispiest texture. Leave for 15 minutes so the excess water evaporates, making them extra fluffy. ■ Pour the oil and goose fat into a large baking tray, and pop in the oven to heat for 5 minutes. Tip the potatoes into the hot fat then turn them, making sure each one is coated. Add the rosemary and garlic and roast for 50 minutes, turning the potatoes every 15-20 minutes. ■ Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle generously with sea salt flakes before serving.

REALLY SIMPLE HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS & PARSNIPS SERVES 8 2 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil 500g small to medium carrots, peeled but left whole with a little stalk on 500g parsnips, peeled, cut into quarters lengthways and parboiled for 5 minutes 4 tbsp honey A few thyme sprigs (optional) Sea salt flakes and ground black pepper

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Preheat the oven to 220°C/ Fan 200°C/Gas 7. Put the butter or oil in a roasting tray and place in the oven to heat for 5-10 minutes.

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When hot, remove from the oven and add the carrots and parsnips. ■ Drizzle over the honey and add a decent splash of water. Add the thyme sprigs (if using) and season with salt and pepper. ■ Give the carrots and parsnips a good toss to coat evenly in oil and honey. Roast for 30 minutes, giving a good stir halfway through. You want the vegetables to be cooked through and lightly caramelised, but still to retain some bite.

ROAST SPROUTS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE & ROASTED HAZELNUTS Roasting sprouts sweetens them while the charred caramelisation makes them even more delicious SERVES 6-8 500g small Brussels sprouts 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 50ml water 100g skinned hazelnuts Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp roasted hazelnut oil (optional)

Heat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Trim the sprouts and place them in a roasting tray. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and water and toss well. ■ Roast the sprouts for 20 minutes. Stir, then add the hazelnuts and roast for a further 5-10 minutes until the hazelnuts are golden brown. ■ Season with salt and pepper and

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dress with the roasted hazelnut oil (if using) before serving.

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ROAST GOOSE I make this with chestnut, apple and prune stuffing. Start the recipe the day before as the goose rests in the fridge for 15 hours to dry the skin SERVES 6-8 5L water 3 star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 5 slices fresh root ginger, bruised 2 spring onions, split down the middle 5 tbsp maltose or honey 4 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp sea salt flakes 1 x 5kg free-range goose, giblets and excess fat removed Stuffing For the gravy The goose’s neck and gizzard (if available) 1 onion, sliced 1 tbsp plain flour 100ml port 1 bay leaf 500ml fresh chicken stock ■

Put the water, star anise, cinnamon,

ginger, spring onions, maltose or honey, soy sauce and salt in a pan and bring to the boil. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. ■ Prick the goose all over with a tiny needle. This takes time, but it’s worth it for a really crispy skin, as it allows the fat to pour out. Put the goose in the sink, re-boil the stock and pour it all over the bird – this tightens the skin. Discard the stock afterwards. ■ Put the goose on a wire rack in the fridge to dry for 15 hours. The skin feels like wax paper when dry. ■ Preheat the oven to 240°C/ Fan 220°C/Gas 9. Stuff the goose with your stuffing, then weigh it to calculate the cooking time. ■ Place a trivet or rack in a roasting tin and put the goose on top. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 200°C/ Fan 180°C/Gas 6 and cook for 20 minutes per kg for medium-rare, 30 minutes per kg for well done.

Remove the goose from the oven and leave to rest on a platter or board for 30 minutes. The goose will leak lots of fat, which is terrific to keep for roast potatoes. ■ To make the gravy, while the goose is resting, remove the rack ■

or trivet from the roasting tin and put the tin on the hob on a low heat. Chop the goose neck into 4 through the joint and brown the pieces in the tin with the gizzard. ■ Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes or until soft and golden. Add the flour and scrape away at the

Beat the orange juice with 1 of the eggs and set aside. Put the flour in a food processor with the salt and orange zest and whizz for a few seconds. Add the butter and whizz for about 20 seconds or until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

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Turn out into the fridge-cold mixing bowl and, using a cold knife, mix in 1 tbsp of the orange juice and egg mixture along with the cold, strained tea to bind the mixture. You may need to use up to 3 tbsp of the orange juice mixture, but the right consistency should feel like it needs

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bottom of the pan to lift up all the meaty bits and juices. ■ Pour in the port and whisk; it will fast become a purple gunge. Add the

a little more liquid. ■ Mould the pastry into a ball, handling it as little as possible. Place on a baking tray and roll to flatten

bay leaf and pour in the stock slowly, whisking as you go, until combined. ■ Bring the gravy to the boil and reduce until the flavour is right and it is a good pouring consistency.

a little (to make it easier to roll out completely later on). Wrap with cling film and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes or until you need it. ■ Preheat the oven to 220°C/Fan

Strain and serve with the goose.

200°C/Gas 7. Roll out the pastry to 3mm thick on a floured worksurface. Using a round cutter (about 10cm), cut out 16 bases and place them in muffin trays. Put 1 tbsp mincemeat into each pastry base.

ORANGE EARL GREY MINCE PIES (Pictured overleaf)

The tea and orange infuse the pastry with a hint of flavour that brings out the fruit and spices in the mincemeat MAKES 16 3 tbsp boiling water ½ tsp loose Earl Grey tea 2 tbsp ice-cold orange juice 2 free-range eggs 225g plain flour, plus extra for rolling Pinch of salt Finely grated zest of 1 orange 125g fridge-cold unsalted butter, cubed 400g jar of mincemeat 30g caster sugar, for sprinkling Icing sugar, for dusting

Beat the remaining egg and use it to brush the edge of each pie. Re-roll the pastry and cut out star shapes to use as lids. Glaze with the rest of the beaten egg and sprinkle with caster sugar. ■ Bake the pies for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Leave to cool before removing them from the tray, then dust with icing sugar. ■

Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves. Leave to infuse and cool, and keep in the fridge until ready to use. Also put a mixing bowl in the fridge.

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Orange Earl Grey mince pies (recipe on previous page)

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CARAMELISED CHESTNUT YULETIDE LOG This rich chocolate roll features a velvety chestnut cream with hints of salted caramel SERVES 8-10 FOR THE CAKE Unsalted butter, for the tin 3 large free-range eggs 75g caster sugar 50g plain flour 25g cocoa powder FOR THE FILLING 100g caster sugar 80g unsalted butter 200ml double cream 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ¾ tsp salt 200g vacuum-pack ready-cooked peeled chestnuts FOR THE ICING 150g dark chocolate 150ml double cream 30g unsalted butter 2-3 chocolate flake bars, crumbled Redcurrants and icing sugar, to decorate ■

Preheat the oven to 170°C/Fan 150°C/Gas

3. Butter and line a 33x23cm baking tin. ■ Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture thickens. Sift in the flour and cocoa and fold in gently. Pour

Recipes taken from GIZZI’S SEASON’S EATINGS by Gizzi Erskine with photographs by Emma Lee (£25, Mitchell Beazley)

into the tin and bake for 12 minutes. Turn out the cake and leave to cool for 15 minutes. ■ For the filling, place the sugar in a frying pan and slowly melt it over a medium heat for about 8 minutes until a rich golden. You can shake the sugar around, but never stir it. ■ Quickly whisk in the butter, 50ml of the double cream, the vanilla and salt. Toss in the chestnuts, then blitz in a food processor until smooth. Whip 150ml cream to soft peaks, then fold in the chestnut mixture. For the icing, melt the chocolate in a pan with the cream and butter over a gentle heat. Chill for 30 minutes, then beat until thick. ■ Spread the chestnut cream over the cake. Roll up to form a log and place on a plate. Spread the icing over and decorate with chocolate flakes, redcurrants and icing sugar.

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AT YOU R SERV ICE 1. Superstripe serving plate, L40cm, £205, Patternity with Richard Brendon, richardbrendon.com 2. Herbariae platter, L41cm, £107, Christian Larcoix at Amara, amara.com 3. Audun Ferme platter, L34cm, £89, Villeroy & Boch, villeroy-boch.co.uk 4. Splatter platter in Mustard and Green, L52cm, £110, The Conran Shop, conranshop.co.uk 5. S&B handmade porcelain platter with Gold glaze, Dia46cm, £425, Summerill & Bishop, summerillandbishop.com 6. Red and Yellow Marble platter, L34cm, £175, John Derian for Astier de Villatte at Catesbys, catesbys.co.uk 7. Royal White serving dish, L40cm, £54.95, Pip Studio at Fine Nordic, finenordic.co.uk 8. Glacier platter in Teal, L34cm, £65, Heal’s, heals.com 9. Barcelona platter, L43cm, £78, Soho Home at Anthropologie, anthropologie.com

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Showstopping plat ters for st ylish fest ive fea st ing

My Christmas menu Donna Hay, Australia’s most trusted home cook, outlines her personal recommendations for truly delicious festive eating and drinking

When it comes to my Christmas Day menu, I’m a classic girl at heart. I’ll have my signature Prosecco-brined turkey breast with Brussels sprouts and speck (above right) and glossy glazed ham on the table. Cloudy Bay makes my favourite pinot so that’s a must. Plus, I love to bring a showstopper dessert to the table. Little (and big!) kids get such a thrill, and when else do you get the excuse to be so festive? It doesn’t have to be daunting: pile a pavlova high with berries. My guests round the table this year will be, as always, my extended family and friends. I don’t get much time in my busy schedule to see my family as much as I would like, so I really love it when we spend the Christmas holidays together.

Denmark, somewhere like that. Basically, a place that looks like the pictures in the Christmas storybooks I read when I was a little girl. This year I’ll be making edible gifts: lots of beautiful sweets that I can package up and give to friends, colleagues, teachers and neighbours – like my Chewy caramels with salted peanuts, Butterscotch truffles and Cranberry shortbread hearts. Usually I can coerce my boys into helping me, and we pop them in little boxes. This means that I have something on hand if a friend drops in unexpectedly with a present. And I’ll be making my gingerbread Advent calendar stars for my house. Beautiful and delicious! For something chocolatey, I would head to

Christmas recipes are all about tradition at my place. There are particular dishes that my family always request, no matter what – for instance, my grandmother’s Christmas pudding. I bake it every year, just the way she taught me. On Christmas Eve I love to enjoy Ruinart Rosé champagne on the beach. I serve it with simple seafood platters on ice: lots of prawns, freshly shucked oysters, sashimi salmon and kingfish. My dream place to spend Christmas would be somewhere covered in snow: Norway,

Loco Love in Australia (locolove.com) and Melt in London (meltchocolates.com). After the festivities, I like to make use of all the lovely leftovers. I often slice up panettone and top it with berries, sliced peaches and nectarines, sprinkle sugar over the top then bake until the panettone is crisp and the fruit is golden and caramelised. You could also use frozen berries, sweet apples and pears. ■ Christmas Feasts and Treats by Donna Hay (£20, HarperCollins) is published on 14 November, donnahay.com

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(Clockwise, from above) Indigo/Gold tablecloth, £240; White/Gold napkins, £25 each, Ottolenghi, ottolenghi.co.uk Thora Rustic candle holders, £28 each, Rowen & Wren, rowenandwren.co.uk Gold leaf and berry wreath, Dia43cm, £43, Gisela Graham at The Contemporary Home, tch.net Meri Meri metallic confetti cracker, £22 for six, Anthropologie, anthropologie.com Golden Deco tree, H111cm, £50; H156cm, £70, Cox & Cox, coxandcox.co.uk Kraft and glitter leaf garland, L183cm, £29, West Elm, westelm.co.uk Gold and White Star bauble, £15, The Conran Shop, conranshop.co.uk Vintage metal ring candle holder, £34, Graham and Green, grahamandgreen.co.uk Luxe bauble, £8.25, India Jane, indiajane.co.uk Resin oak leaf dish, £35, Oka, oka.com

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KITCHEN TREATS IN A PICKLE

Make Christmas lunch leftovers even tastier with the Particularly British Piccalilli, a classic that packs a punch of sharpness and crunch. £5.50 for 260g, Tracklements, tracklements.co.uk

SWEET SURPRISE

HAIR OF THE DOG Prepare your hosts for the morning after with this Bloody Mary Gift Box, containing all you need to

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you’ll definitely want to find these lumps of Christmas Coal in your stocking this year. Liquorice-flavoured honeycomb dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sparkly black sugar makes these chunky tongue-in-cheek sweet treats irresistible. £5 for 150g, Waitrose & Partners, waitrose.com

make the perfect Boxing Day pick-me-up. With Cotswolds artisan vodka, organic tomato juice, peppercorns and celery salt, they’ll be raring to go by brunch! £70, Daylesford, daylesford.com

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SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

Our favourite master of taste, Ottolenghi is making it easier than ever to experiment in the kitchen with this new hamper of spices. Sixteen attractive jars contain a tempting variety, from sumac and baharat to ground dried lime. £65, Ottolenghi, ottolenghi.co.uk

The classic wooden spoon is a foodie’s idea of heaven, so this collection of 13 will make the perfect gift. Hand-carved from beech, each spoon is unique and will gain a warm patina with use. From £95 a set, Sir/Madam at Amara, amara.com

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