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Editor’s letter

Shopping • 12 WAYS TO DO CHRISTMAS NOW

Dressed to impress • From one giant decorative statement to fully decked-out halls, explore all the ways you can make your mark this season

A vintage Christmas • Nostalgic trimmings that feel warm, beautiful and wonderfully familiar

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The Memory Maker • For the sentimentally minded, Christmas is full of opportunities to press pause and reconnect. From taking some time out for yourself to making it special for those who really matter, let us inspire you to make the most of this meaningful season

Small wonders • This month, Africa Daley-Clarke shares what makes Christmas meaningful in her home, from festive storytelling to magical memories that evolve with every passing year

A quiet moment • It's the perfect time to pause, step outside and enjoy the tranquil beauty of your surroundings, says Adam Kirtland

How to make the season your own • When someone has 'Christmas' in their job title, they can probably be trusted with the tinsel. John Lewis's head of Christmas, Cydney Ball, spends all year bringing together the retailer's seasonal decor and gifting. Here, she shares a few of her own festive traditions

Star quality • Three design insiders share the stories, tastes and traditions behind their collections

Enchanting the senses • Few things catapult us back in time as evocatively or as quickly as scent. Shaun Russell, founder of Scandinavian fragrance brand Skandinavisk, reveals the fragrances that are wrapped up in his festive memories and how to choose scents that will become a tradition in your own home

THE MEMORY MAKER • Cosy textures, festive fragrances and seasonal games for quiet moments and spaces you’ll want to settle into

The Entertainer • Every social butterfly knows the importance of flowing drinks, delicious bites and a little added sparkle, but this year is all about taking things one step further. From shaking up your cocktail parties to designing a showstopping tablescape, consider this your invitation to go all out

Raise your glass • From giving your favourite tipple a new twist to sharpening the finishing touches, Chaz Hardy, portfolio ambassador for spirits maker Pernod Ricard, shares how to mix things up this party season

Sophie Robinson's guide to a joyfully OTT tablescape • The colour expert and House Beautiful columnist shares her secrets to creating a showstopping festive table, from layered place settings to standout seasonal styling tricks

THE ENTERTAINER • Hosting over the holidays? Emily Henson shares the stylish details and thoughtful gestures that will make your visitors feel right at home

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Christmas house rules • Family gatherings are a daily affair for the interior designer and TV personality, whose children and grandchildren share his Cotswolds manor house, so the festive season calls for full-throttle glamour, flamboyant decorating and absolutely no flashing lights

THE ENTERTAINER • The pieces that make the party Bar, glass and tableware that will transform any festive feast

Heritage hues • Create timeless schemes with shades inspired by some of the...