In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Homes & Antiques

• December
  This is the season to… attend a festive market, put your decorations up, and get your Christmas shopping done in style
• GOING ON A STAG HUNT
  A lost silver sculpture, Stags in Bradgate Park, was once the highlight of the Dunham Massey silver collection, and its recent return to the fold in Cheshire is cause for celebration, reports Caroline Wheater
• STYLE & SHOPPING
  Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
• FIVE WAYS TO: GO GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS
  By reimagining traditions and embracing conscious choices, it's easy to mix magic with intention this festive season, says Kiera Buckley-Jones
• EVERGREEN CHEER
  Mix timeless English country house patterns to create a warm and welcoming combination that comes alive at Christmas
• THE SPIRIT OF Christmas
  Spiced punch, Lords of Misrule and government crackdowns: Sophia Cano traces how our festive drinking customs have evolved over the years
• Eggnog
  Professional bartender Tristan Stephenson shares a traditional tipple to toast the season in style…
• ELLEN HAYWARD
  Ceramicist Ellen Hayward speaks to Dominique Corlett about sassy horses, the appeal of the miniature, and putting joy out into the world
• Magical MORRIS
  Tim Sidford and his partner, Daniel Botting, have created a sparkling Christmas in their period home in the Malvern Hills – a home that celebrates Arts and Crafts, and their love of flea market finds
• Soulful Celebration
  For Karen Burgess, Christmas is the perfect excuse to bring together vintage and antique treasures and decorations – each piece adding to the joyful, colourful atmosphere in her Devonshire home
• Home for the holidays
  Charlie and Chris Webb have spent years renovating their beautiful period property – which is especially magical during the festive season
• Seasoned ELEGANCE
  Antiques dealer Selina Gardner has transformed her red-brick Surrey home into a warm and sophisticated haven that shines brightly at Christmas
• Collecting STAGE DESIGN
  Whether you're off to the panto or the ballet, ‘tis the season to see a show. Set and costume designs offer a rare behind-the-curtain glimpse into the magic of the theatre, says Emma Longstaff
• A FESTIVE COLLECTION
  A rare archive offering a glimpse into the history of panto is held at The University of Kent…
• Stocking up
  Hanging our stockings on the mantelpiece is a treasured part of today's Christmas celebrations, though the origins of this tradition are steeped in history and legend, says Celia Rufey
• Collecting EMERALDS
  With the cinematic release of Wicked: For Good, these gems are in the spotlight, but their allure has been celebrated for millennia…
• TYPES OF EMERALDS
  From synthetic emeralds to treated stones, not all of these gems are what they seem…
• Enthusiasms
  This month: Magic lanterns
• The culture shapers: SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
  Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, please put a penny in the old man's hat…. Caroline Wheater unwraps the history of some of our favourite festive characters and traditions
• STAR SALES
  A games table, Disney celluloid and 19th-century pet portrait all charmed buyers this month, says Caroline Wheater
• Six of the best GRAND GETAWAYS
  Celebrate the season in true style with a festive stay at one of the UK's magnificent historic houses. Jenny Oldaker explores six country piles offering unforgettable Christmas experiences – complete with butler-led tours, live music, and dazzling black-tie galas
• Escape to TALLINN
  With its Hanseatic League heritage and folk art, design and sustainability scene, Tallinn offers an enchanting culture-focused city break, especially in the winter snow, says Polly Allen
• FAIRS & AUCTIONS
  Rosanna Morris shares the best antiques fairs and auctions coming up in December – ideal for gift shopping or for treating yourself. Plus, discover six dealers whose wares make the very best stocking fillers
• Where to buy: vintage stocking fillers
  Give a bijou gift with pre-loved charm
• AUCTION INSIDER
  Tennants Fine Art Auctioneers’ British, European and Asian Ceramics Specialist Jody Beighton shares savvy insights into the swift ceramics market