EVERGREEN STYLE
An idyllic woodland setting and a love of natural decoration mean author and online creator Lydia Millen’s house is full of handpicked foliage at Christmas

‘Wreath-making is a true joy and a blessing’
Inspired by the traditional rope work of her shipwright grandfather, Emma Parrott now knots and weaves beautiful textual wreaths in sisal, hemp and jute

Mains
Revolutionise the main event with a contemporary take on the classic turkey centrepiece, or why not opt for an inspired roasted alternative?

Christmas days out 2024
Seasonal shopping with stunning city backdrops, enchanting winter wonderland experiences for all the family, festive-themed light shows to dazzle and delight – there’s so much on this winter. Find some of the festive events happening up and down the country in our guide

Finders, keepers
Foraging can help us stay tuned to the changing seasons while gathering nature’s bounty at its source. Here’s our guide to picking with a light and mindful touch

AFTER THE FLOOD
A compact country cottage with adjacent barn has been transformed into a magnificent family home full of eclectic charm, despite challenges along the way

VINTAGE MIX
Part Jacobean and part Georgian, a Grade-II listed house built and extended over two different periods has been lovingly transformed

A KIND OF HOMECOMING
There’s an easy familiarity to this Gloucestershire farmhouse, designed to bring together past and present in subtle harmony