CATEGORIES

CELEBRATING ELEGANCE

Emma and Simon Jamieson have proved you can repurpose rooms to make a period home more family-friendly, while reinstating character features

Adventure time

Spark anticipation ahead of the big day with these beautifully different Advent calendar ideas

Graceful TRADITIONS

Beautiful hand-blocked textiles and artisan pieces put a homely spin on Alexandra Young’s elegant country Christmas

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The multidisciplinary maker whose works reflect a love of rolling, wintry landscapes

Character BUILDING

This stone.cottage’s interior is a charming blend of reclaimed 1 materials, natural textures and country colours

ALL IS calm

Emma Grant and her husband Ant's stylish home may be all serene shades, but that doesn't mean it's not made for family fun - especially during the festive season

VINTAGE DECORATION

Owning a vintage furniture business meant that Claire and Jamie McFadyen had plenty of inspiration - and furniture for their Victorian conversion

FESTIVE FARM

The chance to restore a stable block and rekindle childhood memories drew Tish Potter back to her family's farm

Magical MOMENTS

Amanda Townsend has lovingly created an idyllic retreat that's the ideal setting for memorable family gatherings

Festive flair

Cathrine and Anders de Lichtenberg's flat features vibrant designs that complement cheery Christmas decorations

Modern country makes IT'S A WRAP!

From hand-stitched parcels to tea-towel bottle covers, discover the prettiest ideas for presents

A festive Fairytale

Sarah Stanley has given an idyllic thatched cottage a gorgeous Scandi interior that's perfect for celebrating...

An elegant Christmas

Laura and Patrick Butler-Madden's stylishly eclectic country home is the perfect setting to celebrate the season

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

The home of Designers Guild's Amanda Back is spectacular at Christmas with festive flourishes enhancing the beauty of the former vicarage

A love letter to...

Cookery writer Skye McAlpine explains why Venice serves up a daily slice of la dolce vita

A great escape

The whimsical La Fantaisie hotel in Paris is a restful retreat from the city's hubbub

ROOM AT THE INN

A stylish and sympathetic conversion has transformed Emily and Martin Fletcher’s neglected former pub into the perfect place for a cosy, country Christmas

MULLED WINE MOMENTS

Bring a handcrafted touch to your seasonal celebrations with simple creative projects for styling your home and table

SIMPLY idyllic

Interior designer Kathryn M Ireland transformed an old farmhouse and decorated it in her colourful, bohemian, down-to-earth, signature style

Restoration story

Having lived in the area for more than 40 years, retired lawyer Tim Bailey knew there was only one village he would move to. ‘It’s a great place to be.

PERFECTLY CRAFTED

Timeless cabinetry, deep colour and burnished brass combine to create contemporary elegance in this sociable kitchen

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

A joyful scheme by interior design studio Yellow London is the perfect canvas for the owners’ art and antiques collections

make it a NATURAL CHRISTMAS

Made from foraged pine cones, sprigs of herbs and textured twine, these ideas will bring a natural look to your decor

A WINTER'S TALE

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, this chic chalet is designed to keep the cold at bay and everyone inside warm and cosy

Festive BLOOMS

These stunning winter flowers will fill the house with scent and colour

MERRY & BRIGHT

This Edwardian home feels joyful all year round and it is all down to the bold colours, pretty patterns and delightful decorative details

ALL IS CALM

Christmas is a relaxed affair in this New England home, which is a study in laid-back elegance

Coastal chic

Windswept beaches, silvery dune grasses and an ever-changing sky inspired Corbie Phillips and Louise Gomm’s design of a home on Kiawah Island

Home COMFORTS

A home that speaks to a colour palette of neutrals, charcoal and warm gold with a hint of Italian — gave Gloria Gambini the calm, familiar feeling she craved

FAMILY. gathering

With heirloom decorations and armfuls of foliage, Kim Scillitoe's home provides a warm setting for festive celebrations