To paraphrase Amy in Little Women, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without at least one new book. Dark evenings, roaring fires, twinkling trees, red wine and excessive consumption of foodstuffs – all point to a night in, curled up with a good (or beautiful book). I’d be more than happy to find any of these under my tree.…
I think we have firmly established that I love a. Christmas and b. presents (the giving and receiving thereof). As such I would say I am very easy to buy for – but not everyone agrees. So, for the final installment of our Christmas gift guide, I give you how to shop for the girls (who think they’re easy but might in fact be rather picky…).…
Party dressing. Words to strike joy – or perhaps fear – into your heart? Here’s how to do it like a grown-up. (Clue: default to black.)…
Three weeks to go ’til The Big Day and we’re well and truly into the swing of the gift guide thing. Today: what to buy for children.…
When it comes to decorating your home for Christmas, we called in the expert: Holly Becker – the woman behind the award-winning design blog, Decor8. Her new book, Decorate for a Party, has the answer to every entertaining style dilemma…including Christmas. Read on for an extract……
We’re beginning to feel an awful lot like we might just, perhaps, maybe be ready to start feeling Christmassy.…
With the festive season in full, joyful swing, chances are that you’ll find yourself at a party – or deciding to dress things up a bit for Christmas day. (Although if you do choose to stay in your pjs, we’re fine with that. You’ll find no judgment here.) So I asked Holly White, one of the crazily stylish, gorgeous fashion girls at GLAMOUR for her top three party dressing tips. And here’s what she said……
If you’re still in the process of decorating your tree or fancy a little something extra to up that festive spirit, then we’ve found the perfect ornaments for you. Press play on the Buble, open the bubbly and decorate like the Christmas-loving loon you are……
If a roast turkey on Christmas Day just isn’t your thing, then James Golding, the brilliant Chef Director of The Pig group of hotels has an alternative. His recipe for Braised Dexter Beef served with Garden Vegetables is just the thing for Christmas Day or any winter’s day Sunday lunch. Enjoy! …
It’s something of a Christmas tradition for us to rustle up some prizes to offer over the festive period. And, this year is no different. Kicking off our Christmas Competition season (in which we’ll offer prizes on different days over the next few weeks) is the chance to win this gorgeous velvet tunic dress from Monsoon, one of our favourite high street brands……