Ideal Home - Complete Guide to Christmas 2016

149 Pages·2016·31.49 MB·English

by  Helen Stone

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Ilovetherunup–buyinggifts,doingsomething
specialwithmygirlfriends,enjoyingabitoffestive
cheerwithmyneighbours–andIdon’tthinkanyof
useveroutgrowtheexcitementofChristmasEve!
I’mabigfanofthosespontaneousdaysbetween
ChristmasandNewYear,too;daysfilledwithlong
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hunkeringdownonthesofa.Withthisinmind,
we’vefilledthisyear’sCompleteGuidetoChristmas
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CHRISTMAS
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CONTENTS
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Shopping Style ideas Days out
22 10 74
SHOP THE LOOK: SET THE SCENE MAGICAL MARKETS
COSY CABIN FOR FESTIVE CHEER Soakup the wonderful atmosphere
Optforcomfort with natural textures Decoratingideasandcraftprojects
77
togetyou in the festive mood TAKE A COURSE
24
SHOP THE LOOK: THIS CHRISTMAS
18
ART DECO GLAMOUR GO NATURAL Learnanew skill this Christmas
Chooseglittering decs for a glam feel Useseasonalfoliageandcuttingsfrom
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yourgarden to create rustic displays DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
26
SHOP THE LOOK: Taketime out to enjoy these events
28
NOSTALGIC BRIGHTS HAVE A BALL
146
Mixprimary brights for a fun scheme Makeafeature of brilliant baubles PRECIOUS
TIME TOGETHER
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FIND FABULOUS GOLDEN TOUCH Gather the family for some quality time
GIFTS FOR ALL Designan elegant scheme with gold
We’vegotgreatgiftideasforthe Baking
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wholefamily in our shopping guide WRAP IT UP
Stylish finishing touches for your gifts
58 64
OUR FAVOURITE SHOPS SPRINKLE SOME MAGIC
Discoverourtoponlinestoresfor Real home Havefun baking these sweet treats
beautiful and unusual gifts this year
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GIFTS FROM
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ORDER IN A ‘THIS FLAT IS FULL THE KITCHEN
LITTLE LUXURY OF WOW MOMENTS’ Easyrecipeideasforhome-made
Fromcheesestochocolates,find Stealdecoratingideasfromthis presents your friends will love
indulgent Christmas fare online gorgeous apartment in central Paris
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PLAN THE PERFECT
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FESTIVE FOOD NEWS MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU FESTIVE FAVOURITES
Bestbuysforyourtable,including Piecestogiveyourhomeanelegant, Ourpickofthebesttraditional
turkey alternatives and tasty desserts vintage-inspired look this winter Christmas cakes and puddings
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CONTENTS
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BE CANDLE
SAFE
The big day Entertaining Enjoythespecialtouchthat
candlesaddtoyourhome,but
takecaretousethemsafely
★Alwaysplacelitcandleswellaway
88CREATE 120A FABULOUS fromfoliage,furniture,curtainsandsoft
furnishings,andalwaysoutofdraughts
MAGICAL MEMORIES FEAST TO SHARE ★Keepcandlesoutofreachofchildrenandpets
Waysto make the big day extra special Feedacrowd with these recipe ideas ★Neverleaveaburningcandleunattended
★Keepcandlesawayfromhairandclothing
95 124 ★Alwaysplacecandlesuprightinsuitable
FAMILY FUN GAME PLAN GET READY TO PARTY holdersthatcan’teasilyfallover
Fantastic games to keep them busy Prepareyour home for a get-together ★Alwaysbesurethatcandles
are properly extinguished
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Christmas menu PARTY BITES
Serveup some impressive canapés
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THE MAIN EVENT COCKTAIL HOUR
GordonRamsayshareshisfestive Treat guests to delightful drinks
recipesfor a Christmas to remember
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SET THE SCENE
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GO NATURAL
Bringfoliage indoors for rustic style
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SHOP THE LOOK
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HAVE A BALL
Createpretty displays with baubles
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Preparing for the holiday season kicks off the fun, so gather
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