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How to host the perfect Hampshire Christmas
It's the most wonderful time of the year – but if you're hosting Christmas at home for all your friends and family, it can also be somewhat of a stressful experience. For Helen Ward, however, planning the perfect event is what she does best. With
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Create Christmas with the 'WOW' factor in your home
Feeling your Christmas decorations could do with a zhuzh-up this year? Want to go above and behind the 6ft tree and fairy lights festooned outside your home? Well, you live in just the right county, because Ongar-founded events company Christmas Essence
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French Bedroom founder Georgia Metcalfe’s Sussex home at Christmas
For the past ten years, Georgia Metcalfe has gone all out with a huge decoration across the front of her Sussex property – so much so, it’s now known as the ‘red bow house’. But that’s not all. Gorgeous scented candles fill the house, a life-size reindeer
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Fizz Flowers and Fabulous cake: a festive floral setting
You are invited to stage a sparkling celebration. Award-winning Cheshire floral artist Jacqui Owen of Jacqui O, and Kara Dexter of Kara’s Kitchen, create a festive feast for the eyes and the tastebuds to get the party started. Jacqui draws inspiration
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Top tips for styling your home this December
From twinkling lights, beautiful garlands and that all-important tree, our homes are the focus for the festive period. We catch up with two Kent-based interior designers who reveal what Christmas means to them, how they’re decorating their home this
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Cotswold Interiors: Christmas comes to Cheltenham
Angela and James Colley’s house in Cheltenham could have been designed for Christmas. The early 1900s townhouse has three floors, so there is plenty of space for Angela to be creative. ‘Christmas is my favourite time of the year,’ she says. ’I
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Celebrating 60 years of the iconic Lakeland brand
Lakeland is one of those rare shops that transcends generations and genders. Those who generally do not like shopping can find gadgets galore to pore over whilst, from the laundry department to the baking section, there are other treasures for
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The story of how Haddows in Hawkshead became The Barn
Things are happening in Hawkshead with a major pub refurbishment, a restaurant opening and new shops, one of which is also bringing crafting to the village. In a prime location in the main public car park, a long-established gift shop has been
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The home décor gift guide: Christmas gifts for the home
Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be tricky. For friends and family who love their homes, décor gifts are an ideal solution. These gifts aren't just for Christmas though – my guide can be used throughout the entire year. Gifting with a focus
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Sir Rod Stewart announced for Glastonbury legends slot in 2025
Sir Rod Stewart will play the Glastonbury legends slot in 2025, it has been announced. Glastonbury festival organiser Emily Eavis said in a post on Instagram: “Bringing Sir Rod Stewart back for the Sunday afternoon slot on the Pyramid stage is
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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
The NSPCC is urging children to speak to its Childline service with any concerns this Christmas following a surge in contacts to the charity about children experiencing domestic abuse. Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns
