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this Christmas
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transformations!
Use Twist & Spray Colour, Metallic or Glitter on
everything from fir cones and fruit to baubles and
candlesticks. For smaller projects, use PlastiKote
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Welcome
C hristmas – I just love it!
I particularly enjoy the
excitement of picking
a new decorating
scheme, and if you’re looking
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Christmas trends (p23) as well
Editor as tree looks to wow (p36). It’s
always fun to put your own stamp on things, so there’s
also a host of craft projects to try from page 69; from
seasonal cushions (p88) to easy sequin baubles (p91).
Food plays a big part in the day, so we haven’t scrimped
on the recipes! In fact we have 36 delicious dishes,
from a Christmas day meal planner to sweet treats
and foodie gifts, find them from page 97. Elsewhere we
have the Christmas markets to get you into the festive
spirit (p10), an under £40 gift guide (p51), plus lots of
shopping inspo, including the essential novelty jumper
(p62). Love our recipes and craft projects? Show us what
you make! Use the #hsxmasfeast and #hsxmascraft
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Inside. .
Decorating

Transform your home into a stylish space

The hottest looks for 2018
Make a statement with your tree

Beautiful Christmas table looks
Scrummy fragrances for a welcoming space
How to perfectly light up your home
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68
Shopping
Treat someone special this year
Our pick of the best
Dress your sofa with these beauties Festive ideas

A guide to buying the right tree Festive-themed activities
Baubles that have the wow-factor Time to get in the spirit!
49
Make Christmas pop! What to do on Christmas Eve

Wonderful gifts for all the family Wrap up warm in style Take time to chill out
Fill with special presents Fab finds under £5 Our savvy shopper’s guide
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Contents
Craft
glass heart
Be inspired by vintage-style
Festive schemes
crafting on page 92
Check out our tree buyer’s
guide on page 34
Turqoise-themed festive makes
Send crafty cards to loved ones

Make some special gift tags

Fashion your own advent
Try these personalised pieces
With a handmade wreath Retro projects to inspire

Create stylish wintry cushions Gifts for plant lovers

Glitzy baubles for the tree Inspired by Scandinavia
Food perfect pudding

Check out our Christmas
meal planner on page 98
Our foolproof meal planner
Gifts that are sure to

It’s time for the big guns make everyone smile

Start your day right Delicious canapé dishes Save 20% at ChristmasTimeUK

Awesome leftover recipes Our favourite festive tipples Win a Janome sewing machine

Fancy Christmas creations The stars of the foodie show Shop ‘til you drop
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things to do in
deck the halls
Silver tinsel garland, £20; silver tinsel
DECEMBER
wreath, £18; diamanté-effect
penguin sculptures, £10 for three,
iridescent glitter trees, £20, all Next
Set the
scene
Have your best Christmas yet with When it comes to decorating,
don’t leave out your hallway. Give
these festive ideas... it a seasonal makeover with just a
few additions; table top accessories
get set, bake for your console table, a glittering
If you’re planning a GBBO-style bake off garland for your stairs, and a
showstopper this year make sure Bundt ring cake tin, mini potted tree if space is
you trial your recipe, so it’s baked to £11.99, Lakeland
tight or something larger
perfection. This year at HomeStyle if you have room.
HQ, we are going for pistachio-based
cakes in place of the usual rich
fruit cake offerings for a lighter and
contemporary twist on traditional
Christmas bakes – yum! Want more
seasonal food inspo? Head to page 97.
Present day
Now’s the time to make a note of UK
postal dates for letters and parcels.
For 2nd class it’s 18th December
and for 1st class and Royal Mail
Tracked 48-hours it’s 20th December.
Royal Mail Tracked 24-hours is 21st
December, while Special Delivery
Guaranteed is 22nd December.
See royalmail.com/greetings
work it out
We say a homemade Christmas is a
happy Christmas, so get your craft on!
Did you know the National Trust offers
craft workshops at their properties all
over the country? At Christmas you can
take your pick from an amazing selection,
from Christmas decorating in Speke
Hall, Liverpool, to festive papercraft in
Hampshire. We’re personally tempted by
Christmas wreath making in Wiltshire,
Feature Lorraine Luximon
for a little festive getaway! Of course, it’s

not possible to make everything yourself
in the run up to the big day, but a craft
wrap star workshop offers a fantastic opportunity
Gift wrap, from £2 to get the girls together or for a family
for 3m, Dunelm outing with a difference – give one a go!
For more info, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
Festive ideas December
City Sights
4 things to do in london
Somerset house
Heralding the start of the festive season,
from 14th November 2018 – 13th
January 2019 visitors to Somerset House
will see the courtyard transformed into
a wintry haven complete with a 12m
Christmas tree. There will also be special
events on offer, including the ever-
popular skating lessons and a new series
of Skate Lates featuring leading DJs.
Visit somersethouse.org.uk/skate
the nutcracker
Peter Wright’s production of The
Nutcracker runs from 3rd December
2018 –15th January 2019 at the
Royal Opera House. With enchanting
stagecraft and sparkling set designs
accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s
illustrious score this amazing adventure
is sure to get you in the festive mood.
For more info, visit roh.org.uk
christmas at kew
This Christmas, Kew Gardens will once
again be transformed into a magical
after dark explosion of festive colour,
featuring a breathtaking trail illuminated
by one million glimmering lights.
Taking place from 22nd November
2018 – 5th January 2019, highlights
include 300 glowing origami boats on
Kew’s glistening lake, mesmerising laser
garden and a Palm House finale.
For more info, visit kew.org/christmas
royal palaces
At Kensington Palace between 1st
December 2018 – 1st January 2019
you can experience Christmas as it
would have been in Victorian times,
with highlights including Christmas
decoration workshops on 1st and
2nd December. Have you ever
wondered why there is a sixpence
in a Christmas pudding or why we
send Christmas cards? On 6th, 13th,
15th and 20th December all will be
revealed in interactive talks with the
team of historians. To finish, from 27th
December you can enjoy Christmas
tunes with the Prince Regent Band.
make it
For more info, visit hrp.org.uk
Try a craft workshop
with the National Trust
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Amazing
advents
Check out our edited
pick of the best
Haven't you heard?

daily surprise Advent calendars are the
Add a personal touch by filling a
blank calendar with your own
goodies like National Trust has
new pre-Christmas gift
Shopping Advent calendars
£70
£26
£9
beauty queens for him for kids
All make-up lovers will appreciate From shaving balm to bath salts, he will Set the festive scene with the 24 figures
this ultimate beauty calendar be feeling pampered in no time that create this wonderful nativity
Beauty advent calendar, Debenhams Bristle & Smith advent calendar, Superdrug Meri Meri nativity, Printer + Tailor
£65 £18
£40
make-up obessessed dreamy house lotions and potions

The sell-out calendar is back again All the key beauty miniatures you Bath fizzers, tealights and soaps,
this year, grab one while you can! need for your hands, skin and lips the perfect bathtime essentials
Birchbox advent calendar, Birchbox Christmas Townhouse, Cath Kidston Signature fragrance, Baylis & Harding
£90
.99
£24
£175
Feature Nicole Howarth
candle addicts biscuit lovers luxury indulgence

If like us, you love to fill your home We know it’s a splurge but look at it. Bath, body and skincare products,
with candles, treat yourself to this The biscuit tin looks delicious too! what more could you need?
Holiday Sparkle advent calendar, Yankee Susie Watson advent, Biscuiteers 24-day advent calendar, Cowshed
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The most
It’s not Christmas until you have a festive mini break, to fully immerse yourself
Budapest
Hungary
9th Nov 2018 – 1st Jan 2019
The main event takes place in
Vorosmarty Square and attracts
800,000 tourists each year offering
high-quality food and handmade gifts.
Why not try the traditional oven-baked
flat breads and roasted chestnuts, as
well as artisanal chocolates. On the
weekdays and during the weekend,
the stage will host folk music, jazz,
crossover, alternative, blues and soul
concerts. On the weekends, children
can enjoy puppet shows, dancing and
musical performances. Whilst you are
in Budapest, visit the panoramic St.
Stephen’s Basilica, Hungary’s capital’s
first bridge, Chain Bridge, Budapest zoo
and the botanical garden and we can’t
forget to mention the thermal baths!
Photo iStock
Photo Visit Jersey
Colmar
France
23rd Nov – 30th Dec 2018
St. Helier If you haven’t already seen the enchanting
Jersey streets of Colmar at Christmas then you
6th Dec – 16th Dec 2018 are missing out! The ambience of the Old
If you’re looking for a weekend Town is an historic setting made magical
getaway, Jersey is the place for you. by the Christmas illuminations. This place
With it being only one hour away from is fit for all architectural lovers due to its
London and the island’s size being monuments, churches, museums and
nine miles by five, you can easily fit alleys. Cast your eye over the Maison
plenty of fun-filled activities into a Pfister, the Koïfhus, Unterlinden Museum,

Photo Colmar Tourisme
weekend. Start off your trip with a Little Venice, the Maison des Têtes and Saint
magical evening in St. Helier to see the Martin’s Collegiate church. The town of
Santa’s Parade, accompanied by a brass Colmar resembles a fairtytale village during
band, festive characters and shopping. the festive period. You’re sure to fall in love
Embrace the smell of mulled cider with the town as you browse around the
and Christmas treats while browsing! 180 stalls. Jump on the plane and land in
Colmar in just 1hr 35 mins from London.
Festive ideas Christmas markets
into the holiday spirit!
Photo Visumate
Berlin
Germany
26th Nov – 31st Dec 2018
The smell of pretzels, schnitzels and
hot mulled wine from the stalls entice
visitors to spend the evening exploring
the sights and sounds. Located in
one of the most beautiful squares
in the city, WeihnachtsZauber at the
Gendarmenmarkt attracts around
60,000 visitors each year. You can expect
to see jugglers and fire-eaters. There’s
also a crafts tent, displaying the work
of talented wood carvers, dressmakers
and other artisans. The top places to
visit in the city are Brandenburg Gate,
Berlin Cathedral, Gendarmenmarket,
Reichstag parliament building, The Berlin
Wall Memorial and the Television Tower
where you can get a lift to the top floor.
Photo Taiko, a. s.
Prague
Czech Republic
1st Dec 2018 – 6th Jan 2019
Fancy Prague this year? The biggest
and best Christmas markets are held
within the Old Town and Wenceslas
Square. Each square has its own charm
and there are plenty of stalls to take your
pick from. If the 6m tree isn’t enough,
you can visit various other places such
as Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter,
take a stroll over Prague’s oldest bridge,
Charles Bridge, go up and view the city
from the Petrin Lookout Tower or at a
slightly lower height at the Dancing
House. There is plenty of Gothic
architecture to be seen in this city!
Amsterdam
Netherlands
1st Dec 2018 – 23rd Dec 2018
Take your time browsing handcrafted
gifts, art and decorations to the sound
of carol singing. The famous Ice Village
transforms Museumplein into an outdoor
ice rink surrounded by market stalls
and food carts. Try the delicious dutch
Photo Redactioneel
stroopwafels (treacle waffles) washed

down with mulled wine. There may
also be a chance for thrill seekers to
ice skate on the frozen canals, if not a
romantic boat trip is not to be missed.
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SWEET TREATS friends and family

Set a treasure hunt around the house Whether it’s a mid-morning milkshake
with chocolate coins or wrapped sweets, or a glass of fizz at a bar, sharing the
making sure the room where you have season with loved ones is a must. If
stashed any secret presents is out of you’ve invited friends over, ask everyone
bounds, and that the dog can’t sniff them to bring a dish to make life easier. Or
out first! Divide the children and big add to the fun by asking each guest
kids into two teams and off they go. The to devise and bring a cocktail. If you all
winning team gets to eat all the treats! live near each other it can be fun to do
TREASURE HUNT starters at one person’s house and walk
Mini boxes, £3 for 24, to the next house for mains then on
Sainsbury’s elsewhere for desserts! Alternatively,
if you’ve booked ahead, today is ideal
for visiting a Christmas market, show
or ice rink to soak up the festive spirit.
Great outdoors
Take the kids for a winter walk and get
them to gather twigs and stones to
create a landing cross in the garden
ready for the reindeer to park the sleigh.
Alternatively, pop out first and set up a
nature hunt on a nearby trail so the kids
can collect up the markers they find
along the way, or print off some charts
of plants and animals they could spot.
Taken from Crafty Gifts by Jane Bull (DK, £8.99)
FUN DELIGHTS
Decorations, from a
selection, HomeSense
GOOD IDEA ELF BELIEF

Keep the kids busy
making these cute Christmas Eve box,
charms. You’ll need a £2, George Home
blunt large-eye needle,
thick thread, plus bells,
beads and buttons
Just one more

sleep TO GO
Feature Sally Narraway
Savour the excitement with these fun

family ideas for Christmas Eve
Festive ideas Christmas Eve
CHRISTMAS EVE BOX

TOP TIP A Christmas Eve box left by the elf might Shop the look
There’s nothing like a be a modern tradition, but it’s lots of fun. Fun ideas for Christmas Eve boxes
board game to bring the It can include something to keep the
family together (or to children busy while you do any last-
create sibling rivalry) so minute prep, as well as some activities
treat yourself to a new you can share together. Top fillers: h A
one, or try a family hot chocolate cone h DVD h Sweets/
favourite. popcorn h Pyjamas h Mini art kit h Fun
tree ornament h Cuddly toy h Activity/
sticker book h Baking kit h Board game
h Festive socks h Story book h Bath GAME ON
bomb or squirty foam soap h Magic Mini games, £5
‘believe’ bell h Santa’s key h Sparkly each, Orchard Toys
reindeer food to sprinkle on the garden
(mix oats with wildlife-safe cake sprinkles
or edible glitter rather
than real glitter)
h A note
from Santa
and his Elves
WINTER SPECIAL
WARMER DELIVERY
Hot chocolate 34cm x 26cm x
kit, £5, Maple 15cm box, £1,
Molly’s Poundland
Techno fun ROARSOME

Polar bear PJs,
If you can’t get them to give up their
from £32 for
gadgets, get them to download a fun
two sets, Boden
festive app you can all enjoy, such as
Santa Booth or ElfYourself where you
can turn any member of the family
into a Christmas character. For festive
karaoke try the Sing Along Christmas
Carols app, and if the kids are acting up,
try Santa Spy Cam or Santa Video Call
and Tracker. We also love My Talking
Pet; use it to make your animal sing a
Christmas carol wearing a festive hat! SOCK ‘N’
You can also follow Father Christmas ROLL
around the world at noradsanta.org Socks in
or at santatracker.google.com. a bauble, FESTIVE
£2, Flying FACES
Tiger Skittles game,
Copenhagen £18, Laura
Ashley
Busy hands
Kids love doing grown-up jobs so enlist
their help in the prep for the big day. As
well as helping peel the veg, set the table
and wrap last-minute gifts, they could:
h String up pretty wine glass markers
with beads or pom poms
h Create treat ’crackers’ for the dog
h Make pastry/marzipan shapes to top
homemade mince pies, or decorate the
Christmas cake or a gingerbread house
h Decorate a plate with porcelain pens
for serving Santa’s mince pies
AND RELAX
Stack logs in the fireplace, hang out
h Make a paper chain with festive paper your stockings, lay on some snacks and
h Embellish some LED candles with settle down with the family to watch
SEASON’S GREETINGS
washi tape or colourful Sharpie pens a classic Christmassy film. And don’t
Festive plate and decorations,
h Create Fimo gifts as placenames forget to leave out mince pies and a
from a selection, HomeSense
h Any teens too cool to join in could tipple for Father Christmas.
make a music playlist for Christmas day
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home for the

Dress your home ready for
Christmas festivities with
these three stylish schemes holidays
Rich jewel tones of
emerald and
sapphire create a
stunning display
Deco delights
Peacock colours is a top trend for
Christmas 2018. And these peacock
decorations are a must buy at £12
each from John Lewis
Decorating Festive home
Living room tipple time

The lounge is the heart of the home Make sure your bar cart is well
during Christmas, it’s where presents stocked throughout the season.
are unwrapped, pre-dinner drinks are We love this Riya drinks trolley, priced at
enjoyed and festive films are watched £299 from John Lewis
in the run up to the big day. Set the
scene by thinking beyond just a
decorated tree. Utilise any surfaces,
from the mantelpiece to the coffee
table – any ledge offers the ideal
opportunity to get accessorising.
Add ambience in the evenings
with lots of candles and twinkly lights.
TOP TIP
If you don’t have a
mantelpiece, update
shelves with festive
accessories, such as
wreaths and
a garland.
deck the walls welcome vibe...

This frosted succulent wreath, Create an inviting scheme that you’ll love
which is £45 from John Lewis, to come home to with a touch of Art
makes a statement against dark walls Deco decadence. Here rich teal, sapphire
and emerald tones have been teamed
with brass and gold. Peacock decorations
bring the glamour, while natural touches
such as pine cones keep it traditional.
This look is all about embellishment with
ornate decorations and plenty of sparkle.
If your bauble offering needs a bit more
glamour, it’s easy to revamp them on a
budget and it’s ideal for getting the kids
involved in too. Use PVA and glitter to
make scrolling patterns or dip them
for an ombré look, then rethread with
new ribbons. When it comes to soft
furnishings, think about texture; combine
sumptuous velvet and brocades, and
be sure to swap in some new jewel-
coloured cushions and throws. Don’t
forget the rest of the room as well. Create
a decadent cocktail area with plenty
of coordinating glassware for when
friends come over for festive drinks.
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The kitchen has to
kitchen talk work hard over the dining room
Eton Matt Carbon kitchen, Christmas period. Many hours will be spent
from £1,020, Benchmarx While it’s nice to add around the dining table on
subtly festive touches, the day and we’re loving this
such as greenery George Home look – it has
and fairy lights in a grown-up feel that is sure
the kitchen too, it’s to wow all your guests. And
important to keep best of all it’s affordable.
work surfaces free Simply fill vases with fresh
for food prep. If you eucalyptus and greenery
don’t have the luxury from the garden and keep to
of an island, a portable a grey and white scheme –
kitchen trolley is a good the basis of which should be
investment; Argos a quality white dinner set
and Ikea both stock and sparkling glassware.
affordable ones. Or
alternatively, free up the
kitchen table, ready to
chop up veg or roll out
that mince pie pastry.
Carry the look

throughout the space
for added continuity.
Subtle room decorations
add to the traditional
festive ambience of this
Nordic look. This stag
ornament, priced at £15
from George Home brings
a rustic feel, nestled within
greenery and twinkling
lights. Go for a pre-
Christmas woodland walk
and see what natural finds
you can come across to
add to your display. Here
pine cones have been
spray painted to add to
this mantel top set-up.
Welcome guests with

a stylish place setting
for that wow-factor.
Stacking up your
dinnerware like George
Home has done here
creates a really stylish
display. And it’s the little
touches that make it;
a piece of twine to hold
the cutlery, festive
glassware and a small
decoration that guests
can keep like these
mini metal houses.
Why not add a name
tag? Finish with plenty
of greenery and dinner is served
some microlights for A Nordic scheme like this George
Home one is a top trend for this year
atmosphere as you dine.
come on in
Don’t forget the entranceway when
decorating your home for Christmas
This dining set-up

has a lovely Nordic
feel - don't scrimp
on the greenery
and atmospheric
lighting
hallway
Set the scene for your guests from the minute they
step inside your home by positioning a miniature tree
on a console table or low bench in your hallway, like
Sainsbury’s has done here. If space is tight, decorate
your banister with a garland or hang some festive decs
on the walls in place of your usual picture frames.
Shop the look

Create a contemporary dining space
warm glow
serve up Marble LED
Six-piece candles, £15
serving set, for two, QVC
£34.99, Very
industrial
chic
Form wooden
dining chair, £164,
Cuckooland
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on the shelf
Add a festive touch to your shelves
with heart string lights priced
at £7 from Wilko
Dress up your
bedroom with
Christmas ornaments.
Fill a bell jar with a mix
of baubles in different
shapes and sizes and
place on your bedside
together with a laurel
wreath, priced at
£14 from Dunelm.
bedroom
Who says you can’t inject a bit of
Christmas into your sleep space?
We are loving this blush and gold
scheme which has just hints of
Christmas styling, brought in with a
trio of wreaths hanging on the wall
and a rather stylish stag ornament.
Don’t forget to add bundles of
This scheme is all about texture, with fluffy fur cushions and
combining textures throws, as well as a tactile rug for
for an inviting look. comfort underfoot. You could even
Luxe doesn’t have to cost the add in a miniature tree too; a
earth. These faux fur cushions snowy white twig style keeps it
are just £8 each from Dunelm. looking contemporary and stylish.
Don’t forget to hang up a glam
Christmas stocking as well.
time for bed

Create a stylish retreat from the festive
build up. This Elsie jacquard duvet
Shop the look
cover set which is available from £26
Bring the glamour to your bedroom
at Dunelm is the ideal starting point
gold leaf
Gisela Graham
gold glittered oak
leaf wreath,
£45, Amara
think
TOP TIP pink
Pink glitter
Change up your bed stag, £10,
Debenhams
linen for the season, tree of life
it doesn’t have to be Pre-lit porcelain
trees, £25 for
novelty prints, go three, QVC
for luxe fabrics
instead.
snuggle
time
Crushed velvet
cushion, £14,
JD Williams
guest room
Make sure your spare
room is welcoming and
sparkling clean for your
guests, like this Matalan
scheme. Start by stocking
up on bed linen and leave
a little gift on the pillow for
a special touch. Dot some
festive scented candles
around to update the
space for the season too.
Bring the festivities

to the bedroom
with glamorous
blush and gold
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winter wonderland
Welcome all your guests into your home
Wreaths are the

this year with a beautiful wreath like Dunelm’s
ultimate door
accessory this
season
wonderful
wreaths
Check out our pick of the best
Shopping Wreaths
£9.99 .99
£12
£50
star appeal sweet heart be unique

Pine cones, stars and berries. Isn’t Opt for a different design this The feather trend is back again
that Christmas in a nutshell? year with this heart shape and we can’t get enough!
Light up wreath, B&M Ivy wreath, The White Company Peacock wreath, HomeSense
£24 £30
.99
£36
warming tones rainbow beauty frosted berry

Go for a bright bronze design Tinsel and pom poms! This is the Introduce a green and white
this Christmas for a classic look perfect duo in our eyes wreath for a modern revamp
Bronze wreath, Very Pom pom wreath, Debenhams Deco frosted berry wreath, Amara
£5 £18
£35
rich tones scandi style Holiday tradition

A beautifully coloured bauble If you’re aiming to create a Mistletoe isn’t just for hanging over
wreath, you can’t go wrong! minimalist style then look no further doorways, it makes a great wreath too!
Bauble wreath, Poundland Faux antler wreath, Cox & Cox Felt mistletoe wreath, Laura Ashley
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If you’re feeling adventurous, make a
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Get creative with Duck Tape embellished
stockings, miniature tree displays and more
Let’s face it, glitter can be a rather

messy craft material to work with.
However, Duck Tape makes it easy with a
range of different coloured sparkly tapes,
which are carefully designed not to flake
off. As a result, this product is virtually
mess-free and in addition to looking great,
is outstanding quality and can be used
for any creative project, from cardmaking
strictly sparkle
to fashioning Christmas decs. It is self-
Use Glitter Duck Tape
adhesive so anyone of any age can use
to create bespoke tree decs this product – just be careful to supervise
the little ones if you need to use scissors.
Decorating Christmas trends
Christmas trends
we simply love What’s hot this year when it comes to Christmas looks?
We’re here to give you the ultimate lowdown
p28 into industrial
Mix metals for wow-factor
p26 white party

All white everything!
p24 global holiday

The brighter, the better
p24
p27
p29
Feature Becca Green
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one, two, tree
Global
Fill your tree to the brim with
multi-coloured decorations, like these
ones from Debenhams
holiday
Llamas, pom poms and tassels! What more
could you ask for this Christmas?
MAKE IT WORK hot dog
Taco hanging
It’s time to embrace Mexican motifs, decoration,
souk-style finds and fiesta vibes with £6, Paperchase
this trend for 2018. If you’re not a fan of
traditional Christmas schemes and you
love to travel, then this one might be
your perfect match. Not only is it super
fun and eye-catching, but it also adds
colour and vibrancy to any room and
is a trend that lasts all year round – we play ball fun-filled
still can’t get enough of llamas, can you? Pom pom bauble, Pinata bauble,
Even a pom pom cushion placed on £3.99, HomeSense £4, M&S
an accent chair will put this trend into
play, just amp it up with rainbow decs,
contrasting coloured presents and plenty
of tinsel. We all know a Christmas tree
isn’t subtle and takes up a lot of space, so
we think a table top naked tree is a great
option – just make sure it’s packed full of
unapologetic baubles and even better,
Cool decs
adorned with a tassel garland. Christmas
is definitely not the time to hold back,
if you’ve always wanted to create a
colourful interiors scheme but never had
the bravery to go through with it, grasp This selection of baubles will
the opportunity and do it. We’d suggest help you nail this ultra-cool
starting with a honeycomb dec or two! and quirky look this Christmas.
vibrant wonders
Switch up your wreath and opt
for a pom pom one, like this
beauty from QVC
cool space
Fiesta or siesta? It’s up to you! But with this
glorious scheme from HomeSense,
you’ll definitely be inspired
Get the look light up

Pom pom fairy
lights, £10, M&Co
skull candy
Small glass, £3.99,
HomeSense
Good idea
Drape tinsel over your
furniture for added
festive fun
think pink
Velvet chair, £425,
Oliver Bonas
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silver lining
Debenhams proves that wreaths aren’t
just for doors, place one in an unused
fireplace to mix it up
Get the look Good idea

Transform a side
table into a mini
cocktail area
wintery
scene stag party
Christmas grey Silver reindeer
cushion, £25, ornament,
Ragged Rose £4, Wilko
glow
getter
White candle
bridge, £19,
Lights4fun
ice queen
Introduce metallics into your space,
like Very has for added sparkle
gorgeous grotto
Create a focal point, like John Lewis,
and display a selection of pretty
baubles on a plate
white
party
Icy white is so hot right now and we think it
works perfectly at Christmastime!
MAKE IT WORK feather
light
This one is for all of you neutral lovers Feather bauble,
out there who want to transform your £3.50, Dunelm
home into a magical winter wonderland.
For those that already have whitewashed
floorboards and a monochrome interiors
scheme, you guys are one step ahead.
However, it’s not difficult to incorporate,
so listen up! Ditch your traditional green
tree and pick up a faux white frosted one snow
drop
instead – it will not only last for years,
Snowflake hanging
but is easy to style. As the name of this decoration,
trend suggests, pick out anything white £5, Debenhams
with a luxe vibe – look out for quality
decorations that are made out of soft
ceramics or have a stylish metallic sheen. pearly
For this one, silver is a must – it creates white
a beautifully frosty look that is simply Origami-style
irresistible. Why not be creative and get bauble, £1,
the spray paint out? If you’ve got a set of Poundland
Cool decs
gold baubles or a festive ornament that’s
a bit dated but too good to chuck out,
just spray them white or silver to give
them a new lease of life. Or, go to the
next level by transforming a side table Bring that added dose of glitz and
or another piece of furniture that you glamour to your home this year
can use as an entertaining space. with fresh white baubles.
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effortlessly chic
Wrap a star garland and fairy lights around
your headboard, like Debenhams has done
here for an instant festive look
warm glow
Get inspired by Amara and opt for
copper, gold and wooden decs
Into
industrial
Fed up of Christmas looks that don’t fit in with
your personal style? Here’s one for you...
caged
MAKE IT WORK beauty so cute
Copper wire Bear in a
If you’re fully on the industrial bauble, £2, B&Q bottle, £7.50,
bandwagon like we are here at White Stuff
HomeStyle HQ, don’t shy away from
Christmas decorating – festive joy can
work for you, too! The guidelines are
simple, stick to mixed metals, wood and
other raw materials and don’t amp up
the bling too much. It’s the little touches
that make the most impact – house your
wrapping paper and other supplies in a
wire basket, opt for hanging paper star
decs instead of traditional tinsel and cosy
up your space with an abundance of
festive-themed cushions and blankets. starry
One of our favourite decorating hacks, Eyes
inspired by Poundland, is to empty out Wooden star dec,
our gallery wall frames and simply hang £3, Dunelm
monochrome Christmas decs where
Cool decs
the photos would normally sit – so
effortlessly chic and it doesn’t cost a
lot either. Creating a cosy, welcoming
space is so important at this time of year, Simple but effective decs
especially if you’re hosting, and we think are key to creating this
this trend hits the nail on the head with industrial-style look.
its natural warm glow and aura.
pick ‘n’ mix

Swap your gallery wall for a festive-themed
display, like this one from Poundland
Good idea
Place a mini tree
on your bedside
table to continue
the Christmas feel
throughout your
entire home
Get the look

gold finger
Metallic garland,
£45, Laura Ashley
grey scale
Pom pom throw,
£69, M&S
little star
Wooden carnival
light, £17, Cox
& Cox
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Christmas special
cheerful
cushions
Dress your home with a
selection of festive cushions
Welcome in the
season with an
cosy corner
Update your bedroom for Christmas abundance of
with festive cushions and bedding
like George Home has
novelty designs
Shopping Cushions
£12 £1
£29
.99
pretty pattern oh deer baby love

Go for a traditional look with Set the scene this year with a deer Spell it out with this bargain
this red snowflake design print like this snowy beauty cushion in grey and white
Snowflake cushion, Matalan Animal ink cushion, Perkins & Morley Baby It’s Cold Outside cushion, Poundland
£20
£14
£20
Llama-rama perfect setting shooting star

Llamas are everywhere right now, The iconic townhouse has returned A felt star design in red and white
we love this embellished style in the form of a cushion has Christmas written all over it
Llama cushion, Debenhams Christmas Townhouse, Cath Kidston Felt star cushion, Next
£20
£16 £10
jolly hedgehog festive feel modern magic

We all love a quirky find, especially It’s a timeless classic that we all You can’t go wrong with a pom pom
a hedgehog wearing a Santa’s hat! know and love, sing it! nosed reindeer, can you?
Christmas hedgehog cushion, M&Co Holly Jolly cushion, Dobbies Novelty reindeer cushion, M&S
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Calm
The more organised you
are the less stressed you
will feel on the big day
Festive ideas Planning
1 BE A LIST QUEEN
with lists for everything, from
grocery shopping, gift ideas and
Christmas cards to outfit planners, guests’
allergies and music play lists. It’s also a
2 AVOID THE
MORNING RUSH
by doing what you can the day
before – veg can be parboiled and
covered in cold water overnight to
3 START EARLY
by doing a few jobs every day
so it’s not a last-minute panic
to get the house, gifts and food ready.
Try to use up food from your fridge
good idea to write out a cooking timing prevent browning, ready for roasting and freezer over the weeks before the
schedule for the big day and to make a tomorrow, and try to set the table or big day and utilise the shed or garage
plan of when you will do all the various at least dust off the best cutlery, linens for storing drinks so you have lots of
jobs like sending cards, writing to Santa, and crockery. A great tip is if you have space for festive supplies. Stock up
ordering food, blitzing the house and forgotten to refrigerate your champers or on essential items such as painkillers,
guest bedroom, booking festive events, wine, add a scoop of salt to your ice and indigestion remedies, bin bags, loo
checking you have enough pans etc. water-filled wine chiller to speed up the roll, foil, dish detergent, batteries and
Money worries can also cause stress at process, or wrap the bottle tightly in a any prescription medicines to get
Christmas so make a budget and check damp tea towel and put it in the freezer you through the festive season.
out our money-saving ideas on page 60. for 20 minutes (don’t forget to set a timer).
4 Have a plan
to avoid hiccups. If you have
invited guests who are prone to
being ‘tricky’, decide in advance a plan
ICE ‘N’ EASY
Decorate your own
gingerbread house
kit, Morrisons
5 Give yourself
a break
from the prep and get in the festive
mood with a trip to a Christmas market
or show. Ask guests in advance whether
of action – for example hubby may
be better placed to have a quiet word there’s anything they’d particularly like
with his mum if she’s misbehaving, and to do over the break, and plan some
you may be best to deal with anyone possible activities you could all do.
in your family. If you have any house
rules – don’t feed the dog as he’s on a IT’s SHOW TIME
special diet, don’t use the patio door as See The Snowman
it’s broken – let guests know in advance. at The Peacock in
If children will be staying, plan some Birmingham
activities for them, move hazardous
items out of reach and use floral wire
to secure fragile baubles to the tree.
6 the easy option

is OK! Stick to recipes you know
when catering for a crowd or do
a trial run of new ones. Freeze canapés
ahead and buy some ready-made side
7 DESIGNATE JOBS
to different family members, who
can be in charge of taking coats,
serving drinks, keeping the kids busy,
loading the dishwasher and so on to free
dishes so you can focus on cooking the up your time. And accept offers of help
turkey. Pick recipes that can be made from guests; people like to feel useful
ahead and require little input before and there is always plenty to do. Label
serving. If they’re all oven baked, check your recycling and waste bins so guests
the trays will fit in the oven at the same know where everything goes. Set out
time, or choose chilled desserts or starters tea/coffee/breakfast that guests can help
like soup that can be heated on the hob. themselves to when they wake up.
8 Get SOME help

whether it’s booking a one-off
9 Be PREPARED
by having a couple of spare
Christmas cards already written
10 Get ready
AGAIN
Feature Sally Narraway Illustration iStock and FreePik
professional clean for the house, out just waiting for names to be when the guests have
picking a pre-lit Christmas tree or filled in, in case you receive an gone home by making notes about
buying a ready-stuffed turkey, it’s OK to unexpected card. Likewise buy what did and didn’t work well this
choose convenience over chaos! Invest a couple of wide-appealing year, so you can make things run more
in a meat thermometer to take the gifts to have on standby in smoothly next time – perhaps which
guesswork out of cooking turkey, and a case you need to reciprocate food went to waste or which wine was
multi-timer like the KitchenPad app to a present in a hurry – perhaps the favourite. To avoid decorations
ensure nothing burns. a tactile chopping board, a getting broken or lost in the loft, take
box of chocolates you can the time to pack away your festive
RIGHT ON TIME share with the family if not paraphernalia properly – wrap the
Four-event digital needed or a lovely house lights around a piece of card and place
timer, £20, Aga plant you GIFT OF GOLD delicate baubles within box dividers,
Cookshop might get to Mini prosecco, paper cups or cardboard fruit trays
keep yourself. £4.50, M&S within labelled transparent boxes.
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Christmas special
Christmas
treetorialFind the best festive fir for your
home with advice from the experts
TOP TIP
Go for bold with a
tall and slim tree that
nearly touches the ceiling
and will look really
striking without taking
up a lot of space in
the room.
Buying a tree
Before you choose a tree, can take several litres of water per day
check out these handy hints so choose a stand that holds plenty. Pick
Tips by Mark Sage, Head of Trading in one large enough for the trunk to avoid
Horticulture at Wyevale Garden Centres whittling the sides of the trunk to fit –
the outer layers of wood are the most
BE PREPARED Measure your stand’s efficient in taking up water. Also treat
diameter and the space where your tree your tree to a set of LED lights – they are
will go, especially the ceiling height. low heat, unlike traditional lights that
Don’t forget the stand will add 15cm. heat the leaves and increase evaporation.
Take your tape measure when you pick
the tree, plus gloves and a boot liner. TOP OF THE POTS Pot-grown trees
have a full root system that will increase
NO NETS Choose a tree that is not the rate of success on planting the tree
pre-wrapped in netting so you can see afterwards. Grow it in a pot on the patio
the shape and ensure branches aren’t during the summer and you can bring it
bent upwards. Trees left in netting into the house each year or place it
form a micro-climate, meaning the tree on the doorstep for the festive period.
begins to warm up, drops needles and
decomposes at a much quicker rate. IN THE TRIM Get your retailer to trim
off the lower branches if required and
GLOSSY LOOKS Needles should be cut off approximately 2.5cm of the trunk
dark green rather than pale and washed to remove the cells that have become
out, and should feel waxy, not dry. Stroke clogged with sap and reveal fresh cells
the tree to see if needles come off easily. that are able to take up water. After the
tree trunk has been cut, put the tree
BEST BUYS For fresh-cut trees, a in water as soon as possible and don’t
water-retaining stand is essential. In an bruise or get the end of the trunk dirty.
average heated home a Christmas tree
Which tree type?

h Blue spruce Icy blue grey colour,
good needle retention but prickly.
h Fraser fir Citrus scent, excellent
needle retention and a narrow tendency
so great for smaller spaces.
h Nordmann fir Excellent needle
retention with family-friendly soft, flat
needles that have a waxy coating so are
better for allergy sufferers, but pricey.
h Norway spruce A cheaper option,

loses needles quickly but a fab scent.
h Lodgepole pine Excellent needle
retention and festive pine scent. GOING POTTY
h Noble fir Soft blueish foliage, Potted spruce,
excellent needle retention and fragrance. from £25, Wyevale Garden Centres
Shopping Christmas trees
GOOD WOOD
Cut and pot-grown trees from
40cm-300cm, in store from Caring for a tree
November, Homebase Make your fir’s good looks last
with this green-fingered advice
Tips by Louise Golden, Senior Plant
Buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres
A well-cared for tree NET GAINS Keep your tree in its
should remain fresh for

netting for the journey home as it will
help to protect it and make it easier to
at least four weeks

bring it into the house and put it in its
stand. Snip the netting off to give the
branches time to settle before decorating.
PRIME CUT If you didn’t have the trunk

trimmed at the retailer, saw straight across
2.5cm from the bottom of your tree using
a hand saw – to help it soak up water.
TIME FOR A DRINK If you’re keeping

it in the garage or a sheltered spot in the
garden before moving it inside, put the
tree straight into a bucket of water. Snip
the netting off as soon as possible.
KEEPING COOL Position your tree in

a cooler area of the house to make it last
longer – ensure there are no draughts
or direct heat sources (including TVs and
direct sunlight) near the tree and, if you
can, try switching off nearby radiators.
THIRSTY WORK Use a jug to fill the

stand with ordinary water and keep it
topped up throughout the season. It’s the
most important thing you can do to look
after your Christmas tree – so ensure the
water in your stand doesn’t fall below
the level of the trunk or sap will soon seal
over the stump, blocking water uptake.
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Nordmann fir,
from £29.99, Dobbies
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3
tree
looks
Get inspired by our
favourite tree trends for
Christmas 2018
TOP TIP
Wrap presents in
coordinating paper and
place under the tree.
Follow through with
festive cushions and
a berry wreath too.
Good idea
Have a consistent
SANTA’S ARRIVED! colour scheme
Pop into M&S and opt for throughout
classic Christmas decorations
Decorating Tree trends
ode to
traditional
This is a fail-safe scheme that looks great
in both a modern or traditional living space
A staple for a classic Christmas full-looking tree and dress it with
is the combination of red, lots of vibrant baubles and let
green and gold – we love it! them do the talking. To make the
But, it’s time to give the scheme a bit brighter, introduce
traditional trend a bit of a fresh whites and sparkling
Scandinavian update. Don’t metallics. In terms of fairy lights,
reach for the tacky tinsel or the pick up ones with a warm glow Take inspo from
string of beads you’ve had in to keep your tree feeling cosy Poun
scrimp on the nu dland and don’t
your loft for years, invest in a opposed to stark white lights. mber of baubles
NAUGHTY BUT MICE

Turn up the cuteness of your
tree with these mouse decs
from Cox & Cox
classic twist
Choose ruby red baubles from
John Lewis for a luxurious feel
At Christmastime, you
can't go wrong with a
Feature Becca Green
classic red and green tree

look, it 's timeless
Christmas 2018 37
neon
magic
The biggest trend to hit the high street
this year. Introducing rainbow Christmas...
Possibly the least festive reflect this in your decorating
out of the three tree looks, tree scheme? We love the idea of
but definitely the most fun! ditching the traditional angel or
There’s nothing that says star and opting for a holographic
Christmas quite like Santa riding present topper or even better,
a speedboat! Here at HomeStyle a disco ball! Don’t hold back
we are huge fans of a good with this look – more is more,
Unicorns, donu
dose of kitsch chic. Christmas and if you can’t go all out can have it all withts, ice creams – you
is a time for excess, so why not now, then when can you? buys from Poundl
and
crazy cool
Embrace your fun side with
baubles from George Home
The hottest Christmas

trend right now is ultra-
rainbow fun bright Christmas decs
Opt for a sparse contemporary
tree, like John Lewis has done here and we're on board
think pink
A white tree is the perfect backdrop
for super-colourful decs, just look at
this gorgeous Paperchase scheme!
Good idea
Scatter honeycomb
decorations under
your tree for
fiesta fun
Christmas 2018 39
TOP TIP
For this look, opt for
a traditional star at
the top of the tree,
Good idea preferably in gold to
If possible, place warm up the blush
your tree in front of tones of the tree.
a mirror so the light is
bounced around
the room
golden glow
Coordinate your wrapping paper
with your tree, like George has done
so beautifully here
blush
crush
Choose a pretty scheme that will transform
your home into a winter wonderland
Feast your eyes on a in the finer details with this one.
sophisticated tree look that To amp up the look, pick up a
will add luxury and glamour. faux tree with frosted tips to give
Don’t underestimate the power your space that irresistible feel.
of blush pink and dismiss it as Make sure to stack the presents
an ultra-feminine, sickly sweet high and coordinate wrapping
tree look. Our take on the trend paper with your choice of
is much more grown up and baubles. Go to the next level
is peppered with elements of by hanging a stocking that Pink fluffy decs?
It’s a definite
brushed gold and copper. It’s all is adorned with sequins. yes from us Hom
ebase!
Metallic touch
Grab a multi-pack of baubles
from Dunelm to create a
matchy-matchy tree
surprise surprise!
Dot decorations in and around your
stack of presents, like QVC has done here
Blush and gold is a

more mature Christmas
scheme that makes for
the most beautiful tree
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Christmas special
decorations
dazzling
Spruce up your tree this
year with our top decs
deck the halls

Mix and match your
decorations like Next has
Shopping Baubles
£1
£10 £12
animal vibe THe jumper glitter ball

Bring the glamour this year with If you aren’t braving Christmas jumper A simple yet stylish addition to
this leopard print design day, you must take part with this! your tree, a modern touch
Two leopard print baubles, Amara Knitted jumper decoration, B&Q Six silver diamanté baubles, Debenhams
0
£1 £7.5
£7
iconic Postbox kissmas time sassy bird

You can’t decorate a tree without The tradition still remains, what is Bring a touch of the tropics to your
a staple London-inspired decoration Christmas without misletoe? tree with this sequined beauty
Postbox, Poundland Mistletoe tree decoration, Laura Ashley Toucan bird, Graham & Green
£5
£3.50 0
£1.5
trendy tree winter safari perfect pud

Get in the festive spirit with this tree Novelty animal designs are all the Everyone loves Christmas pudding,
teamed with a candy cane string rage, we love this festive zebra right? This is the cutest!
Wooden tree, Sainsbury’s Zebra with wreath, Paperchase Red Christmas pudding, George Home
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Christmas special
Christmas tables
nature’s choice Set the scene with a stylish
SHine bright
Harmony ribbon pendant
Foliage and berry light, £80, John Lewis
stem, £6, B&Q new dining look
red hot
Clear red
candlesticks, pull a
£9 each, Gisela cracker
Graham Six Deer
traditional crackers, £15,
touch Sara Miller
Vintage 16-piece
cutlery set, £44.99,
Katie Alice
GLAsS ACt
Berry tinted glasses,
£39.95 for four,
Audenza
warm welcome
Take inspiration from John
Lewis’ Ruby scheme
BERRY NICE
come dine This sophisticated table scheme is
Hutton 12-piece traditional but with a modern twist
dinner set, £28, Next l Blend bright reds with rich burgundy
Go for luxe and shades to create a sense of depth

and contrast to your table.
blend berry shades

l Most metallics work with this look,

but traditional heavyweight silverware
of plum and scarlet cutlery is most effective. To add visual

warmth, choose rose gold flatware.
for a warming look l Continue the theme throughout

– tie attractive baubles to chair backs
with ribbons and add a large vase of
fresh berry foliage as a centrepiece.
Decorating Table settings
sequin art
ring the
Alison Cork sequin
changes
baubles, £12 for
Lit eucalyptus eight, QVC
and pine cone
wreath,
£25, M&S
Go glam with black

and gold, add mono
sprigs of eucalyptus
magic
Six Winter
Trees
for greenery crackers, £15,

Sara Miller
style it dark
hang Go for Scandi with
around a sophisticated twist with
Iron hanging Debenham’s Yuletide collection
star, £12, Amara
drink up
Midnight
black wine
glasses, £6.90
each, Red
Candy
black magic bright spark

Radiance 16-piece LED tealights, £1
cutlery set, £35, for four, Poundland
Debenhams
print works shine on

Urban Escape Porcelain gold
napkins, £7 for glitter deer,
four, Sainsbury’s £6, Talking
Tables
nordic noir
Monochrome meets Scandi with
this dark and dramatic dining look
l If you’re a fan of dark interiors, this
one is for you; think smoky glassware
and a black runner to set the scene.
l Greenery is key with this set-up; add
lashings of eucalyptus to your table.
Bring the glamour with shiny gold
white accessories, such as large-scale deers.
forest stripe l Turn the traditional candy cane
friends 12-piece Silver look on its head with black and white
Stag mini tealight Band dinner set, striped baubles plus crockery,
holders, £10 each, £34.99, Very
Laura Ashley
which you can use all year round.
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Christmas special
Sparkle and star

bright
shine with
Star dinner
set, £25,
George Home
this cool and

subtle scheme
class act
Snowflake damask
blush luxury
shake it crackers, £20,
Reindeer salt and Laura Ashley
pepper pots, £12,
Debenhams
SIT pretty
Ice white and pastel shades
is Very’s signature look for
Christmas 2018
top
table
Dayton
16-piece
cutlery set,
£65, Made pastel pop
Polka champagne
glasses, £38 for four,
Cuckooland
silver
service
Clarion soft touch
silver metal
Sheepskin wool
candlesticks,
rug, £59.99, Very
£13 each,
Artisanti
ICe queen
This cool and contemporary theme
is perfect for minimalist millennials
stand l The basis for this look is a white
clean tall backdrop, so start with a neutral
feeling blue
sweep Colour
changing
Glass flock baubles, £20 dinner set, crisp white tablecloth,
Christmas for two, Amara and place some faux furs on your seats.
star napkins, acrylic tree,
£12, B&Q l Opt for silver cutlery and decorations
£15 for four,
– a trio of tree decs adds interest but
Ragged Rose
won’t stop you seeing your table guests.
l To complete, add hints of pastel pink,
blue and lilac. A bowl of baubles – both
shiny and matt is particularly effective.
Or hang from a branch for a rustic touch.
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cool
crackers
Pull, snap, bang! Christmas would
be incomplete without crackers
A Christmas
table is nothing
surprise package!
Opt for a novelty design such
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Christmas 2018 51
classic
track
Dirty Dancing
vinyl record, £25,
Urban Outfitters
For fashionistas
It by Alexa Chung book,
£20, WHSmith
pamper time
Berry bright
Wild Jasmine &
Holly red base berry print
Mint beauty bag
pyjama top, £24; trousers,
gift set, £35,
£24; eyemask, £7.50, all
Peppermint Grove
Cyberjammies
Her
luxe
candle hand warmers
Monogram candle, Love gloves, £35,
£8, Debenhams Quinton & Chadwick
From books to gloves, we have

extra-special gifts for her!
must have quirky prints
Instax Mini 9 accessory Gym & Swim travel
kit in Flamingo Pink, bags, £19.50,
£29.99, Argos Oliver Bonas
blue beauty
Spotty mini pouch,
£3, Sainsbury’s
cool trio
Festive Fiz lip
balm trio, £12.50,
White Stuff
pom
pom
Lilac hat,
£8, F&F
fruty tipple
sweet scents Manchester
Elizabeth Arden raspberry gin, £38,
luxury lotions
fragrance gift set, Manchester Gin
£21.99, Very Hand care duo caddy
set, £28, Cowshed
Shopping Gifting
adult craft
cool blue
Citygami London
Nano bluetooth
craft project by
speaker, £10.99,
Prestel, £19.99,
Amazon
Clockwork Soldier
work essential
Large coffee cup glass,
£8, Primark
office
accessory
Globe ornament,
£15, Matalan
chin
chin
Boodles
for gamers
Mulberry gin,
£21, Morrisons Playstation
Him
coasters, £10,
Debenhams
Nostalgic
film
The Goonies DVD,
£5, HMV
Treat him to something a
little different this year
tech
gadget personal
Ted Baker touch touch
screen pen set, Personalised
£34.99, Very card holder,
£30, Not
Another Bill
Hand treats
White Musk &
Sandalwood; Moss natural
& Amber hand texture
balms, £6.50 each, Teakwood
FatFace bottle, £35,
John Lewis
seasonal
socks
Striking
Christmas
socks, £6.95,
Joules
Beard check
lovers it out
The Tartan scarf,
Bluebeards £10, F&F
Revenge,
deluxe kit,
£35,
Holland &
Barrett
Christmas special
cute
little toy
picasso Miffy
Soft wood/white crochet toy
easel, £17, Ikea with red
hat, £25,
Tate Shop
roarsome
Accessory
teddy inspo
Triceratops wall
Pom pom hat, £12.50
decoration, £10,
White Stuff
Sainsbury’s
for techies
Smartphone
printer, £40,
Debenhams
glitter
glam
cute Unicorn wall christmas
Kids
boots mount, £12, classic
Santa socks, M&Co Limited edition
£3, M&S
The Snowman
book, £25,
Fenwick
The little people in your life will

super
love these quirky gifts fruity
Poppy Pear rug,
£13, Sass & Belle
sweet tri0
Luscious lip butter
gift set, £8, Baylis
& Harding
fun & games

Tiger Tribe Beat The
Clock stopwatch
squad goals set, £17.99, Bertoy
Miss Roxie
mermaid glitter pretty pink
cup, £6, George Pink fur make-up
Home bag, £10, Paperchase
little
hideaway
Home Fiesta
teepee tent,
£35, Sainsbury’s
trendy tropical
Montii insulated children’s lunch
bag, £19.95, EatWell-UK
Shopping Gifting
kitchen
essentials
Printed spatula, holiday
game on £5, Sainsbury’s fun
Christmas dominoes, Festive holiday
£8, Laura Ashley quiz, £9,
Annabel James
matching
vintage artwork mugs
Thieves Like Us New Order Wifey And Hubby
art print, from £39, stacking
Rockett St George mugs, £12.99,
Getting Personal
Couples
clink clink
Precious
Prosecco Lovers gift set,
memories
£15, Dunelm
Personalised pink
photo book, £21.99,
Papier
classy combo
Wonderful gifts that they Brass and marble
coasters, £15, John Lewis
are sure to both love
gold dust
Handwoven sequin
basket, £19.99, Oxfam
Cheese please
Couples cheese board,
£29.99, Bagzous
iconic art
Hockney a Bigger Splash
cushion cover, £25, Tate Shop
tea
lovers
Snore &
Peace tea
caddy, £10,
Clipper
Cocktail
anyone?
Iron & Glory happy say it
hour bar kit, £35, Letterboard, £25,
Debenhams Cox & Cox
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Christmas special
everyday
gift
Choco-Holic dog
advent calendar,
£3.99, Studio
top dog festive fun

Pet trophy toy, Merry Christmas
£6, M&S Ya Filfthy Animal
jumper, £8,
Debenhams
canine style
Dog bandana, £4,
Daisy Park
safety first
tasty treat
First aid kit, £24,
Food filled toy, £2,
Pet London
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Pets
For the little (or big) furry
must have
Natural mini bone
wreath, £7, Pets at
Home
animals in your life!
posh kitty
Loose organic
cool camo
catnip, £7.50,
Army dog collar,
Cheshire & Wain
£6, Pet Pooch pampered pull it
Boutique pet Penguin catnip
Pawsecco toy, £5.50,
rose drink, £3, Notonthehighstreet
Dobbies
xmas roast
Christmas Spectacular
Three Bird Feast, £2.75,
Lily’s Kitchen
cat
essentials purfect gift
Cat toy kit tin, cosy
Cat hamper, £39.99,
£10, M&S corner
First 4 Hampers
Cat activity
tree, £34.49,
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dish
fancy Large
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Pet bed, bowl, from
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Christmas special
There is nothing
more festive than
a stocking
magical
jam packed
Opt for jewel-toned stockings,
like these ones from John Lewis
stockings
What are you going
to fill yours up with?
Shopping Stockings
£9
£10
£10
seeing red frosty white so foxy

Go trad with a stocking adorned This beauty would be great Cute woodland animals are
with a Christmas pudding for a neutral scheme perfect for Christmastime
Red stocking, Gisela Graham Cherry stocking, The Contemporary Home Fox stocking, Debenhams
.99 £4
£12
£2.4
9
fun-filled fair isle disco time

We love a pom pom and Don’t go overly festive and A solid gold glitzy stocking?
a tassel, how about you? opt for a gorgeous snowflake print It’s a huge yes from us
Pom pom stocking, HomeSense Red and white stocking, B&M Gold sequin stocking, Wilko
£8
£25
£18
Feature Becca Green
llama fever bejewelled beauty soft touch

Adopt a fluffy friend to place This delicately embroided Get snugly this Christmas
by your fireplace stocking is utterly beautiful with a tactile stocking
Llama stocking, Marquis & Dawe Embellished stocking, Amara Faux fur stocking, Tesco
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Spend less
at Christmas
Frugal can still be
fabulous with our
money-saving
festive ideas
1 SHARING IS CARING
Budgets may seem boring but they
are a must to avoid overspending.
Allocate amounts to food, events and
so on, and then work out if you need to
2 PRESENT PACT
Suggest Secret Santa presents for
colleagues or groups of friends so
you only need to buy one gift. For other
recipients, propose only buying presents
3 WASTE NOT
Save on your weekly shop ahead
of the big day by using up any
food lingering in cupboards. Plan meals
so leftovers can be used for other dishes
make cut backs. To cut catering costs, ask for kids, sticking to an agreed spend, or and put in airtight boxes so they’ll stay
guests to bring a particular dish or a bottle doing a get-together instead of gifts. fresh. Visit lovefoodhatewaste.com for
of wine. If you need extra items like tables, If you have a family to buy for, save by planning portion sizes and ideas for
chairs, crockery or put-up beds, borrow getting one gift they can all enjoy, such as leftovers (Christmas pizza anyone?).
them from neighbours or friends who a restaurant voucher. Check out Wowcher Beware of multibuy ‘deals’ if items will
aren’t hosting guests themselves this year. and Groupon for some great offers too. spoil before you manage to use them.
4 GET CRAFTY
Why not make gifts this year? You
could fill a beautiful bowl with
handmade chocolates or pack a family
LET THEM
EAT CAKES
All-in-one face-
shapes cutting tool,
£5.99, Lakeland
5 NEW LOOK
Think of creative ways to showcase
your existing decorations that work
with what you already have – festooning a
chandelier, in rows across a ceiling, lining
hamper with ice-cream sundae, movie
night or bathtime goodies. If you’re the shelves of a dresser or zig-zagging
crafty you could knit a trendy throw, ice around a gallery wall. Revamp baubles by
homemade biscuits (see p114) or stitch covering them in metal leaf, découpage
monogram embroidery hoop baubles. paper, spray paint or crocheted sleeves. Or
you could pick a natural décor theme using
6
eucalyptus, log slices, ivy, blue pumpkins,
Cut the frills berries and pine cones. Hang (spray
Decide if you can forego luxuries painted) branches from the ceiling draped
such as fancy napkins, fresh with baubles for a stunning festive display.
wreaths and festive novelties like selection
boxes and nuts. Give gifts designer chic
with brown paper and coloured twine or
tissue paper and curling ribbon bought in
bulk online. Crackers (and their short-lived
7
gifts) could be swapped
for guests’ favourite sweets RAISE FUNDS
wrapped with a printed Start in autumn selling any
joke or trivia. You could of your unwanted items on
send e-cards instead of Facebook, eBay or Gumtree and making
mailing cards, and invest cutbacks to free up some budget (such
in a fake tree or check as not buying take-out lunches or coffee).
CREATIVE
out Pinterest for crafty CHEAP CHIC Save points on store loyalty cards through DISPLAY
alternatives instead of Buy brown paper the year and use them to buy festive Decorations, from
buying a real one. in bulk online food, presents or entertainment.
9
a selection, Wyevale
SHOP SAVVY
8 BUY ON OFFER Sign up for emails from stores you
10
are likely to buy from to find out
Buy long shelf-life items on offer
in preceding months – such as about upcoming promotions. Before a TECH TALK
grocery shop, use mysupermarket.com to Use Messenger, Whatsapp
wine and cranberry sauce. Crackers, or Skype to make free
wrap and cards are reduced in January find today’s best prices on specific items.
Likewise shop around for parcel delivery phone, video calls or group video calls
and can be stored until next year. Book with loved ones around the world. If
ahead for travel, and post gifts and prices on parcel2go.com. Cashback sites
quidco.com and topcashback.co.uk offer you’re travelling elsewhere for
cards early for the lowest prices. Christmas, visit trainsplit.com or
money back if buying at various e-retailers.
ticketclever.com to find cheap rail fares.
11
Trainline.com also has an email alert
snack time SMART MENUS to let you know when cheap advance
Irresistible whisky barrel smoked Make soup or pâté for a low- tickets go on sale for your journey.
cost starter and festive crumble
12
double Gloucester block, £3 for
Feature Sally Narraway Photo iStock
or chocolate cake – cheaper than a

200g, Co-op
boozy Xmas pud. Canapés with a pastry Think ahead
or bread base work out cheaply, as can Nothing blows a budget like a
veggie ones. Don’t buy a bigger bird panic purchase, so brainstorm
than you need unless you will use the some gift ideas and make a list – it will
leftovers, and consider a frozen turkey, also speed up your shopping trip! Always
crown or a breast joint. Finally check out use the web to compare prices. And if
reviews for items like Champagne and you’re giving your feet and elbows a rest
mince pies – supermarkets’ own versions by shopping online, search for discount
often fare better than posh labels. codes or download a browser extension,
such as Pouch or Honey, to do it for you.
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Christmas special
jumpers
joyful
Everyone needs a novelty
jumper at this time of year!
Stay cosy this

mystical magic Christmas with
Grab a unicorn jumper from
F&F clothing, starting at £10
festive knitwear
Shopping Jumpers
£25 £25
£85
starry night time out drama llama

Keep things subtle with a Unleash your inner comedian Choose a jumper with 3D
sparkling star design with a novelty jumper texture for added fun
Night sky jumper, M&S Out of office jumper, Burton Llama jumper, Boden
£32 £25 £18
care bear on the buses après ski

You can’t go wrong with Red knitwear is simply a Opt for a super thick, snuggly
a polar bear and pom poms must at Christmastime design for ultimate comfort
Bear jumper, Debenhams Red jumper, London Transport Museum Cream neck jumper, Tu
£29 £59.9
£18 5
Feature Becca Green
one, two, tree friendly giant sassy stag

Choose metallic options If you’re a dino lover then this Orange and grey is a contemporary
for a glitzy vibe could be the one for you combo that we simply love
Tree jumper, M&Co Dinosaur jumper, F&F Deer jumper, White Stuff
Christmas 2018 63
Christmas special
Heaven
scents
IN THE MIX
Christmas Pomander, Mulled Spice, Christmas
Rose and Fresh Linen & Jasmine home
fragrance ranges, from £8, Laura Ashley
Use fruits, foliage and

flowers to create stunning
scented festive displays
FROSTY FRESH Tips by florist Laura
Blue Spruce & Frosted Pine home Lee, who works on
fragrance range, from £16, National Trust
Kenneth Turner’s
fragrance and floral
decorating team
Vintage charm
For a traditional Christmas perfume try:
h Roses Norma Jean cream rose has
the most amazing scent. Use them in
a glass vase in an entrance hall where it
is cooler and they will last longer – the
flower head is one of the larger roses
and will give a truly beautiful display.
h Pine Always a seasonal favourite, use
blue pine as it will not drop and can be
used out of water for up to three weeks.
It has a nostalgic festive fragrance.
h Hyacinths The Delft Blue is more
traditional, they have been given as gifts
at Christmas since the 16th Century. Plant
them in a pretty bowl a couple of weeks
before Christmas, dressing the surface soil
with cones, hazelnuts and moss. They’re
lovely in a bedroom, bathroom or kitchen.
5
traditional weeks before you want them
to be in splendid flower.
scented To stop them bending over
displays with the weight of the heads,
1 Door wreath once you have cut the end,

Buy a plain blue pine wreath and push a cane up into the stem
decorate it yourself. Hang vintage to the head. Team with tall
wooden Christmas tree decorations Ilex berries to add scent.
on it, and then add tartan or hessian
ribbons, pine cones and holly sprigs. 5 Napkin TIE
Wrap your napkins with
2 stAircase garland a complementary traditional

These are usually pine (a great scent ribbon and push a sprig
to welcome your guests as they enter of ivy with some winter
your home) but you could add green berries into the ribbon or
hydrangea heads, conifer branches, a couple of cinnamon sticks.
red faux berries and coloured baubles. display style
3 Table/tray display
Velvet red roses, hypericum berries,
apples, walnuts, and pine create a
Sara Miller Christmas
Geese tray, £30, Amara
beautiful centrepiece when mixed.
4 Large vase display

Red amaryllis flowers are a
fabulous choice and are such good
classic COLOURS
Spiced Apple and Bergamot & Lemon
value. The Red Lion variety is a fantastic home fragrance range, from £3, Matalan
seasonal colour. Buy them in bud two
Modern vibe
For a contemporary festive fragrance try:
h Eucalyptus This fabulous foliage
with its green-grey colour and
fresh fragrance looks lovely just
as it is in a simple glass vase.
h Larch branches You
could use these beautiful
leafless branches with their
earthy fragrance mixed with
olive branches tied together with
jute instead of a door wreath.
h Rosemary This fragrance
should fill the kitchen, either
fresh or dried. A simple
festive idea is as follows:
soak a 20cm green oasis
sphere in water and place it
into your choice of container
so that at least half of the sphere
is above the rim and add 8cm cut
stems of rosemary to create a half ball,
then add kumquats or walnuts.
h Satsuma and orange Use
dried slices and mix with cloves in
glass containers or turn them into
tree décor – simply pierce a hole in
them and thread a ribbon through.
Shop the look

Check out these scented beauties
WHITE
5
SUEDE &
Fab ideas for a fill it three quarters with water, put one
or two stems of either white or marble LUXURY SANDALWOOD
contemporary miniature arum lilies into the water, head
POMEGRANATE Urban Escape
candle, £8, Argos
scented display first, and wrap the stem around the inside
Room spray
No 3, £3.49, Aldi
1 Garlands of the vase. Place a large scented floating

Use dried apple and lime slices with candle on the surface of the water.
crab apples, thread them onto wire to
create a stylish and fresh fragrant swag. SIMPLE CHIC
2 Table decoration
Fresh bay, lavender, rosemary, vanilla
pods and thyme arranged together make
Scented candles in glass vases,
from £38, Kenneth Turner
an on-trend and topical feature.
3 Easy arrangement
French tulips are a must, but don’t try
to arrange them. Simply put them in your
favourite container with plenty of water FRESH
and they will arrange themselves. Mix FLORAL CRUSHED
in pussy willow or lime green dogwood, White Christmas PINE & CLOVE
and paperwhite narcissi for fragrance. bouquet, £35, Soy candle cracker,
4 Tree decorations Waitrose £12.95, Peppermint

Buy large glass baubles with a hole in Grove
the front and fill with dried rose petals for
a contemporary and fragrant tree.
5 Candle display
Use a large square clear glass vase and
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10 ways to
wow with
LIGHTING Create a magical effect with the best of
this year’s Christmas lights
1 2
Twinkle Embrace
twinkle colour
Take advantage of the latest tiny The great thing
technology with micro LEDs that about Christmas lighting
create a magical starry effect. Trail is that it’s purely decorative STAR BUY
them around the table, drape them and can be as ambient or LED tree topper,
on pictures on a gallery wall or hang over-the-top as you like! £5, Poundland
clusters of polestar-style lights from the Coloured lights are perfect for this
ceiling. Add to the sparkle with some time of year – choose multicoloured
reflective metallic, glass and iridescent bulbs or pick out a single shade to
accessories around the room. enhance your chosen colour scheme.
REACH FOR THE STARS

100 LED rice string lights (on table
and in branch hanging), from £6,
George Home
3
Fun and
frivolity
Children just love the marvel and
magic of Christmas lights so enhance
their enchantment with a riotous rainbow
of colour-changing lights and
ornaments plus fanciful
light-up baubles, illuminated
wall canvases and LED-
studded animated
toys. Forget that
‘less is more’ and

embrace the fun
and novelties!
wise words
Light up LED
plaque, £9.99,
Dobbies
Decorating Lighting
5
Glowing
warmth
A fireplace is the traditional
focus of a family room especially
at Christmas as it’s where Santa
makes his entrance. So make a
feel-good focus of it with an
illuminated hearth display or
pre-lit mantelpiece festoon to
create a cosy vibe that will invite
the family to gather around.
room to glow
180cm pre-lit luxury
garland, £19.99; LED candles,
from £1.50, both B&M
6
Candle
ardour
We love LED candles with their
‘flames’ that flicker just like the real thing
and they’re inexpensive too – so group
ones of different sizes in redundant
fireplaces and on trays or on windowsills
in among decorations or trails of foliage.
Dot a few battery-operated flameless
tealights within a banister garland for a
welcoming glow or place them inside a
floral table centre for added atmosphere.
star turn
LED wire stars,
£25 and £35 each,
both Cox & Cox
COSY glow
LED remote-controlled log
candles, £14 for two; copper
bulb fairy lights, £25; both QVC
4
FAIRY TRAIL
Find the LED silver wire lights,
perfect £10; white lanterns,
match £15 and £25, both Homebase
Fairy lights have long been a
Christmas staple but there are
a plethora of options nowadays
from ones that look like strings of
berries, leaves or icicles to chains
of lanterns, reindeer or candy canes.
Use one of their many variations to
interweave light into your festive
7
displays – perhaps use a line of
LED pegs to hold Christmas cards, Out of line
coil bauble fairy lights inside a Who says Christmas trees need
glass lantern or drape a string of lit to be decorated with strings of
snowballs around a headboard in lights? Try placing LED-studded wire
the bedroom – after all illumination star or letter shapes within the branches
adds oomph to any object! for that ultimate standout appeal.
Christmas 2018 67
8 9
SIMPLY SPARKLING
A MATTER Light the way Glitter cotton stag, doe and fawn,
Illuminate the path to your front
OF Taste door to create a fabulous festive
£139.99, £89.99 and £39.99,
Lights4fun
Don’t think that welcome. Try lights adorning the
light-up Christmas bushes lining the pathway, a lit festoon
decorations are naff, there arching around the door or even light-
are plenty of elegant up inflatable Santas. You could hang
options available, in star lanterns under the porch, create
neutral, white and metallic lit festive hanging baskets, or add a
palettes. Check out the string of battery-operated lights to a
rattan outdoor sculptures wreath. If you don’t want to climb to
at Cox & Cox, the pretty hang lights, look out for light projectors
LED starburst lights (Amazon has several), which shine
by Light Style London festive shapes such as snowflakes
and the sophisticated onto the outside of your home.
fairy lights at The White
Company. LIGHT
FANTASTIC
LED tree and pinecone
baubles, £15 and £19,
Nordic House
Shop the look

Shine on with these lovely lights
FEATHER
YOUR NEST
44cm Strala LED
wreath, £7, Ikea
PICTURE
THIS
10
Wooden LED
light box,
£27, The Novelty COOL YULE
Contemporary Neon stars, £59.99
Home for two, Lights4fun
Use neon-effect flex
kits or lightboxes to spell out fun
seasonal phrases. Depending on
DOME your mood, try Prosecc-ho ho ho,
SWEET Bring on the sprouts, Jingle all the
DOME way, Ready set sparkle, Santa says
LED bell relax, Bah humbug or Christmas
jar, £8, is cancelled!
Wilko WORD UP
Neon lightbox, £45,
Talking Tables
BRIGHT BUY
Rainbow pom pom
lights, £28, Oklahoma
ANIMAL MAGIC
Rattan outdoor LED
penguin, £55,
Marquis & Dawe
Craft
MAKE IT
this season
Beautiful handmade decorations, cards and gifts to craft for Christmas
p76 Glam gifting

Craft gift wrap that looks as
good as the present inside
p84 Set the scene

Deck the halls with a stylish
handmade door wreath
p70 Festive wishes p88 Home time

Add some seasonal sparkle Create gorgeous festive
with handcrafted decorations accessories for your pad
j p74 Glitzy cards j p78 Woodland advent calendars

j p82 Arty place settings j p91 Sequin bauble j p94 Greenery gifts
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On a cold and
frosty morning
Give your home a
sparkling touch of
icy winter magic
DOME SWEET DOME

Patterned craft paper, from
£6 for 12” x 12” pad, Hobbycraft. Similar
glass bell cloche jar, £15, John Lewis
Craft Décor ideas
Icy snowflakes
Add a wintry touch to glassware or dot
PRETTY PAPER HOUSES these snowflakes around as table scatters
IN A SNOWY DOME YOU WILL NEED

j PVA glue j Cotton embroidery thread
This glowing table centre is easy to make j Glass milk bottles j Striped paper straws
in any colour to match your scheme
YOU WILL NEED
j Pencil j Ruler j Pad of 12” x 12” 1 Download and print the icy
snowflake templates from
homestylemag.co.uk. Tape the template
patterned craft paper j Craft knife
j Sticky foam pads j Glass cloche j Cake down on a flat surface, and secure a
stand j Scrap paper j White gloss spray sheet of acetate over the top.
paint j Wire scourer j LED tealights
j Artificial snow j Glue 2 Drizzle glue over the three main
central lines of the snowflake. Leave
1 Download and print the house to set, the glue will be clear when it is
template from homestylemag.co.uk. dry. Add the smaller side branches to
Use a sharp pencil and a ruler to make the snowflake and a circle at one end
a copy of the pattern onto a sheet of for a hanging loop. Leave to dry.
patterned craft paper. Cut round the
outside with a craft knife and a ruler. 3 Peel away from the acetate. Hang
onto the bottle with embroidery
2 Carefully cut out the door and thread or stretchy elastic. Repeat as
windows. Lightly score the dotted desired to make a whole set of snowflake
fold lines and fold into shape. Glue the embellishments, securing them with
tab and hold to secure. Cut out the thread as before. Remove before
roof, lightly score and fold the centre as washing your glass bottles.
shown. Make the chimney, fold
and glue. Trim the house as you wish,
we added snow made from white
sparkly card. Stick the pieces
together with foam pads or glue.
3 The pattern is a guide to make

one house. To create the other
shaped houses simply increase or TOP TIP
decrease the measurements of the No two snowflakes are
pattern, cut out less windows or ever exactly the same, so
make the roof a little steeper. if your glue pours thicker
4 To decorate the glass dome place
it on scrap paper. Spray with white
spray paint from the top allowing the
or thinner in places,
don’t worry as that
will add to their
spray to fall halfway down the sides of charm.
the glass dome. Leave to dry. Use a
dry wire scourer pad to give the
edges of the white paint a shaped
edge; you can also remove any
overspray or unwanted paint.
5 To create your centrepiece display

first arrange the houses on a cake
stand, place LED tealights inside them
and sprinkle with artificial snow. We
added plastic Christmas trees,
reindeer and snowman figures for a
touch of fun and trimmed the cake
stand with glittery ribbon and the top
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of the glass jar with embellishments

for a final festive flourish.
Team glistening
glass, icy blues
and sparkling DRINKS STATION
metallics for a Kilner clip-top drinks dispenser, £19.80;

250ml glass milk bottles, £15.45 for 12;
wonderland feel all Amazon. Blue mix stripe paper straws,

£3.25 for 25, Pipii
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scented star
This pretty rustic star is so quick
to make but looks really striking
YOU WILL NEED
j 8 short wooden drinks stirrers
j 16 longer stirrers j Hot glue gun
and glue sticks j Wooden snowflake
embellishment j Rosemary sprigs
1 To make the star, place eight short

wooden drink stirrers in an evenly
spaced star shape with the eight points
meeting together in the middle.
2 Use a hot glue gun to glue a

wooden snowflake on top at the
point where they meet. Leave to dry.
3 Place two longer drink stirrers in

pairs at the end of each point. Fan
out both stirrers on either side so the
tips meet the adjacent stirrers forming
a star shape, as shown. Glue in position.
4 Cut and trim lengths of rosemary

to cover the stirrers. Secure in place.
NATURAL CHARMS
Frozen Wishes wooden snowflake
shapes, £3 for 45, Hobbycraft
Stitched stocking
Decorated with snowflake shapes,
this felt stocking is easy to create
YOU WILL NEED
j Natural wool felt j Paper j Selection of
coloured felt j Aqua coloured ric rac
j Fabric sew-on snowflake embellishments
or buttons j Iron-on interlining j Iridescent
sequins j Ribbon j Sewing machine
1 Download and print the

stitched stocking templates
from homestylemag.co.uk. The pattern
will print out on four A4 sheets. Arrange
the sheets together to make one large
stocking by locating and marrying the
crosses on each pattern page. When
the sheets are correctly in position
secure them with sticky tape. Cut
round the outside of the stocking.
2 Double over the felt and pin on the

template. Cut around the outside.
Remove the pins and template.
3 Cut out the two snowflake shapes.

Iron interlining to the felt to stiffen
it. Draw round the templates onto the
interlining. Cut out with scissors. Decorate
the front of one of the stockings with
snowflake shapes. Hand sew in place
with a few stitches to the centre of each
snowflake; add a sequin as you work.
4 Place the two stocking pieces

together. Place the ric rac half
inside the stocking and half outside.
stitch up
A4 white glitter star felt, £1
Pin and sew together, leaving the top a sheet, Hobbycraft
open. Add a ribbon loop to hang.
Craft Décor ideas
Christmas tree
chalk canvas
Decorate a chalkboard with Christmassy
messages for an instant festive decoration
YOU WILL NEED
j 80cm x 60cm white box canvas
j Chalkboard Green chalkboard paint
j Chalks or white chalkboard pen
1Paint a large canvas all over with

green chalkboard paint.
CHALK SHOW
White 80cm x 60cm box canvas, £8,
2 Once totally dry, draw out a festive
picture in chalk. Keep a pot of chalk
to hand so you can add to the design or
Hobbycraft. Pebeo Deco chalkboard get creative and invent a new one.
3
paint in Chalkboard Green, £10.35 for Festoon your display with fairy lights,
250ml, Amazon shimmering ribbon and baubles.
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Sending
christmas
cheer
Let your loved ones know
you’re thinking of them with a
homemade greeting card
TOP TIP
It can be tricky to get an
even spread of glitter
on your first try, so
practise on a spare
sheet of acetate first
to perfect your
technique.
ALL A GLITTER
Sparkle medium in gold,
£5.99, Crafter’s Companion
Craft Greeting cards
that the edges can stand out from the
Papercut wreath card. If necessary, gently tease the flakes
This delicate design is easier than it out a little to create a textured, 3D effect.
2
looks and it will wow any recipient
Make a bow. Cut an 8cm x 4cm
You will need rectangle from pink card and use
j Snowflake punch j Iridescent A4 paper a craft knife to score lines along the
j Glue stick j White A5 card blank j Pink length at 1cm intervals. Fold it up like a
card j Ruler j Craft knife j Gold glitter concertina, then wrap a length of gold
washi tape j Hot glue gun j Edge punch
glitter tape around the centre. Once
1 Cut approximately 40 snowflake

shapes in iridescent card using the
punch. One by one, stick these to the 3
stuck, fan the edges out to form a bow.
Use hot glue to stick the bow below
the wreath. Finally, use an edge
card front to create a wreath shape, punch to press a design spaced evenly
gluing only the centre part of each so along the bottom of the card front.
pretty in pink
Similar A4 pink glitter card, £6
for 20 sheets, Hobbycraft
Glitter bauble
Go retro with this shimmering
1960s-inspired 3D bauble design
You will need
j A5 card blank j Metallic stripe paper
j Ruler j Pencil j Scissors j Glue stick
j Pair of compasses j Pink glitter paper
j Gold ink marker pen j Sewing machine
j Black thread j Alphabet stickers
1
snow time
Snowflake punch, Place an A5 card blank onto the
£4.50, Hobbycraft striped paper (keeping both running
horizontally) and draw around it. Use a
ruler to straighten up the lines, then cut it
out. Glue the paper to the card front.
Glitter stag
Shimmer and shine with a sparkling Place this carefully to one side for 2 Lay the glitter sheet out flat, with
the plain white side facing upwards.
Using a pair of compasses, draw four
festive motif for a showstopping card now and leave to fully dry.
3 Make the rest of the card. First, glue 4cm circles and eight 3cm circles. Cut
You will need out then arrange two 4cm and four
j Pencil j A4 card j Craft knife a sheet of pink scrapbooking paper
j Clear A4 acetate sheets j Gold sparkle to the card front. Next, cut the two tree 3cm circles onto the card front, as
medium j Spatula j White A5 card blank templates from gold and silver card and pictured, and secure with glue.
j Pink scrapbooking paper j Gold card
j Silver card j Self-adhesive foam pads
layer these on top using sticky pads.
Draw a scroll shape onto plain white 3 Using a gold pen, decorate three
of the non-stuck 3cm circles with
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j Gold marker pen j Black fine line pen card using a gold marker pen, and cut stripes, spots or bands, to make them
j Gold glitter washi tape j Masking tape look like baubles. Take one of these
it out. Use a fine line pen to write on the
1 Download and print the stag card scroll, then stick this to the top centre and place it on top of a corresponding-
template at homestylemag.co.uk. of the card using foam pads. sized circle on the card front. Use a long
4
Use to cut a stag from A4 card using Lay the glittered acetate sheet, straight sewing machine stitch to slowly
a craft knife – discard the centre which has been cut to size, on top of and carefully work a straight line through
and keep the card outline. the card front, positioning the left-hand the layers of card, working from the
2 Place the card over a sheet of A4 edge of the sheet around 1cm in from bottom centre point of the bauble to the
acetate and use masking tape to the left-hand edge of the card. Use a top fold of the card front. Trim loose ends.
hold the two in place. Pick up a scoop
of sparkle medium with your spatula
15cm strip of gold glitter washi tape to
stick it in position. Place the right-hand 4 Repeat to stitch a second circle on
top of the others already adhered to
the card front, each time stitching a line
and carefully sweep it over the template, edge of the acetate 1cm in from the
using the spatula to spread it evenly over right-hand edge of the card front, this from the bottom of the bauble to the
the entire design. Once covered, peel will make it puff out from the card fold in the card. Gently bend the edges of
away the card – you should be left with a slightly. Once again, use a 15cm strip each bauble in towards the stitching to
glitter stag shape on the acetate. of glitter tape to stick it down. create a 3D effect. Finally, use stickers to
spell ‘Ho Ho Ho’ on three of the baubles.
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Good idea
Secure your tags
with coloured string
for a rustic touch
feather
light as a
top tips Make your presents look spectacular

Gold glitter, £1.60 for
20g, Hobbycraft with glitter-tipped gift tags
Craft Paper tags
Paper feather tags

Make your presents look just as
good on the outside as the item inside
After wrapping up your gifts trim them
with paper feathers in matching colours
and dip them in glitter. Group three
together for larger gifts, or just one or
two for smaller presents. You could cut
the feathers from matching wrapping
paper and write a personal message
on the back in gold or silver pen.
You will need
j Thin card or paper in magenta, navy, gold,
emerald and olive green j Scrap card
j Tracing paper j Pencil j Small craft
scissors j Scoring tool j Cutting mat
j Ruler j PVA glue j Paintbrush
j Glitter and small bowl j Ribbon and
twine j Gold or silver pen
1 Download the feather outlines

from homestylemag.co.uk. Copy
and trace onto thin card using tracing
paper and a pencil. Use the templates
to draw a selection of feathers
on coloured card or paper.
2 Cut out around the shapes

with small, sharp craft scissors.
Snip into the finer details of the
feathered edges with the scissors.
3 Use a scoring tool to score down

the centre of each feather – you
can do this freehand on the curved
feathers and with a ruler on the straight
ones, if you wish. If you don’t own
a scoring tool, use the back of a
Feature Lizzie Hudson Project adapted from A Very Pompom Christmas by Jemima Schlee (GMC, £9.99)
butter knife or other blunt object
to score down the middle instead.
4 Gently fold the feathers in half

inwards using the scored line.
5 Apply a little PVA glue to the

feather wherever you would like
your glitter to adhere. We added
glue to the very tip of the feathers.
6 Pour some glitter into a small

bowl. Dip the feathers into the
glitter so the glued tip is fully coated.
Tap off the excess and leave to dry.
7 Wrap your presents as desired; a

contrasting paper works well so the
tags show up. To complete, add your
message in gold or silver pen to the
underside of a tag. Secure to the
parcel with ribbon or twine.
This project
has been
extracted from
Paper Christmas
by Emily Dawe
(Search Press,
£9.99). Craft your Add some sparkle to
own Christmas
with the 16 paper your present giving with
a cluster of feathers
projects in this
beautiful and
contemporary
project guide!
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THE FESTIVE
countdown Make the anticipation even more
exciting with these homemade
advent calendar ideas
star tree
This cute little evergreen is full of
surprises with a tiny treat every day
You will need
j 24 star gift boxes j Hot glue gun and
glue sticks j Wooden advent numbers
j Pre-lit mini Christmas tree
1 Use the glue gun to stick the advent

stickers on to the front of the boxes.
2 Add some treats inside the gift

boxes and replace the lids.
3 Nestle the boxes between the

branches of the tree.
An advent
calendar builds
up excitement for
the big day
STAR QUALITY
For similar star gift boxes, try star craft
boxes, £22.50 for 30, Baker Ross. For similar
numbers, try Holly Jolly Christmas wooden
advent numbers, £3 for 27, Hobbycraft
Craft Advent calendars
woodland wheel
Perfect for those without much floor
space, try this wall-mounted advent
2 Cover the board all over with
white paint, along with each of the
boxes and lids, coating them both inside
You will need and out. Leave to dry thoroughly.
j MDF board j Pencil j String j Jigsaw
j Sander j Damp cloth j White paint
j Paintbrush j 24 mini mâché gift
3 Once dry, place each of the lids onto
a sheet of decorative paper and draw
around them, then cut out. Glue the
boxes j 22cm mâché hexagonal box paper to the lids, alternating between
j Decorative papers j Scissors
each one as you go. Draw a number
j Hot glue gun and glue sticks
from 1-24 onto each, then draw the
1 To make the backing disc, lay the MDF

sheet down flat. Tie a 50cm length of
string around a pencil and, holding the 4
number 25 onto the lid of the large box.
Lay the disc down flat and stick each
of the mini boxes around the edge,
opposite end of the string in the centre of jumbling up the numbers so they are in
the board, pull the pencil taut and draw it a random order. Stick the large box to
TOP TIP around to sketch a circle onto the wood. the centre of the disc, then leave to dry.
Mini treat ideas include
Lego, washi tape, slime, a
Use a jigsaw to cut it out, then sand
the edges and wipe them down. 5 Remove the lids, place gifts inside
each box and replace the lids to finish.
keyring, lip gloss, bead kit,
pin badge, finger puppet,
bouncy ball, hairclip,
temporary tattoo
or stickers.
Feature and styling Sophie Tarrant House project feature and styling Lara Berry Photos Lizzie Orme
BOXING CLEVER
Mini mâché gift boxes,
£1.20 each; 22cm hexagonal
box, £3.50, all Hobbycraft
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Felt forest to felt then cut the pieces for around the edges to join
wonderland each animal, following the
colour guides on the templates.
them together, once again
leaving the bottom of each open.
Animal lovers young and old will
adore this cute advent woodland
You will need
2 Using one body piece (the front)
as a base for each animal, layer up
the features using the photo as a guide.
5 Hand embroider a number from
1-25 onto each felt creature, bush,
or tree, ensuring that you work through
j Felt in various shades of brown, Pin, then sew using blanket stitch. only the front layer of felt, not the back.
green, red, grey, white, cream and
black j Pencil j Scissors j Pins
j Embroidery needle and thread
3 Place the animal fronts in pairs with
the back pieces and stitch around
each one, leaving the base open.
6 Arrange the forest. Set the animals,
trees and bushes onto a selection
of logs, placing a sweet or treat under
1 Download and print the felt forest

templates that can be found on
homestylemag.co.uk. Transfer them
4 Cut out 30 tree and bush shapes
from green felt using the templates
and pin them into pairs. Blanket stitch
each one, ready to be uncovered.
Surround the logs with brush trees
to finish your forest.
stock up
Log slice set, £5 for four; A4 felt sheets,
£5 for 15, both Hobbycraft. Similar bottle
brush trees, £3.50 for five, Pipii
Craft Advent calendars
gifting tree
Keep chocolate treats hidden under
the leafy green layers with this cute fir
You will need
j Felt sheets in three shades of green plus
grey j Pencil j Scissors j Pinking shears
j Embroidery needle and thread j Sewing
machine j Chocolates j Large polystyrene
cone j Pins j Log slice j Green fabric
1 Download and print the tree advent

templates from homestylemag.co.uk.
Use it to cut two grey stars and 60 green
leaf shapes from the felt. Trim the curved
edges of each leaf with pinking shears.
2 Embroider a number from 1-25 on

25 of the leaves, using thread and
backstitch. Once stitched, place each of
the embroidered leaves together with
a non-stitched leaf, right-sides facing out.
Pin the remaining plain leaves together
in pairs. Use a sewing machine to work
a straight top stitch along the curved
edges of each to form pockets, leaving
the straight top edge open.
3 Place a chocolate into each of the

numbered leaf pockets. Stand the cone
on the wooden log slice and using pretty
pins, cover the cone with the pockets,
overlapping them slightly each time so
that the entire cone is covered. Finish by
stitching the two felt stars together then
place it on the top of the tree.
fir real
27cm polystyrene cone,
£3.20, Hobbycraft
village scene width and length individually

Display this advent village on for each box, and cut out. Fold
a large windowsill or dresser the cardboard in half and check
You will need that it sits neatly across the
j Selection of small boxes (we points you cut into the top.
mainly used teabag boxes)
j Scissors j Plain white paper
j Pencil j Glue j Cardboard
4 Cut the red paper into strips
the width of the roof. To
create a tile-effect, leave one
j Red paper j Red corrugated edge straight and cut a row of
card j Black pen j Green half circles into the other.
5
patterned paper, you can use Add a line of glue along
leftover gift wrap j Tissue paper the straight edge, and fix to
1 Using scissors, trim off

the lids of your chosen
boxes. Mark out then cut
the roof. Repeat until the roof is
covered. For a corrugated
roof, cut the corrugated card
two opposite sides into a to the size of the cardboard
point for the roof to sit on. roof, and fix in place.
2 Cover each of your boxes

with white paper – either 6 Draw doors and windows
on each house, as shown.
by cutting strips and applying
them in a découpage fashion,
or by wrapping the box with
7 Take the green paper and
draw out the numbers 1-24.
Cut these out with scissors
red alert
the paper. Place to one side. and fix to each house. Fill each Corrugated card assortment,
3 Take the cardboard for the

roof and measure out the
house with tissue paper and
a treat, then add the roof.
£6.99 for 12, Homecrafts
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table settings
These personalised makes are simple
to create and will look fabulous
Elegant
lettering
transforms
these plain
baubles
pen friend
Uni Posca ultra fine marker
pens, £1.85, Cult Pens
Craft Calligraphy
Festive Baubles Snowy NAME CARDS

As tree decorations or table settings, these Kraft card menus and place settings are
lettered baubles make gorgeous gifts a beautiful choice for the holiday season
YOU WILL NEED YOU WILL NEED
j White ceramic baubles j Damp cloth j A5 and A7 kraft card j Scalpel and
j Matt acrylic paint j Flat paintbrush metal ruler or guillotine j Scrap paper
j Empty jar j Scrap paper and pencil j Paintbrush j White ink j Drying rack
(optional) j Paint pens with extra fine or fine j Pen holder and nib j Pencil j Eraser
1
nibs (Sakura Pen-touch or Uni Posca marker)
j 5mm satin ribbon j Toothpick (optional) Cut the card to size. A5 is used
here for the menus and A7 for the
1 Give your baubles a good dusting to
make sure that they are thoroughly
clean. You don’t want any particles getting
place settings. The most accurate way
to cut down card is either with a
scalpel and metal ruler or a guillotine.
2
in the way when you paint as you need Place the smaller pieces of card (place
a perfectly smooth surface to write on. settings) onto a piece of scrap paper.
2 Using acrylic paint and a flat
paintbrush, start painting your bauble.
It is easiest to do it in halves. Hold it by the
Get your paintbrush, dip it in the ink and
then flick it all over the card to create
a splatter effect. If you just splatter the
ribbon and do the top half first then leave side, there will be a clean space in which
it for five minutes to dry to the touch. the lettering can go without fighting for
Next, place it upside down in a jar and These projects
attention against the splatters. Have a play have been
paint the bottom half. Again, leave it to around and see what you prefer. Leave extracted
dry for a few minutes, then repeat the to dry for around an hour on a drying rack. from Modern
3
process to apply a second coat. Once Take your pen holder and nib and, Calligraphy
the second coat is finished, hang the using the same white ink, write the and Hand
bauble up to dry totally before writing names on your place settings and the Lettering by
on it. Leave overnight if possible. courses on your menu. If you’re unsure Lauren Cooper
3 Once the baubles are totally dry you

can start writing your messages. If
you are nervous about the lettering then
of your straight lines capabilities, draw in
pencil guidelines if you prefer, then simply
(Haynes, £22.99).
Photography
Holly Booth.
erase them when you have finished.
practise on some paper first. Choose a
pen that complements the bauble colour,
then slowly and carefully begin to write
the lettering. Try holding the bauble in
your left hand and using your little finger
on your right hand to steady yourself as
you do the lettering. It may take a couple
of tries to get the lettering perfect to start
with, so have a few extra baubles on hand
in case you mess up. However, take heart
since once you have figured out the best
position for you it will become easier.
4 Take a complementary-coloured
ribbon (here they are matched to
the lettering) and string it through the
bauble. Using a toothpick can make this
easier if it’s a small hole. You now have a
fancy festive bauble, ready to adorn your
tree, use as a table setting positioned
on a plate or tied to a chair back. You
could even let your loved one take it
home as a memento of the day.
TOP TIP
Add some festive sparkle
to the bottom of each
bauble with a little gold
leaf or gilding paste.
You could also add a
card craft
couple of beads to
A4 kraft card, £6 for 50
the ribbon. sheets, Hobbycraft
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get wired
Florist’s wire, £3.99, Dobbies
TOP TIP
Wreaths also make great
table decorations instead of
a jug of flowers. Incorporate
fruits such as pomegranates
and oranges studded with
cloves and pine cones,
and add a few taper
candles.
Good idea
Add in seasonal
flowers for an easily
changeable style
Twig wreath project Handmade Living by Willow Crossley (Cico Books, £12.99) Photos Claire Richardson
Felt wreath feature and styling Sophie Tarrant Photos Lizzie Orme
make an
entrance
Go for something a bit different on your front
door this Christmas with a homemade wreath
Craft Wreaths
Seasonal blooms
Go for a twist on the traditional
Christmas wreath with this pretty style
Wreaths have Christmas connotations, but
you can also use them all year-round as
decorations. This twig frame lasts for ages,
you just need to replace the flowers and
leaves when they start to fade and
change your look with the season.
You will need
j 10 x 120-130cm lengths of ash, beech or
willow twigs j Secateurs j String, twine or
raffia cut into 1m lengths j Seasonal flowers
and leaves j Decorations (optional)
j Florist’s wire, cut into 15cm lengths
1 Take four or five twigs firmly in one

hand. Wrap string or raffia around
the base of the bunch several times
and tie the string in a firm knot.
2 Add another bundle of twigs

near the top of the first bunch,
securing it in the same way, then
bend the twigs around in a circle.
3 Wrap string or raffia around the

frame several times and tie in a
firm knot to hold the twigs together
securely. Do this in several places.
4 Thread in long-stemmed flowers

and leaves, weaving them
in and out of the twig frame.
5 To attach decorations such as

Christmas baubles, centre the
decoration on a short piece of florist’s hot stuff
wire, twist both ends of the wire Mini hot glue gun,
together two or three times just £10, Hobbycraft
above the decoration, wrap the wire
around the frame, and secure by
twisting the ends together again.
6 To attach fruit such as apples or

oranges, skewer the fruit with a
short length of florist’s wire, then
Heart felt
This easy wreath almost looks like
Shop the look
Supplies to make your wreath
it’s made from Brussels sprouts
wrap the wire ends around the frame, string along
What could be more festive than
and twist them together to secure. Natural wood stand
that? Stock up on felt balls and get with jute string ball,
sticking. Then use to adorn your £18, Gisela Graham
front door or interior spaces.
You will need
j 15cm heart ring wreath j Green
spray paint j 13 green and turquoise
swirl felt balls j 13 each of 2cm
lime green, holly green and
apple green felt balls j 13 each
handmade
of 1.5cm lime green, holly green,
touch
sage green and apple green felt balls
j Hot glue gun and glue sticks j String Habico
felt balls, £2.75
1 This felt ball wreath is so simple

to make – begin by spraying your
polystyrene wreath with two coats
for 25, John Lewis
of matt green paint, leaving it to dry

thoroughly after each coat.
2 Once dry, use hot glue to fix one love

different sizes and colours of 15cm
polystyrene
felt ball to the wreath, butting them
heart
tightly against each other to ensure wreath, £2.20,
a full, finished look. Attach a piece of Hobbycraft
string for hanging to the back of the
wreath and you’re all done!
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Reel nice base line
25cm polystyrene wreath,
Get colourful with this wreath £3, Hobbycraft
made from spools of sewing thread
If you enjoy a little handstitching or even
dressmaking, then we think you’re going
to love this sewing inspired wreath. For
a vintage feel, hunt out old cotton
reels on eBay for an authentic look.
You will need
j Cotton reels j Variety of yarns
j Hot glue gun and glue sticks j 25cm
polystyrene wreath j 1.5m green
grosgrain ribbon j Fishing wire
j Gold ribbon j Hessian ribbon
1 Begin by winding yarn around

the empty reels, we used a variety
of different shades of green and gold
thread. Apply a blob of hot glue to one
end of the reel, and stick the end of
your yarn into it. Once it has dried, start
to wind the yarn around the reel neatly.
When it’s completely covered, cut it off
and use another small blob of glue to
secure the end. Repeat until you have
enough reels to cover your wreath.
2 Cut a 1.5m length of green

grosgrain ribbon, and using hot
glue, affix one end of it on the back of
the wreath. Begin to wrap it around,
overlapping slightly each time so
that none of the polystyrene shows
through. Once it is completely covered,
use more glue to secure the ribbon end
Cotton reel wreath feature and styling Sophie Tarrant Photos Lizzie Orme Succulent wreath Dobbies
on the back of the wreath again.
3 Attach your reels to the wreath. To

do this, thread a length of fishing
wire through the centre of the reel, and
then roughly position it where you’d
like it to go on the front of the wreath.
Apply a blob of hot glue to the reel and
push down so that it sticks in position.
Once the glue has dried, turn the
wreath over and tightly tie the fishing
wire at the back – this will ensure that
the reels don’t fall off, even if the glue
comes unstuck. Repeat until all the
reels are secured. Finally, tie a bow
from gold and hessian ribbons,
and glue to the bottom of the
wreath for extra decoration.
TOP TIP
To save time, you could
buy regular cotton reels
from your local haberdasher
– although this could
be significantly more
expensive than making
your own reels.
Craft Wreaths
Living Wreath with pins as you go. Try

Stylish and standout, introducing alternating the types of plants
the wreath of the festive season! for maximum visual impact.
Stand out this Christmas with a
contemporary festive wreath that’s
different from all the rest. Incorporate
3 Add a few extra pins to
secure your moss around the
succulents or alpines, making sure
on-trend succulents with different you’ve pushed these firmly into
tones and textures to make an indoor the moss, soil and foam so
or outdoor living wreath that’ll catch everything stays in place.
your guests’ eyes. One of the most
traditional Christmas decorations,
dating back to the 16th Century, an
4 To make your wreath extra
secure, wrap florist’s wire
around it to reduce any movement.
addition of a fresh wreath will quickly
transform any front door. Succulents
and outdoor alpines continue to
5 Add some finishing touches to
fill any gaps; pine cones or
red berries are great for adding
be a huge trend in gardens and an attractive festive touch.
homes across the country
and this year Dobbies Garden
Centres has given the gorgeous
6 We recommend preparing
your wreath in advance and
leaving it flat (for around four
greens a little festive makeover. weeks) to allow the plants and
You will need roots to settle into place, before
j Indoor wreath: 12 mini succulents placing it on your front door.
7
j Outdoor wreath: 12 alpine plants, If you’ve opted for an indoor
such as sedum or sempervivum, 5cm or wreath using succulents,
Good idea 9cm pot sizes j Moss j Oasis ring make sure it looks its best by
You can add j Florist’s wire j Wire cutters j Pins
watering it once a week. You
bells or baubles for
extra sparkle 1 To create the base, soak
the moss in water (this will
make it easier to work with) and
can do this by soaking your
oasis ring in water and using a
misting spray if required.
cover the oasis ring completely. For outdoor alpines, depending
2 Remove your plants from their

pot and start placing these one
by one into the oasis ring, securing
on the position, mist if and
when required to keep the
plants looking fresh and healthy.
natural touch
Oasis ring, £6.99; florist’s wire, £3.99;
mini succulents, from £1.99; alpine
plants, from £2.49, all Dobbies
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TOP TIP
If you haven’t got a
cutting machine, you
can do this project
with sharp scissors,
or a craft knife and
cutting mat.
metal magic
Cricut iron-on vinyl,
greetings
season’s
These cushion covers are perfect

to welcome the winter holidays
£12, Hobbycraft
Craft Winter cushions
FESTIVE CUSHIONS
Gold foil iron-on vinyl makes a stylish
choice for these contemporary cushions
YOU WILL NEED
j Cutting machine j Iron-on vinyl
j Cushion covers j Scissors j Iron
and ironing board j Smooth
cotton cloth j Cushion insert
1ontoDownload the templates from

homestylemag.co.uk and transfer them
your vinyl. Cut all the iron-on vinyl
pieces with the shiny plastic side facing
the mat and mirroring the cut. Peel
away the excess from the designs.
2 Place the design onto the centre of

the cushion. With a hot iron and no
steam, fuse the vinyl to the fabric. Use
a thin cotton ironing cloth, if needed.
3 To remove the clear plastic layer,

peel it away at a sharp angle.
4 Place a cloth over the design and

iron to secure it onto the fabric.
5 Fill the cushion with its insert. When

washing the cover, use a gentle
cycle and cold temperature, and air dry.
This project
has been
extracted
from Cutting
Machine Crafts
by Lia Griffith, Make these fab
(Clarkson
Potter, £14.99). covers to suit any
colour scheme
Photography
by Brian
McDonnell.
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WIN! Janome
sewing machine Stitch your own handmade gifts, decorations and more
T
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for creating handmade decorations
and gifts for loved ones this
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For more info about this model
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peacock
Craft Sequin bauble
Perfect
Ideal for this year’s peacock trend, these sparkly decs will
take pride of place on your Christmas tree
Sequin bauble
These shiny decorations will add
a touch of glamour to your tree
TOP TIP You will need
j Polystyrene balls j Purple spray
For a more subtle finish, paint j Sequin pins j Iridescent blue
make this bauble using seed beads j Blue, green and purple
only one bead on each sequins j Glitter ribbon j Scissors
sequin – or even none at j Mini ribbon bow embellishment
all. You could also use
shaped sequins like
stars or holly.
1 Begin by prepping the balls.
Place them onto newspaper
and spray with purple spray paint.
You will need to do one side,
let it dry, then turn it over and
repeat on the other. Leave to dry.
2 Add the sequins, starting at

the base of the bauble and
working up to the top. Load up a
pin with two beads, then add
a sequin. Push the pin firmly
into the ball. Repeat, covering
the whole ball, until only the
very top is left unembellished.
3 When there is only a small

gap left at the top of the
ball, cut a 20cm length of glitter
ribbon, and fold it in half. Push a
pin through the middle of a mini
bow, then insert this into the
ribbon ends, making sure to
go through both. Place the pin
into the top of the ball to finish,
adding another couple of pins
to make sure it’s really secure.
Feature and styling Sophie Tarrant Photos Lizzie Orme
shine on
Polystyrene balls, £4.75 for
36 mixed sizes, Baker Ross
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Vintage
crafting
Be filled with fifties festive cheer with
our retro-inspired ideas
Hoops and jars feature and styling Jo Rigg Card feature and styling Sophie Tarrant Photos Lizzie Orme
Turn vintage finds

and fabric scraps into
frame game
Embroidery hoops,
from £1.75, John Lewis
fab themed displays
Craft Vintage décor
design A FUN
FESTIVE FEATURE 2 Cut out and place the fabric to
one side. Paint the outer hoops
with acrylic paints and leave to dry.
Frame vintage-inspired fabrics in
colourful embroidery hoops
You will need
3 Once dry, frame the fabrics in
their hoops with the screw fitting
centrally at the top; this will make
j Embroidery hoops j Red, green and hanging easier. Pull the fabric taut
white acrylic paints j Sequins, ribbons and
and then tighten the screw at
pom poms for trimming j Festive fabric
the top of the hoop to secure.
1 Lay the empty hoops on top

of your fabrics and choose a
good image or motif to frame in the
4 Decorate the framed fabrics with
sequins, beads, smaller pieces
of fabric and pom poms. Glue some
middle of each hoop. When you pom pom trim round the outside of
are happy with the arrangement some of the frames. Tie a length of
take a pen and draw round the ribbon to the screw fitting at the top
outside of each hoop leaving of the frame to hang the hoop. For
approximately 5cm of material a finishing touch add a ribbon or
all the way round the edge. trim to the top of the frames.
DEAR DEER
Reindeer 3D puffy
Create vintage
display jars 1 Begin by washing and drying a jar
and lid. Use a glue gun or sticky
dots to stick decorations to the inner
stickers, £3, Hobbycraft
Show off festive treasures and base of the jar. Add 1-2cm of fake snow.
trinkets in snow-filled jars Screw the lid back on tightly. Embroider a card
You will need
j Old glass jars j Faux snow
j Hot glue gun and glue sticks or
2 Decorate the outside of the jar with
ribbons, bells and festive trims. Lay
the jars on their sides to display longer
Send a special greeting with this
retro padded Christmas card
You will need
sticky dots j Festive decorations items and arrange in among fake j White oval aperture card blank j Gold
j Trim and embellishments snow, LED fairy lights and baubles. textured paper j Pencil j Scissors
j Glue stick j Craft knife j Christmas
fabric j Embroidery hoop j Embroidery
needle and thread j Sequins j Scrap of
quilt wadding j Hot glue gun and glue
sticks j Washi tape j Reindeer 3D
puffy stickers j Card
1 Start by cutting a sheet of textured

gold paper to the same size as the
card front. Use glue to adhere it to the
card, then open up the card and use a
craft knife to cut out and remove the
gold paper from the aperture.
2 Place a fat quarter of festive fabric

in an embroidery hoop and
use backstitch to embellish it with
embroidery thread, decorating the
lettering and foliage, then add a few
hand stitched sequins. Remove the
fabric from the hoop and cut it to the
same size as the card front, ensuring
the stitched design is in the centre.
3 Cut wadding to the same size as

the card front and place it against
the wrong side of your fabric, aligning
the edges. Tack the two together
around the edge. Place them inside
the card and stick it to the reverse of
the card front with hot glue. The fabric
should ‘puff’ out of the aperture due to
snow business the wadding. Cut and stick a piece of
Artificial snow, £1 for card over the back of the wadding, to
40g, The Works conceal it. Finally, embellish the
card with tape and puff stickers.
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Pretty green
PRESENTS
Indoor plants have been this year’s biggest trend, so
whether faux or real, give the gift that keeps on giving!
felt CACTUS
Ideal for storing accessories or
sewing pins, this makes a cute display
4 Turn out and stuff the
cactus with toy filling, using
a knitting needle to push the
YOU WILL NEED filling into the shape. Overstitch
j Wool-mix felt in green, cream, pink the openings closed.
and taupe j Fading fabric marker
j Scissors j Polyester toy stuffing
j Glue gun and glue sticks j Espresso
5 To make the flowers, cut three
2cm x 8cm strips of pink felt.
Spread a thin line of fabric glue
cup j Tracing paper j Pencil j Card along one long edge, fold a strip
j Fabric glue j Glue spreader in half lengthwise and press firmly
j Green polyester sewing thread to secure it. Make 8mm deep cuts,
j Sewing needle j Sewing machine 3mm apart along the folded edge.
j Thick cardboard j Toy stuffing
Roll the strip up tightly and stick the
1 Download the template from

homestylemag.co.uk. Trace
end in place with fabric glue. Attach
to the top of the cactus with glue.
it onto card and cut out. Using a
fading fabric marker, draw around
the template twice onto the
6 Draw around the espresso cup
onto thick cardboard. Cut out,
trimming it down so that it sits
Vintage planter feature and styling Anna-Lisa De’Ath Terrarium feature and styling Lisa Hibberd Photos Lizzie Orme
green felt. Cut out the shapes. inside the cup. Fill the cup with toy
2
Felt cactus project Boho Felt Crafts by Rachel Henderson and Jayne Emerson (Cico Books, £12.99) Photo Holly Jolliffe
Using the cream felt, cut out stuffing. Use the cardboard circle to
several small rectangles to create trim a circle of taupe felt. Overstitch felt so good
little fake spikes. Arrange these on the cactus to the centre of this. Felt sheets, £5 for 15,
both of the cactus pieces and stick
them in place with fabric glue. 7 Attach the felt circle to the
cardboard one with hot
Hobbycraft
3 Pin both right sides together.

Sew around the edges leaving
the lower left and bottom open.
glue. Run a line of glue around
the underside of the edge of the
cardboard and push it into the cup. Pin the greenery trend
vintage GEMS Shop the look
Even non-green fingered friends will Gather your supplies with these buys
love to receive a pretty china planter
YOU WILL NEED
j Vintage china j Cactus
compost j Sempervivum plants
j Decorative crushed glass
1 Fill three-quarters of your

teacup, jug or other piece of
china with cactus compost.
2
tag team
Carefully plant your Gift tag and ribbon
sempervivum, or other spray cool
set, £2, Flying Tiger
alpine plant, into the compost. Copper plant
Copenhagen
Or if you prefer use a water mister, £6.50,
The Farthing
selection of succulents.
glass act
Decorative crushed glass,
3 Fill up the remainder of the
container with decorative
crushed glass, working around
pot luck
Abuo blue
£1.99, Dunelm plant pot,
the plant and pat it down gently.
£12, Oliver
If you have other pieces of china,
Super-easy to make
Bonas
experiment with different planters.
Egg cups work particularly well.
Shopping Greeting cards
Terrific terrarium
Make someone smile by creating them
an indoor garden. Don’t forget the gift tag!
You will need
j Large glass jar or vase j Natural
mix aquarium gravel j Activated
TOP TIP charcoal j Soil or compost
j Succulents j Small sea shells
1
Try adding shells, Make sure that your container is
coloured pebbles, or clean and dry, then fill the base with
festive touches such a layer of gravel. Secondly, add a layer of
as miniature reindeer activated charcoal, just enough to
figures to complete cover the gravel. Next, add soil or
your handmade compost, ensuring that it’s at least as
terrarium. deep as the succulents’ pots.
2 Using a small trowel or your fingers,

make wells for the plants, carefully
remove them from their pots and place
them in the wells, adding a little more soil
around them and pressing them down
gently around the base. To complete,
add a few sea shells as desired.
in the mix
Natural mix aquarium gravel,
£4.50, Pets at Home; London
Terrariums activated
charcoal, £5, Trouva
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Scandi tree dec

Decorate your festive dining table or mantelpiece with a miniature
fir tree made of string – or get carried away and make a whole forest
Easy twine-
wrapped tree
This simple tree takes just a
few minutes, plus drying time
TOP TIP
You will need
You could add j Newspaper j Polystyrene cone
a sprinkling of glitter j Clingfilm or similar j PVA glue
to your PVA mixture to j Old plastic bowl j Baker’s twine in
create a sparkly snow- green and white j Hot glue gun and
laden effect on your glue sticks j Assorted buttons
finished tree.
1 Firstly, protect your work
surface with old newspaper,
then wrap the polystyrene cone
with a layer of clingfilm or similar
product. Next, make a solution of
equal parts of PVA glue and water
in a plastic bowl. Unwind a long
length of twine and submerge
it in the bowl. Leave for a few
minutes so that the twine
soaks up plenty of the solution.
2 Pick up an end of the twine

from the bowl. Squeezing out
any excess glue mixture as you
go, begin to wrap it around the
cone. Once you’ve run out
of twine, repeat the soaking
process and start again until
the whole cone is completely
covered, ensuring that all ends
are neatly tucked in. Leave to dry
for a few hours or overnight.
3 When completely dry, gently

remove the string tree from
the cone – it should now be stiff
and stand up on its own. Add the
finishing touches by using a glue
Feature and styling Lisa Hibberd Photo Lizzie Orme
gun to secure on a few shaped

buttons in coordinating colours.
oh deer
Complete your scene with
wooden hanging deers,
£15.50 for three, Cox & Cox
festive scene
21cm polystyrene cone, £3.30, Hobbycraft.
CandyTwist baker’s twine, £3 for
20m, Nutscene
Recipes
this season
EAT WELL
Food, glorious food! Take a look at our best festive recipes
p106 Celeb chefs

An array of delicious dishes
from our favourite cooks
p114 Sweet treats

For those who can’t resist
a biscuit, or two, or three!
p98 Crowd pleasers p122 Cocktail time

A foolproof meal planner that is Tempting tipples to finish
sure to wow guests on the big day off the perfect Christmas feast
j p110 Irresistible breakfast recipes j p112 Leftover solutions

j p118 Foodie gifts j p120 Party food j p124 Supermarket star buys
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TOP TIP
Make your meals
more festive by adding
decorative stars and
sequins to the table.
You could even dress
up the serving
plates.
STARTER
Kale, tsp sweet smoked
paprika (optional)
cranberry 1 To start, cook the kale
and prawn
Time for the
in boiling water for 5
mins, then cool under
cocktail cold water and drain well.
2 Meanwhile, mix the
big day
seafood sauce and
Prep and cook cranberry sauce together,
time 10 mins stir in the prawns and
Serves 4 season to taste.
3
Divide the kale

h 250g pack kale h 75g between four glass
seafood sauce h 1 tbsp serving dishes, top with
cranberry sauce h 300g the prawn mixture and
Check out our foolproof meal planner to frozen cooked, peeled
prawns, defrosted h ¼
sprinkle with a little
paprika. Add lemon
ensure your day runs perfectly smooth wedges on the side.
Recipes Christmas day
MAINS
Baked glazed 1 Heat the oven to 120°C. Put the
onion, carrots, bay leaves, herbs,
Christmas ham peppercorns and allspice in the

roasting tin. Pour the cider over,
then put the rack on top.
Prep and cook time 9 hrs
Serves 10 2 Sit the soaked and drained ham
on the rack and cover with a
large tent of foil, sealing it well.
h 9-10kg whole unsmoked Put on the hob over a high heat
ham on the bone, soaked for and bring to the boil. Simmer for
8 hours in cold water, changing 15 mins, then transfer to the warm
the water regularly h 1 large oven and bake for 8 hrs or overnight.
onion, quartered h 2 carrots,
roughly chopped h 3 bay leaves
h Handful of fresh parsley stalks
3 Remove from the oven and
increase the temperature to
180°C. Using a sharp knife, carefully
h Handful of fresh thyme sprigs peel the skin away from the ham,
h 8 black peppercorns h 6 leaving as much fat as you can.
allspice berries, lightly crushed
h 1.5L medium dry cider h 3
tbsp golden syrup h 2 tbsp black
4 Mix the syrup and treacle with
the ginger, mustard powder
and orange juice and smear all
treacle h 2 tsp ground ginger over the ham. Sprinkle with the
h Pinch of English mustard sugar, place in the heated oven
powder h Juice ½ orange and bake for 45 mins-1 hr until
h 2-3 tbsp demerara sugar sticky and piping hot throughout.
Tasty chestnut and

beetroot wellingtons
Prawn cocktail recipe discovergreatveg.co.uk Baked glazed Christmas ham recipe The Great British Bake Off: Christmas by
Prep and cook time 1 hr 30 mins,
plus 1 hr chilling time
Serves 6
h 2 raw beetroot, peeled h ½ butternut

squash, peeled h 1 red onion h 4 cloves garlic,
Lizzie Kamenetzky (BBC Books, £25) Chestnut and beetroot wellington recipe watercress.co.uk
unpeeled h 6 tbsp olive oil h 1 tbsp thyme
leaves h 1 tbsp sumac h 250g cooked puy
lentils h 100g chestnuts, chopped h Juice ½
lemon h 100g watercress h 50g pine nuts,
lightly toasted h 2 x 320g ready-rolled puff
pastry h 2 tbsp almond milk
1 Preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the beetroot,

squash, onion and garlic in a tin with 2 tbsp of
olive oil. Scatter over the sumac, thyme and season.
2 Roast for 45 mins. Remove the garlic cloves and

squeeze out the insides. Add half back to the
tray and mix along with the lentils and chestnuts.
While the mixture is cooling, make the pesto. Place
the garlic, lemon juice, watercress, olive oil and
pine nuts into a food processor and blend.
3 Place the sheets of puff pastry onto a lightly

floured surface. Cut each sheet into three for six
individual wellingtons. Spread the pesto on one
half of each piece, leaving the other half free.
4 Divide the roasted veg mix, placing on top of

the pesto. Brush around the edges with milk,
then fold the plain half of the pastry over the filling.
Crimp the edges and seal, ensuring that no air is
trapped inside. Once crimped, cut them into neat
rectangles. Poke a small hole in the top of each to
allow any steam to escape during cooking. Place
them on a baking tray lined with greaseproof
paper, cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
5 Preheat the oven to 190°C. Brush the top of

each wellington with a little milk and sprinkle
with sumac. Bake for 30 mins or until piping hot.
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Roasted turkey crown sticky plum puddings h 2 pack Co-op

British pork chipolatas wrapped in
turkey with a loose foil tent and
roast for the cooking time.
Prep and cook time

streaky bacon h 3 satsumas, halved
4 Then 30 mins before the end
of cooking, cook the stuffing
2 hrs 15 mins
Serves 8 1 To start, preheat the oven to
190ºC. Weigh the turkey and
and chipolatas according to the
pack instructions. With 20 mins left,
Roast turkey crown recipe
calculate the correct cooking time. remove the foil from the turkey,
h Medium British turkey crown If frozen, make sure it is fully defrosted. add the satsuma halves to the
Co-op Food magazine
h100g Co-op unsalted butter

h 12 Co-op Irresistible smoked bacon
rashers h Sage leaves or 4 rosemary
2 Rub the turkey crown all over with
butter evenly. Lay the bacon rashers
on top in a lattice-style, and poke the
tin and continue to roast.
5 To make sure it’s cooked, pierce the

fattest part of the turkey, the juices
stalks (optional) h 2 bulbs garlic herbs in between, if using. should run clear. Serve on a platter
h 1 pack Co-op pork, sage and onion
stuffing balls h 1 pack Co-op Irresistible 3 Cut the garlic bulbs in half and
put into the roasting tin. Cover the
with the stuffing balls, plum puddings,
satsuma halves, garlic and chipolatas.
side orders
Tenderstem with Pink Lady, celeriac Roasted brussels

tahini, truffle and and truffle mash sprouts with sage
Tenderstem recipe tenderstem.co.uk Mash recipe pinkladyapples.co.uk Brussels sprouts recipe Riverford Roast potatoes recipe Riverford
black sesame and chestnut butter
Prep and cook time 30 mins
Serves 4
Serves 4 Prep and cook time 40 mins
h 1 small celeriac, peeled and Serves 4
chopped into roughly 1cm chunks
h 1 packet Tenderstem h 1 tbsp tahini h 4 Pink Lady apples peeled, cored and
h 3 tbsp double cream h 3 tbsp warm h 500g Brussels sprouts, trimmed
chopped into cubes h 2 potatoes and cut in half h Olive oil, to roast
water h 2 tbsp truffle oil, plus extra (mashing variety), peeled and cut
tbsp for garnish h 1 tsp white wine h 125g salted butter, at room
into cubes h 2 bay leaves h 2 garlic temperature h 100g cooked and
vinegar h A small handful of toasted cloves, peeled and sliced h 150ml
black sesame seeds h Salt and pepper peeled chestnuts (or use precooked),
double cream h 6 tbsp truffle oil finely chopped h 8 sage leaves, finely
h 1 truffle h Salt and pepper, to season chopped h Salt and pepper, to season
1 Bring a large pan of salted water to
the boil. Place the Tenderstem in the
water and simmer for 4-5 mins or until
they are bright green. Then drain.
1 Put the celeriac, Pink Lady apples,
potatoes, garlic and bay leaves into
a deep pan and fill with enough water until
1 Heat the oven to 190°C. Put the
sprouts in a baking dish and toss
in just enough olive oil to coat. Season
2 In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients
except the black sesame seeds, and
mix until fully combined, you will have
covered. Bring to the boil and then simmer
for 15-20 mins or until the celeriac is soft.
with salt and pepper and roast for 20-30
mins, until just tender but still with some
a smooth and fairly loose consistency. 2 Drain into a colander, removing the
bay leaves and leave to cool with no
bite. Toss once during cooking.
2 Meanwhile, put the butter in a large

3 Spoon the dressing over the Tenderstem
and sprinkle with the black sesame
steam, as the steam will make it waterlogged. bowl and beat with a wooden spoon
seeds and finish with a drizzle of truffle oil. 3 Once cooled, put back into your pan
and mash to a smooth consistency.
Heat up the mash and slowly stir in the
until very soft. Stir in the chestnuts and
sage. Lay a piece of cling film or similar on
your work surface. Spoon the butter in a
double cream until thoroughly mixed line down the middle. Fold the cling film
through. Finely grate nearly all your truffle over and twist both ends to form a
reserving some for the top and add 3 tbsp taut sausage. Chill until needed.
of truffle oil, salt and pepper and mix again.
4 To finish, scoop into a serving bowl

and drizzle with the remaining truffle
3 When the sprouts are roasted, gently
toss with about six thin slices of the
chestnut butter. Make sure to check
oil. Grate the remaining truffle and serve. the seasoning before serving.
Roast potatoes 1 Heat the oven to 180°C. Put the potatoes

into cold water, bring to a boil, then
simmer for 10 mins. Drain and dry.
serves 6 2 Transfer to a roasting pan and scatter over
the lemon slices, garlic, rosemary and
thyme. Drizzle over the oil and toss together
h 1.5kg waxy potatoes, cut into with your hands. Then season well.
halves h 2 lemons, cut into slices
h 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled h 4
rosemary sprigs h 6 thyme sprigs
3 Roast for 35 mins, turning everything
once, until the lemons are starting to
caramelise and the potatoes are golden
h 4 tbsp olive oil h Salt and pepper brown. Squeeze over extra lemon,
sprinkle with a little more salt and serve.
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DESSERTS
Christmas pudding
Prep and cook time 5 hrs 30 mins
plus 12 hrs soaking time
Serves 8
h 100g sultanas h 100g dried

mixed peel h 100g chopped dates
h 50g dried cherries h 25g crystallised
ginger, chopped h 120ml rum/
brandy h Juice of 1 orange h Zest
and juice of 1 lemon h 1 bay leaf
h 1 tsp ground nutmeg h 1 tsp ground
mixed spice h 1 tsp ground cinnamon
h ½ tsp sea salt h 75g demerara or
coconut sugar h 2 tbsp black treacle
h 1 Braeburn apple, grated h 115g
vegan spread, plus extra for greasing
h 45g breadcrumbs h 95g plain all-
purpose flour h ½ tsp baking powder
1 The day before, put the dried fruit

plus the alcohol, orange and lemon
juice and the bay leaf into a large bowl.
Stir well to mix, cover and leave for
at least 12 hrs to soak and plump up.
2 The next day, grease a 1L pudding

bowl with vegan spread, then line
the base with a circle of greaseproof
paper to ensure the Christmas pudding
comes out easier once cooked.
3 Remove the bay leaf from the fruit.

Add the lemon zest, spices, salt, sugar,
treacle and apple and mix. Stir in the vegan
spread and breadcrumbs. Sift in the flour
and baking powder and fold in. Spoon the
mixture into the pudding bowl, leaving a
2.5cm gap at the top. Cover with greaseproof
paper, then a sheet of foil and tie with string.
4 Put an upturned ramekin in the bottom

of a saucepan. Sit the pudding on top,
then pour in boiling water half way up the
sides of the pudding. Cover and simmer
over a low heat for 5 hrs, topping up
the water when needed. Lift the
Braised red cabbage

pudding out and leave to cool.
5
with salt and pepper. Cover with the You can store this dessert for up to
lid and cook in the oven for 1½ hrs.
Christmas by Gaz Oakley (Quadrille, £15) Photographs Simon Smith
Braised red cabbage Riverford Christmas pudding recipe Vegan
a month before serving. Steam again

Prep and cook time 1 hr 50 mins
Serves 6
3 Sift the flour and mix with the crème
fraîche and mustard powder in a
large bowl to create a smooth paste.
in the same way for around 30 mins. Add
two shots of vegan-friendly brandy to a
saucepan and heat over a low heat for
h Knob of lard, duck or goose fat,
beef dripping or butter h 1 large
4 Remove the casserole from the oven,
add the apple, then spoon in the crème
fraîche mixture, a ladleful at a time.
2 mins. Light the alcohol with a match,
then carefully
pour over the
onion, finely chopped h 1 red cabbage,
quartered, cored and shredded h 2
tbsp dark brown sugar h 3 tbsp cider
5 Cook on the hob for 10 mins over a low
heat, stirring regularly to heat the crème
fraîche. Check the seasoning, and add salt
pudding for
that ultimate
festive flame.
vinegar h 250ml chicken or vegetable and pepper if needed. The fresh acidity of
stock h 1 tbsp flour h 4 tbsp crème the grated apples should come through.
fraîche h 1 tsp English mustard powder Serve straight away alongside your roast.
h 2 apples (preferably Bramley), grated top two
luxe tone
h Salt and black pepper, to season Why not try
Opt for a copper Sainsbury’s three
1 Preheat the oven to 150°C. Heat the fat in casserole dish like Year Old French
a heavy casserole dish. Add the onions and this from Wilko for £30 brandy, £12.75
stir so that they are coated with the oil then or Waitrose three
gently sweat them for 10 mins, until soft Year Old French
and translucent but not brown. brandy, £13.25
2 Once softened, add the red cabbage, sugar,

vinegar and stock to the dish and season
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For a non-alcoholic
option, you can use
a mixture of orange,
lime and grapefruit
juice for the soaking
process. It works
just as well!
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Christmas pudding incorporated. Make sure that there

are no lumps of flour in the mix.
mug cake The batter should be thick and runny.
3 Cut the Christmas pudding into small

pieces and stir through the batter with
Prep and cook time 8 mins the ground ginger and cinnamon. Grease
Serves 1 and line the mug with a strip of lining
paper, extending above the mug.
h 2 tbsp butter, plus extra for greasing
h 3 tbsp self-raising flour, sifted
h 2 tbsp caster sugar h 2 tbsp milk
4 Pour the batter into the mug until
it is no more than three-quarters
full. Do not overfill the mug otherwise
h 1 tbsp beaten egg h 2 tbsp it will overflow when cooking.
Christmas pudding h ¼ tsp ground
ginger h ½ tsp ground cinnamon 5 Cook on full power in a microwave for
3 mins until the cake springs back to
your touch. If you have a different power
Icing microwave, adjust the timing accordingly.
h 2 tbsp icing sugar, plus extra Leave to cool and remove the lining paper.
for dusting h ½ tbsp butter,
softened h 1-2 tsp brandy 6 For the icing, place the icing sugar,
butter and brandy in a bowl and whisk
together until you have a thick and creamy
1 Place the butter in a heatproof bowl

in the microwave and heat on full
power (850W) for about 40 secs until it
icing that holds a peak when you lift the
whisk. When the cake is cool, spoon the
icing on top and using a fork make decorative
has fully melted then leave it to cool. snow patterns. Dust the cake with icing
2 In a bowl, whisk together the melted

butter, flour, sugar, milk and egg and
whisk together until everything is
sugar for a snow effect and decorate with a
Christmas decoration, if you wish. This cake
is best eaten on the day it is made.
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Create a Christmas Passion fruit and
showstopper such as
this delicious pavlova.
For the ultimate festive
pomegranate pavlova
dessert, try adding Prep and cook time
5 hrs 30 mins
edible glitter for
Serves 12–16
extra oomph.
h 10 medium egg whites
h 525g caster sugar
Topping and filling

h 4 passion fruit, scooped out
and sieved, seeds discarded h 3 tbsp
caster sugar h 750ml double cream
h 2 tbsp Cointreau h 3 tbsp orange
curd h 3 tbsp lemon curd h Zest of
2 limes, thinly pared h Seeds of 2
pomegranates h Runny honey
Passion fruit and pomegranate pavlova recipe The Great British Bake Off: Christmas by Lizzie Kamenetzky (BBC Books, £25) Photographs Laura Edwards
1 Heat the oven to 110°C. Line three
baking sheets with baking paper, then
draw a 27cm circle on one, 22cm on the
next and an 18cm circle on the final sheet.
2 Whisk the egg whites in a large

bowl using a hand-held electric
whisk, until they form stiff peaks. Still
Christmas pudding mug cake recipe Microwave Mug Cakes! by Hannah Miles (Lorenz Books, £9.99) Photographs Clare Winfield
whisking, add the sugar, a little at a time,
preferably a teaspoon at a time, until
the mixture looks thick and glossy.
3 Spoon half the mixture over the

largest circle, and divide the rest
between the smaller two, putting slightly
more on the middle-sized circle. Use the
back of a spoon to spread it to the edges
of your circles and make pretty swirls and
peaks. Transfer to the heated oven and
cook for 5 hrs, then turn off the heat
and leave in the oven to cool completely.
4 To assemble, stir the passion fruit juice

and sugar into the double cream, the
mixture will thicken with the acid from the
juice. Stir in the Cointreau and curds to
make a luscious thick cream. If it is not
thick enough, whisk a little, if too thick,
add an extra splash of cream.
5 Place the largest meringue on a flat

serving plate and spoon over one-
third of the cream. Scatter with some
pomegranate seeds and lime zest. Top
with the second largest meringue and
spoon over another third of cream and
more seeds and zest. Top with the smallest
meringue and finish with the rest of the
cream, seeds and zest. Drizzle
all over with the honey and
serve on a platter.
finishing
touches
Go all out with
Waitrose’s
white
chocolate
stars, £1.30,
and gold lustre
spray, £4.99
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Celebs do
christmas
Try these great dishes to wow your guests
Recipes Celebrity chefs
Recipe from Jack
Stein’s World on a Plate:
Local Produce, World Recipe from Cravings: the Gruyère and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
2
Flavours, Exciting Hungry for More Peel the potatoes, then with a handheld
Food by Jack Stein by Chrissy Teigen mandolin or a sharp knife, slice them
(Absolute Press, £26). (Michael Joseph, crosswise into 3mm thick rounds. Pour
Photography Paul £16.99), which is 125ml of the cream mixture into a 23cm
Winch-Furness. packed with delicious x 33cm baking dish, then make a layer of
recipes for healthier-ish potatoes in as nice a pattern as you can,
living. Photography overlapping the slices slightly. You can do this
Jack Stein’s Aubrie Pick. in individual layers of sweet potatoes and
beetroot soup regular potatoes, or mix them up, or do
all the sweet potatoes then the rest.
Chrissy Teigen’s
Prep and cook time
1 hr 40 mins
Serves 4
potato gratin 3 Drizzle 185ml of the cream mixture on top
and sprinkle with 115g of the
cheese mixture. Repeat this layering two
Prep and cook time 1 hr 30 mins more times. Finish with a top layer of
INGREDIENTS Serves 10-12 potatoes and sprinkle the remaining cheese
h 500g raw beetroot, unpeeled h 100g on top of that. Then garnish with fresh thyme.
table salt h 500ml vegetable stock h A
few pickled shallots h Handful of crispy
shallots h Chives, thinly sliced h 50g
INGREDIENTS
h 685ml double cream h 3 cloves garlic,
finely chopped h 1 tsp chopped fresh
4 Cover with foil and bake for about 30 mins
until bubbling. Remove the foil,
then reduce the oven temperature to 200˚C,
crème fraîche, to garnish thyme, plus extra to garnish h 1 tbsp and bake for another 30 mins until the top
chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp dried is golden, crispy and bubbling. Turn the
1 Preheat the oven to 200˚C. Place the

beetroot on a baking tray and cover
with 100g salt, then bake it in the oven for
h 2 tbsp kosher salt h 1 tsp freshly
ground black pepper h ¼ tsp grated
nutmeg h Dash of cayenne pepper
oven to grill, or pop it under a hot grill for
a couple of mins until the top is nicely
browned. Serve as a side dish with your
90 mins or until a knife will pass easily through h 200g shredded Gruyère cheese Christmas meal or as a vegetarian main.
the middle. When cool enough to handle, h 160g finely grated Parmigiano- Tip: Dried herbs are your friends. In most cases,
wipe off the excess salt and peel the beetroot. Reggiano cheese h 900g sweet potatoes you can swap in dried herbs for fresh
2 Heat the vegetable stock in a large pot.

Add the beetroot and blitz with a hand
h 675g King Edward potatoes – just use 1/₃ the amount of dried herbs as
you would fresh. So if a recipe calls for 3 tsps
blender until smooth. Season with salt.
3 Spoon into bowls and finish with a

spoonful of crème fraîche and a sprinkling
1 Preheat the oven to 220˚C. Whisk together
the cream, garlic, thyme, sage, rosemary,
salt, black pepper, nutmeg and cayenne
(or 1 tbsp, because they are the same thing)
of chopped fresh thyme, replace it with
1 tsp dried. While fresh herbs can taste
of shallot and chives. Serve immediately. pepper. In another bowl, toss together better, using dry will save you some time.
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Recipe from
Quinntessential
Baking by Frances
Quinn (Bloomsbury
Publishing, £25).
Photography
Georgia
Glynn-Smith.
Frances Quinn’s
winter wonderland cake
Prep and cook time 1 HR
Serves 12
Decoration
h 100g white fondant icing h 20 small
edible silver balls h 100g desiccated
coconut h Icing sugar, to dust
h 4 clear mints h 10 mint imperial
sweets h 5 white-covered milk chocolate
balls h Edible silver glitter, to dust
Cake
h Melted butter, for the tin h 200g
butter, roughly chopped h 200g dark
muscovado sugar h 200g golden syrup
h 200g black treacle h 200ml whole
milk h 4 eggs h 4 tsp ground ginger
h 4 tsp ground mixed spice
h 200g self raising flour
1 On a surface lightly dusted with icing

sugar, roll out the fondant icing to the
thickness of a £1 coin. Using snowflake
Recipe from The cutters of various sizes, stamp out one large
Hairy Bikers’ Big snowflake, eight medium and 11 small.
mins. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C. Lay these on a tray lined with baking
Book of Baking by
Si King and Dave
Myers (Weidenfeld
2 Butter a 23cm spring-clip cake tin and line
the base with baking parchment. Place
200g of the hazelnuts in a food processor and
parchment. Carefully press a silver ball into
the centre of each snowflake. If you have
& Nicolson, £20). a mini polar bear cutter, cut out three.
2
blend them until they are fairly finely ground. Use the remaining fondant to roll into
Photography
Cristian Barnett. 3 Put the butter and chocolate in a
heatproof bowl and set it above a pan of
‘snowballs’. Leave the snowflakes, polar
bears and snowballs to harden overnight.
3
gently simmering water. Stir occasionally and Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease the
as soon as nearly all the chocolate has melted,
Hairy Bikers’ chocolate remove the bowl from the pan and continue
cake tin with melted butter. For the cake
mixture, put the butter, sugar, golden syrup
and hazelnut cake to let the chocolate melt in the residual heat. and treacle into a saucepan. Place over
Stir in the ground hazelnuts and leave to cool. a medium heat and stir occasionally until the
Prep and cook time
1 hr, plus 30 mins cooling
Serves 10
4 Beat the egg yolks and sugar together
with an electric hand-whisk for at least
mixture has melted and dissolved. Transfer
the mix to a bowl and leave to cool.
4
5 mins until pale and creamy, then stir into Measure the milk in a jug, add the eggs
the chocolate mixture until combined. Wash and beat. Pour the milk and egg mixture
INGREDIENTS and dry the beaters well. In a clean bowl, into the warm syrup mixture then beat to
h 250g whole blanched hazelnuts whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, combine. Sift the spices and flour into the
h 200g butter, cubed, plus extra for they are ready when you can turn the bowl mixture and beat until combined.
greasing h 200g Fairtrade dark chocolate,
5
upside down without the eggs sliding out. Pour the mixture into your prepared tin.
broken into squares h 6 RSPCA assured
medium eggs, separated h 200g Fairtrade
caster sugar, preferably golden h 3 tbsp
5 Working quickly, stir the Frangelico, or
Amaretto into the chocolate mixture
to soften. Add a couple of tablespoonfuls
Bake for 35 mins. Leave to cool in the
tin. Remove the cake from the tin to a stand.
Fill the hollow of the cake with desiccated
Frangelico hazelnut liqueur or Amaretto of the whisked egg white and stir until coconut and dust with icing sugar.
6
thoroughly combined, then gently fold in the To create the ice shards, place the mint
Topping remaining egg white. Spoon the mixture into sweets, still in their wrappers, in a plastic
h 150g Nutella spread the prepared tin and bake in the centre of the bag. Encase it in a towel and use a rolling pin
oven for 35-40 mins or until the cake feels firm. to break into pieces. Remove the wrappers.
1 Preheat the oven to 200°C. Put the
hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast them
in the centre of the oven for 10 mins, giving
6 Remove the cake from the oven and leave
to cool in the tin for 30 mins. Undo the
spring-clip and invert the cake on to a serving
7 Decorate the cake with the snowflakes,
snowballs, polar bears and mint shards.
You can simply lay them against the cake.
the pan a shake halfway, until they are golden plate, then peel off the lining paper and leave Finally, lightly dust the cake with silver glitter.
brown. Remove and leave to cool for a few it to cool. When the cake is cold, spread it with
to its slightly sticky surface - or, if necessary,

Recipes Celebrity chefs
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To make the cake even
more magical, you
can create mini trees
and stick indoor
sparklers into the tops
for extra drama.
finishing touches
To create this tree-shaped
cake, use the Nordic Ware
Pine Forest bundt pan,
£41.95, Harts of Stur
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Breakfast
is served Start your festive day with
some delicious food
Potato cakes recipe Seasonal Spuds
Potato cakes, smoked 1 Peel and quarter the potatoes. Then boil
them until they are slightly soft but still
gently add the eggs. Keep the pan off the
heat and place the lid on for a further 4
salmon and eggs firm. Leave them to cool for a few mins,
then grate into a large mixing bowl.
mins or until the eggs are poached.
6 Remove from the water with a slotted
Prep and cook time 30 mins,

plus chilling time
2 Slice the spring onions thinly and add
them to the potato along with the plain
flour, salt and pepper and half of the butter.
spoon and dry on some kitchen roll.
Be careful during this part as the eggs
can lose their shape and break.
Serves 4
3 Divide the mixture into four balls and press
them flat into patties. Cover and leave in 7 Place the cooked potato cakes onto a
plate and top with the salmon slices.
Ingredients the fridge overnight or for as long as possible. Place the poached eggs and chop the chives
h 500g desiree potatoes h 6 spring
onions h 2 tbsp of plain flour h 2
knobs butter h Cider vinegar, splash
4 Heat a frying pan and melt the butter. Fry
the potato cakes for 5-10 mins on each
side but keep a close eye that they don’t burn.
thinly then sprinkle over the top and season
with salt and pepper. Tip: To make the perfect
poached eggs, create a whirlpool effect by
h 4 eggs h 1 pack smoked salmon
h Fresh bunch chives h Salt and
pepper, to taste
5 While the cakes are cooking boil some
water on the hob with a splash of cider
vinegar. Once boiling take off the heat and
stirring the water before slowly adding the
egg to the water. This will help the egg
white to wrap around the yolk.
Waffles with jam
Makes 12
Strawberry jam
h 1kg strawberries h 500g granulated
sugar h 1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways
Waffles
h 1 vanilla pod h 300g plain flour h 2 tsp
baking powder h 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
h ½ tsp grated nutmeg h 3 tbsp caster
sugar h 1 tsp sea salt h 4 medium eggs
h 500ml buttermilk h 100g butter, melted
to serve
h 250ml double cream, whipped
1 For the strawberry jam, rinse and hull the

berries. Place them in a saucepan with
the sugar and vanilla pod and slowly bring
Tofu Benedict recipe from Vegan Christmas: Over 70 Essential Vegan Recipes for the Festive Season by Gaz Oakley (Quadrille, £15) Photographs Simon Smith and
to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer
until thickened, stirring frequently so that
Peter O’Sullivan Waffle recipe from Copenhagen Food: Stories, Traditions and Recipes by Trine Hahnemann (Quadrille, £25) Photographs Columbus Leth
the jam doesn’t stick to the saucepan.
2 Remove the vanilla pod, pour the jam

into sterilised jars and seal. Stored in a
cold place, this will keep for a few months.
3 For the waffles, split the vanilla pod in

half lengthways and scrape out the seeds
using the tip of a knife. Mix together the flour,
baking powder, lemon zest, vanilla seeds,
nutmeg, sugar and salt in a bowl. Whisk in
the eggs and buttermilk using an electric
mixer, then fold in the melted butter.
4 Heat up a cast-iron waffle mould, if

cooking on gas, or an electric waffle iron.
Add a little butter, then pour in the batter and
cook. If using a cast-iron waffle mould, turn it
once, and cook until the waffle inside is crisp.
If using an electric waffle iron, just pour in the
batter and cook until the waffle is crisp. Serve
with the strawberry jam and whipped cream.
Tofu Benedict mustard and seasoning into a

measuring jug and blend using an
electric blender, until mixed well.
Prep and cook time Keep the blender running and
35 mins slowly trickle in the oil until the
Serves 2 sauce starts to thicken. Once you’ve
added all the oil it should be thick
h 225g block firm smoked tofu, and creamy. Cover the sauce and
pressed to remove water refrigerate until ready to serve.
h 2 tbsp rapeseed oil, for frying
h Pinch of black salt (optional)
h Pinch of ground pepper
2 Cut the tofu into rounds using
an 8cm cutter. Pat dry then
preheat a non-stick frying pan over
h 4 handfuls baby spinach a medium heat. Add the oil to the
h Sea salt and pepper, to season pan. Pan fry the tofu for around 3-4
mins. Season with salt and pepper.
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Remove from the pan and set aside.
h 120ml soy milk h 3 tbsp white
wine vinegar h ½ tsp English
mustard h Sea salt and pepper,
3 Turn the heat up high and add a
touch more oil. When it starts to
smoke add all the spinach. Cook the
to season h 120ml rapeseed oil spinach for 1 min, stirring quickly.
Season with a pinch of salt and
TO SERVE pepper, then remove from the heat.
h 2 breakfast muffins h Small Dry with a clean kitchen towel.
bunch of fresh chives, finely
chopped h Pinch of cress
h Handful of cherry tomatoes
4 Toast the muffins, then add the
tofu slices and sautéed spinach.
Scatter around the cherry tomato
halves. Top with a dollop of the
1 To make the hollandaise sauce,

pour the soy milk, vinegar,
hollandaise sauce and sprinkle with
some chopped chives and cress.
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TOP TIP
If your bread is left over
from the big day, pop it in
the toaster to make it nice
and crispy. Experiment
with sauces too such as
a tangy cranberry.
The ultimate turkey

club sandwich
WASTE NOT
PREP AND COOK TIME 10 MINS
SERVES 1
INGREDIENTS
h Mayonnaise h 3 slices farmhouse
WANT NOT
bread h Leftover streaky bacon
h Leftover turkey h Lettuce
h Cartwright & Butler piccalilli
1 Spread each slice of bread with a

generous dollop of mayonnaise.
Check out these awesome Christmas 2 Layer all of the ingredients between
two slices of bread, sandwiching
the third slice in the centre.
leftover recipes that’ll no doubt spice
up your Boxing Day feast
3 Serve with piccalilli on the side
alongside your favourite Christmas
condiments and accompaniments.
Recipes Leftovers
Christmas leftovers
jacket potato
PREP AND COOK TIME
1 HR
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
h 300g leftover sprouts, shredded
h 1 red onion h Diced pancetta
h Leftover crumbly blue cheese
h Leftover turkey, diced h 4 potatoes
1 Pierce the skin of the potatoes and

place them into the microwave for 10
mins each. Once done, make a cross in the
top and place on a tray and drizzle with oil.
Put in the oven at 200°C for 20 mins.
2 Place the diced pancetta in a pan and

fry until brown, then add in the onion
and sprouts. Reduce the heat and put the
lid on to preserve all the juices and leave
to cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
3 Add the turkey into the pan and

leave for another 5 mins.
4 Take the jacket potatoes out of the

oven and add a knob of butter to each
one. Remove the sprout and turkey mix
from the heat and spoon over the potato.
5 Take the leftover blue cheese and

crumble it on top. Give it a minute
or two to gently melt, then serve.
Boxing Day bubble

and squeak
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
h 400g leftover roast potatoes
h 400g leftover vegetables (carrots,
peas, parsnips etc) h 8 rashers
smoked streaky bacon, diced h 100g
watercress, half roughly chopped
h 4 medium eggs h Extra virgin olive
Potato recipe Seasonal Spuds Bubble and squeak recipe watercress.co.uk

oil h Salt and pepper, to taste
1 Preheat the oven to 180 C. In a non-

°
stick frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil,
then add the bacon and fry until the fat
has browned nicely. Add in the leftover
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potatoes, vegetables and chopped

watercress and mash everything together,
continuing to fry for about 15 mins or
until the veg has begun to crisp. Add a
sprinkling of salt and pepper to taste.
2 Line a baking tray with greaseproof

paper. Remove the potato mix from
the pan then gently shape into four flat
rounds. Make an indentation in each one,
big enough to contain a cracked egg,
then use a fish slice to carefully transfer
the rounds onto your baking tray.
3 Carefully crack the eggs into the centre

of the rounds, then place in the oven
and bake for 10 mins until they look golden
brown. Serve with a sprinkling of sea salt
and black pepper on top to taste and
some fresh watercress on the side.
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The gift of
biscuits
Make these amazing Christmassy creations with
just one basic dough and icing recipe
TOP TIP
The iced biscuits can
be stored in an airtight
container for three
months, so you can
bake them ahead in
time for Christmas
gifting.
Recipes Biscuit gifts
The basics
All-spice Royal icing
biscuit dough 4 Turn the dough out onto a clean
work surface. Divide into two
and squash into even, flat discs. Use PREP TIME 15 MINS
PREP TIME 15 MINS immediately or cover and chill but bring MAKES 24 toppings
MAKES 24 biscuits it back to room temperature before
rolling. Roll out the dough to an even INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS thickness of 5mm between two sheets h 4 medium fresh egg whites h 900g
h 170g caster sugar h 170g salted of greaseproof paper. It’s best to chill in icing sugar, sifted h Food colour gels
butter (at room temp for 15 mins) the fridge in the paper before cutting
h 170g golden syrup h 1 large egg
h 520g plain flour h 80g self-raising
the shapes. Cut a few more than you
need in case of mishaps. 1 Combine the ingredients in a mixing
bowl, starting with the liquids first – add
5
flour h 1½ tsp mixed spice Carefully pick up each biscuit with most of the fresh egg whites to the bowl.
a palette knife and place onto the Add the icing sugar and whisk for 5 mins
1 Preheat the oven to 150°C/130°C lined trays. Space the biscuits out with an electric whisk, or for longer with
Fan/Gas Mark 2. Line two baking evenly – they will spread a little a wooden spoon. Whisk slowly initially,
trays with greaseproof paper. when baking. Place the trays into continue whisking, gradually adding
2 Put the sugar, butter, golden syrup and the preheated oven and bake for egg white, until you achieve the desired
egg into a large mixing bowl. Mix with 20-30 mins (check at 20 mins). consistency – a smooth, bright white paste
6
an electric mixer on a low speed for When the biscuits are evenly cooked that is the thickness of toothpaste (you may
3 mins, until there are only small lumps and just beginning to turn golden need to use less or more egg white than the
of butter visible, then turn the speed brown, remove from the oven and recipe states – go slowly and judge when
up on the mixer to medium for 1 min transfer the whole sheet of greaseproof you’ve reached the correct point).
to reduce the size of the butter lumps. paper to a cooling rack. Do this carefully,
2 Allocate two-thirds of the royal icing
3 Sift the flours and mixed spice into as the biscuits will be fragile and hot! mixture to flood icing; the other third is
the bowl and mix on a low speed for Allow to cool completely before storing for line icing. Check how many colours you
1 min, or until combined, then turn the or they will lose their crunch, and before need and divide up into clean, dry bowls.
mixer up to medium for 30 seconds,
or until the dough clings together
icing or the icing will melt. If storing to
ice later, pack them between sheets of 3 For line icing – which is the consistency
of toothpaste and used for outlining your
biscuits and adding detail – you don’t
and the sides of the bowl are clean. greaseproof paper in an airtight tin.
need to change the royal icing recipe.
4 For flood icing – used to fill larger areas

or sections of the biscuit with a smooth,
shiny surface – place the royal icing in a
Mini gingerbread 5 Once dry, it’s time to construct your

house. Using your white line icing,
large bowl. Add water, a few drops at a time,
stirring constantly, until you have a pourable
house toppers pipe a line along the shorter side of each

of the side panels, then attach to the
front and back panels. Let this dry for
mixture the same consistency as custard.
5 Drop a little food colouring gel in at a

time using a cocktail stick, stirring
PREP TIME 2 HRS 10 mins at room temperature. Once until you reach the desired shade. Tip:
MAKES 12 the side panels have dried and the To apply the line icing, use a piping bag
structure seems sturdy, you can add the so you have control. For the flood icing, use
INGREDIENTS roof. Pipe a line on the apex of the roof, a squeezy bottle to cover more surface area.
h ½ batch of all-spice biscuit dough then add the two roof panels, holding
h ½ batch of Royal icing, line them in place for around 3-4 mins until
consistency, with a small amount
coloured beige
they dry. Finally, pipe along the ridge
of the roof, for extra strength.
Shop the look
Serve hot chocolate in festive style
1 Preheat the oven to 150°C/130°C

Fan/Gas Mark 2. Line a baking
tray with greaseproof paper. Orange hot
2 Cut out panel shapes: 2 x side
walls: rectangle W5cm x H3.5cm,
2 x roof panels: rectangle W7cm x
chocolate
H4cm, 2 x front/back walls with a PREP TIME 15 MINS
triangular elevation and a rectangular MAKES 2 BERRY NICE
slot cut-out: W5cm x H3.5cm Holly & Berry
(triangular elevation to H6cm). INGREDIENTS bone china mug,
3 Carefully lift each panel onto the lined h 1 pint milk h 50g dark orange from £11,
baking tray. Space each panel apart, chocolate, chopped h Zest ½ orange Sophie Allport
as they may spread while cooking.
Bake in the hot oven for 20 mins,
then remove the biscuits from the oven, 1 In a heavy-based saucepan set over
a low heat, gently heat the milk.
carefully transfer the sheet of greaseproof
paper to a cooling rack and let the
biscuits cool completely.
2 Once the milk has come to a low
boil, stir in the chocolate and zest
with a balloon whisk, stirring until
4 Meanwhile, prepare your line

icing. Use the white and beige
line icings to pipe fun designs on
fully incorporated with no lumps. If
you want to add a dash of orange
liqueur you can add it now.
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Stacking Santa
mugs, £3 each, ANTLER ANTICS
3
the walls and roof: swirls, dots, stripes, Pour into two mugs and finish Flying Tiger Reindeer mug, £3.75,
snowflakes or stars work well. with a gingerbread house topper. Copenhagen Sainsbury’s
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Christmas tree
bauble biscuits
PREP TIME 3 HOURS
MAKES 12
INGREDIENTS
h 1 batch of all-spice shaped biscuits
h 1 batch of Royal icing, divided into line
and flood consistencies h Edible metallic
paints in white, blue and gold h Ribbon
1 For the large blue teardrop bauble, use

blue line icing to outline a wide teardrop
shape and pipe around the hole. Use beige
line icing to pipe the bauble top. Leave to
dry for 10 mins. Once dry, flood the teardrop
with blue flood icing. Place the biscuit onto
a baking tray in an oven on very low heat
(50°C/Gas Mark ¼) for 40 mins, or until the
icing has set hard. Use clean paintbrushes
to brush blue edible metallic paint all over
the blue icing and gold paint over the beige
icing – a little bit goes a long way, so start
off sparingly. Leave to dry for 10 mins. Use
white line icing to pipe a star in the middle
of the biscuit, then use a combination of
white and beige line icing to add dots,
lines and swirls. Allow to fully dry.
2 For the small green teardrop bauble, use

turquoise line icing to outline a small
teardrop shape and pipe around the hole.
Use light pink line icing to pipe the bauble
top. Leave to dry for 10 mins. Once dry,
flood the teardrop with turquoise flood
icing. Place the biscuit onto a baking tray in
an oven on very low (50°C/Gas Mark ¼) for
40 mins, or until the icing has set hard. Use
beige line icing to pipe five curved lines on
the left-hand side of the biscuit. Along the
first line pipe a series of light green dots,
then along the second line pipe light pink
dots. Repeat, alternating colours until you’ve
done all of the lines. Allow to fully dry.
Advent biscuits of a circular biscuit. Pipe a scalloped line

horizontally across the centre. Then use
3 For the white bauble, use white line icing
to outline a circle and pipe around the
hole. Use light pink line icing to pipe the
white line icing to pipe the top edge. Leave bauble top. Leave to dry for 10 mins at room
PREP TIME 3 HOURS to dry for 10 mins. Once dry, flood the temperature. Once dry, flood the circle with
MAKES 24 bottom section with brown flood icing and white flood icing. Place the biscuit onto a
the top section with white flood icing. Next baking tray in an oven on very low (50°C/Gas
INGREDIENTS place the biscuit onto a baking tray in an Mark ¼) for 40 mins, or until the icing has set
h 1 batch of all-spice shaped biscuits oven on very low (50°C/Gas Mark ¼) for 40 hard. Use a clean paintbrush to brush white
h 1 batch of Royal icing, divided into line mins, or until the icing has set hard. When edible metallic paint all over the white icing.
and flood consistencies h Granulated cool, pipe dots onto the brown section with Leave to dry for 10 mins. Using beige line
sugar h Food colouring gels red line icing, and a cluster of dots at the top icing, pipe diagonal lines both ways across
of the white section. Then use icy blue line the bauble. Pipe light blue dots inside each
1 For the tree, ice the trunk with brown
line icing. Using icy blue line icing, pipe
three layers of vertical zigzag lines, for
icing to pipe holly leaves. Allow to fully dry.
3 For the present, use red line icing to

outline your biscuit. Leave to dry for 10
diamond. Allow to fully dry.
branches. Allow to dry for 5 mins. Next mins. Then using red and white flood icings,
using white line icing in a back-and-forth pipe alternate thick stripes horizontally These beautiful
motion, pipe three layers of snow, one at across the biscuit. While the flood icing is festive biscuit
the base of each layer of the tree. While the wet, drag a cocktail stick vertically through recipes have
icing is still wet, sprinkle sugar over for a it in alternating directions, five times, wiping been extracted
sparkly effect. Tap off the excess. Using white the stick clean each time. Place the biscuit from Biscuiteers
line icing, pipe dots to look like snowflakes, onto a baking tray in an oven on very low Book of Iced Gifts
and a star on the top. Allow to fully dry. (50°C/Gas Mark ¼) for 40 mins, or until the (Penguin, £20).
Photography
2 For the Christmas pud, use brown line
icing to pipe around the bottom edge
icing has set hard. Finally, use icy blue line
icing to pipe a bow. Allow to fully dry. Katie Hammond.
Recipes Biscuit gifts
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Before baking, cut
a hole towards the top
of the biscuits using the
end of a straw, so you
can thread your
cut it out
ribbons through
To cut out your biscuits, try bauble cookie
later.
cutters, £3.90 each; Christmas tree cookie
cutter, £3.90, both Squires Kitchen
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Swedish toffee
Prep and cook time
35 mins
makes 30
h 200g golden syrup h 160g

caster sugar h 200ml whipping
cream h 50g butter
1 Place the syrup, sugar and

whipping cream in a large
saucepan and bring to the boil over
a medium heat. The temperature
needs to reach exactly 125°C. The
mixture will then bubble. Right
before it hits 125°C, it will start
to turn brown. This whole
process can take 20-25 mins.
2 As soon as you have the exact

temperature, take the pan off the
heat and stir in the butter. If you leave
it to cook for any longer, the finished
toffee will be too hard. If you take it
'tis the season

off the heat before 125°C, you will
end up with a fudge-style finish.
3 Leave it for a few minutes. At this

stage, you can split it into several
different bowls in order to add
flavourings, or you can simply portion
it out and add flavours to the top of the
warm toffee before it goes hard. Tastes
differ, but for a full recipe consider

around 75g of nuts or seeds; for
Gifting food has been a welcome tradition spices, a few teaspoons should suffice.
for many years, take a look at these 4 When the mixture has cooled a
little, pour into a plastic piping bag
or a pourer, and pipe into baking cases.
delicious Scandi-inspired treats Add the flavourings to the top, then
leave to cool down and harden up.
Shopping Greeting cards
Chocolate and
oat balls
Prep time 20 mins, plus
chilling time
makes 30-40
h 250g butter, softened h 400g

old-fashioned oats h 150g icing
sugar h 3-4 heaped tbsp cocoa
powder h 4 tbsp brewed strong
coffee, cooled h 1 tsp vanilla sugar
h Covering of your choice
1 Combine all the ingredients until

you have a good, uniform mixture.
2 Make equal-sized balls, usually the

size of a whole walnut, then roll in
your chosen covering before chilling in
the fridge. The traditional treat is simply
rolled in pearl sugar, dried shredded
coconut or hundreds and thousands.
3 Experiment with flavours and

coverings such as orange, almond
and raspberry. Orange is for the grown-
ups only. Add 2 tbsp of Cointreau and
¼ tsp finely grated orange zest to 200g
of your mixture. Then roll in chocolate
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sprinkles. Almond is another adults-only Package your sweet
one. Add 2 tbsp of Amaretto to 200g treats in festive
of your mixture, then roll in toasted, presentation gift bags,
chopped almonds. Raspberry can be cute boxes or cardboard
enjoyed by children. Add 1 tbsp cones just like this to
of raspberry jam to 200g of your hang on a tree.
mixture. Roll in freeze-dried raspberry
pieces or chocolate sprinkles.
Vanilla and orange 8-10cm long, then carefully connect into

circles and place on the lined baking
butter cookies sheets. Make sure the rolls are no

thicker than your little finger, because
they will spread a bit during baking.
Prep and cook time 30 mins Place the baking sheets in the fridge
makes 30 if you have space so they can firm up
as much as possible before baking.
h 170g cup granulated sugar
h 200g butter, at room temperature
h 275g bread flour h 100g ground
3 Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas
Mark 6. Pop a chilled baking sheet
of cookies in the preheated oven and
almonds h 1 tsp baking powder bake for 8-10 mins, or until the slightest
h 1 egg h Pinch of salt h Seeds tinge of golden brown appears at
from 1 whole vanilla pod h 1 tsp the edges. Remove from the oven
freshly grated orange zest and allow to cool before eating.
Repeat until everything is baked.
1 Mix the sugar and butter, until

just combined, then add the
remaining ingredients and stir until
Store in an airtight container.
you have an even dough, you can All recipes have

do this in a food processor or by hand. been extracted
Do not over work, your dough needs from Scandi
to be soft enough to push through Kitchen Christmas
a piping bag nozzle. If you find this by Bronte Aurell.
difficult but have a good-sized nozzle, (Ryland Peters &
you can simply push the dough Small, £16.99).
through the nozzle with your thumb. Photographs
2 Line several baking sheets with

baking parchment. Pipe out rolls
Peter Cassidy.
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Get the party

started
Excite your guests with tasty canapé dishes
BLOODY MARY
SCAMPI SHOTS
1 Cook the scampi following the
instructions on the packet.

2 Make the bloody Mary ketchup mayo
by putting the mayonnaise in a bowl,
adding the ketchup, tabasco, vodka,
MAKES 6 Worcester sauce, seasonings and mix.
INGREDIENTS
h 1 bag young’s Gastro wholetail scampi
3 To make the shot place a Baby Gem
lettuce leaf in the side edge of the glass.
Add a spoonful of the bloody Mary mayo,
h 1 Baby Gem lettuce, washed two pieces of the scampi and top with
another tsp of the bloody Mary mayo.
BLOODY MARY MAYONnAISE
h 100g mayonnaise h 70g ketchup
h A dash of Worcester sauce h ¼ tsp
4 Finish with a sprinkling of smoked
paprika or cayenne pepper. Tip: Not
the biggest fan of scampi? You could
Tabasco sauce h 2 tsp vodka h Salt and always give regular prawns a go. Make
freshly ground black pepper h Smoked sure to totally defrost and mix in with the
paprika or cayenne pepper, for topping bloody Mary mayo – simply delicious!
Feature Becca Green Scampi recipe Young’s Seafood Sausage rolls recipe Quorn Cheddar beignets recipe L J Fairburn
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
SAUSAGE ROLLS
PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HR 15 MINS
MAKES 20
INGREDIENTS
h 500g butternut squash, peeled,
de-seeded and cut into large wedges
h ½ tsp dried chilli flakes h 3 tbsp olive
oil h 2 onions, finely diced h 3 cloves
of garlic, crushed h 2 tbsp dried sage
h Pinch of ground cloves, to taste
h 300g Quorn mince h 50g vegetarian
hard cheese, grated h 1 large egg, beaten
h Plain flour, for dusting h 2 packs puff
pastry h Salt and pepper, to season
1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas

Mark 6. In a roasting tin, space out the
butternut squash evenly and drizzle with 2
tbsp of oil, sprinkle over the chilli flakes,
Recipes Party food
CHEDDAR BEIGNETS
PREP AND COOK TIME 35 mins
makes 18-20
Ingredients
h 100g butter h 300ml water h 1 tsp
sugar h 150g plain flour h 100g mature
cheddar, finely grated, plus 50g extra
to serve h 4 Fairburn’s eggs, beaten
h Sea salt and black pepper
h Sunflower oil, for deep frying
1 For the beignets, put the butter, water

and sugar into a saucepan. Bring to the
boil and add the flour, beating well until
you have a smooth ball of paste that has
left the sides of the saucepan clean.
Remove from the heat and cool slightly
and stir in the cheddar, followed by the
eggs, one at a time, beating all the time
until you have a smooth paste. Season with
sea salt and black pepper and set aside.
2 Fill another heavy-based pan one-

third full with sunflower oil and place
over a moderate heat – do not leave this
pan unattended. When the oil is hot, add
a spoonful of the pastry to the pan, keep
doing so, taking care not to overcrowd the
pan. Fry for 5 mins or until they are nicely
browned and have risen to the surface
of the oil so you can spoon them out.
3 Remove the beignets with a slotted

spoon, drain on kitchen paper and
keep warm while you fry the rest.
Grate more cheese over the beignets
while they are still warm. Serve with a
little warm redcurrant or quince jelly, they
are also good with sweet chilli sauce.
and season with salt and pepper. Ensure the

squash is fully coated before roasting for
35 mins until tender and golden brown.
Pulse in a blender for 20 seconds.
2 Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp

oil in a pan and fry the onions for 7 mins
until soft. Add the garlic, sage and ground
cloves, mix with the sautéed onions and
continue to fry for 3 mins, then set aside.
3 Combine the squash with the Quorn

mince, cheese and onion mixture.
Gently stir in half of the beaten egg.
4 Dust your work surface with flour and

roll the pastry into a 20cm x 25cm long
rectangle, about 5mm thick. Cut in half.
5 Brush the sides of the pastry with the

beaten egg. Place the sausage filling
along the centre, then fold the pastry over
and pinch closed to seal. Use your fingers or
press down with a fork for a neat edge.
6 Cut into bite-sized pieces. Brush with

the egg wash and bake for 20 to 25
mins until deliciously golden brown.
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It’s time for
cocktails
Here’s the lowdown on the Christmas
cocktails that will wow your guests
CHRISTMAS
CRACKER
MAKES 1
Soak a sugar cube in Cognac and drop What 's a party
without a
into a champagne flute. Add 15ml Belvoir
raspberry & rose cordial and top with
champagne. Wait for the sugar cube to
dissolve and garnish with an orange twist.
Tip: Serve this cocktail in a skinny retro
champagne glass and twist the orange
cocktail or two?
peel around a cocktail stick for ease.
possible. To make each martini, pour 1tbsp

KIWI BERRY of the syrup into a cocktail shaker with 2 tbsp
MARTINI gin and ½ tbsp of vermouth and some ice.
MAKES 4 Shake well and pour into an ice-cold martini
Firstly make the syrup by putting 1 cup water glass. Garnish with a kiwi berry on a cocktail
and 1 cup sugar into a small saucepan and stick for something extra special. Tip: Make
bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar your Christmas-themed cocktails beforehand
dissolves. Roughly mash 200g BerryWorld and batch them to serve on time. Another
kiwi berries and add to the syrup. Bring to great idea is to freeze your chosen cocktail
the boil. Simmer for 5 mins until the liquid and create adults-only slushies for something
has reduced by approximately half. Turn off extra fun. Just pop into a plastic tub and
the heat and leave to steep until it goes cold. freeze overnight, scoop into a martini
Strain as much of the kiwi through a sieve as glass and you’re good to go – cheers!
Recipes Cocktails
PROSECCO and zest of a lime, 225g caster
sugar and 300ml water in a
sorbet POP
Bottle bank
pan over a medium heat. Place
MAKES 2 the strawberries and cold syrup
To make the sorbet, place 375g into a food processor and blend
caster sugar and 450ml water in to a puree. Pour the separate
a saucepan and gently warm over sorbet mixtures into an ice cream warm
a medium heat until the sugar machine and churn each until a feelin’
dissolves. Pour the syrup into a smooth consistency is reached.
bowl and add the juice and zest of Anejo Cuatro
To serve, place two scoops of the rum, £25, Asda
three lemons, 125ml limoncello limoncello sorbet and one scoop
and 1tsp lemon extract. Cover of strawberry sorbet in a glass.
and chill for at least two hours. Add a splash of prosecco, sprinkle
Follow the same process to over some strawberry and peach
make the strawberry sorbet by Bursting Bubbles from Popaball
mixing 350g strawberries, juice and finish with a slice of lime.
palma
violet
Aber Falls violet
liqueur, £19,
Master of Malt
pop
fizz
Castellore
prosecco,
£5.99, Aldi
so jammy
Feature Becca Green Main image HomeSesne Christmas cracker recipe Belvoir Fruit Farms Kiwi martini recipe BerryWorld
Raspberry glitter
jam, £3.99,
Popaball
Prosecco sorbet recipe Lakeland Drummers’ punch recipe Manchester Gin Rudolph recipe Baileys
NAUGHTY
RUDOLPH
MAKES 1
Pour 40ml of Baileys Original, 10ml cream orange
and a dash of orange blossom into a twist
cocktail shaker over ice. Shake and pour into Jaffa cake
a chocolate reindeer. Finish off by dusting gin cocktail,
with chocolate powder and edible o’clock £10, M&S
glitter. You could also pipe chocolate Malfy rosa gin,
cream to create reindeer ears. £28, Sainsbury’s
DRUMMERS’
PUNCH
MAKES 6
Pour 200ml classic Manchester gin, 180ml
Lillet Blanc vermouth, 200ml green
tea, 80ml fresh lemon juice, 50ml
cinnamon syrup, 5 dashes angostura
bitters and 300ml sparkling water into
a punch bowl and mix together gently.
When ready to serve, garnish with orange, sip sip
lemon and lime wheels, rosemary, Silver Swift low alcohol
thyme and fresh berries. spritzers, £3.49, Ocado
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4 OF THE BEST DESSERTS
Don’t spend hours slaving away in the kitchen
This will no doubt be the star of
the show on any festive table!
Pour over the chocolate slowly...
Billionaires bomb, £12, Sainsbury’s
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Style up this
showstopping torte
with a sprinkling of
edible gold glitter for
an extra-special
festive finish.
Chilled desserts with a fruity

tang are the ideal ending to
a heavy Christmas meal
Panna cotta wreath, Aldi
A hand-decorated cake is totally

irresistible at this time of year –
this one is simply gorgeous
Christmas postbox cake, £15, M&S
Too sweet? Never! This

scrumptiously sticky dessert
is sure to be a winner
Sticky toffee wreath torte, £10, Tesco
SUPERMARKET
Take a look at our top Christmas foodie
picks from all of our favourite
supermarkets this year
sweep
Recipes Supermarket heroes
4 OF THE BEST PARTY FOODS
We love the look and taste of these delicious nibbles
These are our guilty pleasure Souffles can be extremely tricky Be totally indulgent with Opt for trendy party bites
here at HomeStyle HQ – to make, so why not buy some your choice of party food that all of your guests will love
the perfect bite-sized treat that taste just as good? Crab mac ‘n’ cheese pots, Halloumi fingers and pizza
Bacon rosti towers, £5, M&S Specially selected souffles, Aldi £4.50, Sainsbury’s dippers, £3 each, Tesco
4 OF THE BEST VEGGIE DELIGHTS

Vegetarian dishes that will please all of your guests
Gone are the days of no choice Be inspired by Eastern food Hearty food is what Christmas Jealous of the pastry goodness
for veggies, most supermarkets and pick up these amazing is all about and this tasty of a beef wellington? Then look
have outstanding offerings treats – they’re a great size, too! dish does not disappoint no further than this beauty
Vegetarian spread, Aldi Jack fruit bombs, £4.50, Sainsbury’s Vegan beet wellington, Waitrose Cauliflower wellington, £6, Tesco
4 OF THE BEST CHEESES

Create a showstopping cheeseboard this year
Are you a cheese lover with

a sweet tooth? This cheddar’s
flavoured with figs and honey
Snowdonia Cheese Company
Nature’s Nectar, Waitrose
Camembert is one of our all

time faves and this one really
does wow your tastebuds
Feature Becca Green
Large camembert in dish

with sloe gin glaze, Aldi
Go super festive with your
choice of cheese this year Be selective with the choice
and opt for a pudding design of cheeses that you choose to
Christmas pudding feature on your cheese board
truckle, £2.50, Tesco Handmade cheddar truckle, Aldi
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AUTUMN 2018
• Direct Sewing Machines, Bristol – 0117 9778216
BEDFORDSHIRE
• BSK Limited, Bedford – 01234 217096 AMAZING
• My Sewing Basket, Dunstable – 01582 969571
• Tudor Rose Patchwork, Oakley, Bedford – 01234 824983 ANNIVERSARY
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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
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CAMBRIDGESHIRE
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• Phil Morton Sewing Machines, Macclesfield • R. Bullock & Son Ltd, Wigan
– 01625 433131 – 01942 247836
CORNWALL MERSEYSIDE
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– 01516 777755
DERBYSHIRE
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• Sew Essential, Moira – 01283 210422 • Sewing Machine World, Kings Lynn
– 01553 773362
DEVON
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DORSET NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
• Bournemouth Sewing Machines, Bournemouth • Cresswell Sewing Machines, Nottingham
– 01202 424825 – 01159 267572
• Hansons Fabrics, Sturminster Newton – 01258 472698
• So N Sews, Weymouth – 01305 766411 OXFORDSHIRE
• Witney Sewing Machine Centre, Witney
ESSEX – 01993 704535 / 702772 NEW
• Creative Lady, Burnham on Crouch – 01621 928225
• Franklins, Colchester – 01206 563955 & 574758 SHROPSHIRE MODEL
• Franklins, Chelmsford – 01245 346300 • Sewing Machine Centre, Shrewsbury
• Home of Sewing by Regent, Ilford – 02084 780669 – 01743 343902 BRAND NEW
• Superstitch Machine Co, Leigh on Sea – 01702 478830 SOMERSET OFFER
£299
GLOUCESTERSHIRE • Bredons Sewing Machines, Taunton
• The Patchwork Basket, Newent – 01531 822442 – 01823 272450
• West End Sewing Centre, Cheltenham – 01242 244025 MODEL GD8100
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SUFFOLK
HAMPSHIRE • Franklins, Ipswich – 01473 221188
• Sew Much To Do, Bury St Edmunds – 01284 755459
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• Eastleigh Sewing Centre, Eastleigh – 02380 650808
• Hampshire Sewing Machines, Fareham – 01329 280499 SURREY
• Reads of Winchester, Winchester – 01962 850950 • All Surrey Sewing, Worcester Park – 02083 373444
• Sew Creative, Petersfield – 01730 858020 • C & A Sewing Machines, Cranleigh – 01483 267777
HEREFORDSHIRE • Woking Sewing Centre, Addlestone – 01932 352606
• Doughtys Fabric Warehouse, Hereford – 01432 353951 SUSSEX
HERTFORDSHIRE • Clothkits Ltd, Chichester – 01243 533180
• Chicks Embroidery, Letchworth – 01462 670007 • Eclectic Maker, Worthing – 01903 681000
• Rebecca Woollard Sewing School, Hatfield Heath • Hastings Sewing Centre, Hastings – 01424 423108
– 07887 654717 TYNE & WEAR
• Rona Sewing Machines, Waltham Cross – 01992 640250 • G Tully Sewing Machines, Sunderland – 01915 65 7995
• Sewfine Sewing Machines, Watford – 01923 693734 • Sewing Machine Sales, Whitley Bay – 01912 525825 CHANNEL ISLANDS
• Rachel’s Textiles Studio, Jersey – 01534 878877
KENT WARWICKSHIRE
• Ashford Sewing Centre, Ashford – 01233 620948 • Coventry Sewing Centre, Coventry – 02476 222134 ISLE OF MAN
• Barcham Sewing Centre, Whitstable – 01227 264271 • Joan’s Wools & Crafts, Onchan – 01624 626009
• Maidstone Sewing Centre, Maidstone – 01622 670254 WILTSHIRE
• The Sewing Space, Kent – 01303 261329 • Franklins, Salisbury – 01722 554466 IRELAND
• The World of Sewing, Tunbridge Wells – 01892 533188 • West Wilts Sewing Machine Co., Trowbridge • Sew N Knit Belfast, Belfast – 02890 456015
– 01225 753792 • Sew N Knit Lisburn, Lisburn – 02892 670908
LANCASHIRE • Singer Sewing Centre, Ballymena – 02825 640034
• Hobkirk Sewing Machines, Blackburn – 01254 693555 WEST MIDLANDS
• Lestan Sewing Machines, Nelson – 01282 614511 • Brewers Sewing Machines, Wolverhampton SCOTLAND
• SA Sewing Machines, Oldham – 0161 6243181 – 01902 458885 • Aberdeen Sewing Machines, Aberdeen – 01224 478555
• SA Sewing Machines, Rochdale – 01706 355529 • D C Nutt Sewing Machines, Walsall – 01922 497603 • Abbey Sewing Machines, Dumfries – 013872 49580
• Transworld Sewing Machines, Leigh – 01942 608028 • Frank Nutt, Kings Heath – 01214 443978 • David Drummond, Edinburgh – 01315 397766
• L & M Nutt, Sutton Coldfield – 01213 735497 • ESC, Fochabers – 01343 823961
LEICESTERSHIRE • S Nutt Sewing Machines, Birmingham • Pembertons Sewing Machines, Stirling – 01786 462993
• Cresswell Sewing Machines, Leicester – 07798 625 278 – 01213 272828 • Quilt Creations, Inverness – 01463 719369
• The Sewing Café, Hinkley – 01455 698034 • The Sew Studio, Dunfermline – 01383 621894
WORCESTERSHIRE
LINCOLNSHIRE • Creative Hands 2, Worcester – 01905 24940 WALES
• Couling Sewing Machines, Lincoln – 01522 521841 • Inkberrow Design Centre, Redditch – 01527 69100 • Butterfly Fabrics, Cardiff – 02920 470808
• L & C Fabrics, Cleethorpes – 01472 600874 • Cliffords Sewing Machines Ltd, Swansea – 01792 655928
• Seweezy, Gainsborough – 01427 614570 YORKSHIRE • J & B Sewing Machine Co Ltd, Cardiff – 02922 402418
• Arcade Sewing Machines, Huddersfield • Newport Sewing & Craft Centre, Newport
LONDON (GTR) – 01484 429808 – 01633 284646
• All Redgewell Sewing, South West London • C & G Sewing Machines, Bradford – 01274 306352 • Sewing Machines Direct, Wrexham – 01978 851235
– 02083 373444 • Electra (DA) Company, Doncaster – 01302 340369
• Lewisham & Deptford Sewing Machines, Deptford • Fabric Mouse, Richmond – 01748 811593
– 02086 921077 • L & C Fabrics, Hull – 01482 325072
• SM Sewing Machines Ltd, London – 02036 891222 The ‘Sewing with Style’ offers are available from Janome sewing
• Sewing Centre, Scarborough – 01723 363167 machine retail outlets nationwide. Promotion starts 1st September
• The Sewing Centre, Battersea – 02072 283022 • White Rose Sewing Machines, Harrogate
• The World of Sewing, Pratts Bottom – 01689 638638 until 2nd January 2018. (All offers subject to stock availability).
– 01423 503767
• Wimbledon Sewing Machine Co Ltd, Tooting Bec
– 02087 670036
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