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Make.it magical for less

THIS MONTH we love… • Cosy up this December with our roundup of the best things to do, see and buy

‘A stylish Christmas tree isn’t always the most beautiful…’ • Michelle shares her knowledge and keeps it real, with honest advice for creating a home you’ll love

‘I took mum’s kitchen and made it my own’ • Swapping houses with her parents allowed Emily Kowalewska to relive happy memories of Christmases past, while also creating new ones

NATURAL bough • Create a simple seasonal decoration, like Emily’s, to adorn your door or chimney breast

RAISE A TOAST • Say cheers to festive tipples served in glamorous glasses

SPOTLIGHT ON Alpine mist • Succumb to a different kind of cabin fever this Christmas, with a rustic scheme inspired by mountain retreats

The moodboard • Style your own escape with a warm, muted palette and timeless prints

O Christmas tree! • Check out this season’s most covetable high-end festive trends, then style the look for less with our budget buys

The ultimate gift guide! • Find the perfect present for everyone on your list, with more than 110 gifts to browse - all under £21!

Reader HOMES • Take a peek inside reader homes filled with stylish finds and clever decorating ideas

‘Our home comes alive during the festive season’ • With an open-plan space encouraging togetherness, Hollie and Gary Hedley’s period property has all the ingredients for a cosy family Christmas

Homemade CRACKERS • Add a personal touch to your table decorations, inspired by Hollie’s, and make Christmas dinner go with a bang

RUSTIC luxe • Recreate Hollie’s industrial style with natural materials, dramatic colours, and flashes of festive gold

‘It holds our memories and tells our stories’ • With clever budget choices, preloved pieces and plenty of DIY, Ben Favaro and his fiancé, Will, have brought their 1920s home back to life

BOTTLE cover • Make a Santa suit for your favourite tipple and raise a toast to Ben's fun, festive touch

HOLIDAY heritage • Go for an eclectic old-meets-new look, like Ben, by adding playful Yuletide touches to a traditional backdrop of dark wood and plush velvet

‘My first thought was where to put the tree!' • Moving from a city pad to a country cottage has given Joanna Pope the perfect opportunity to fill her home with festive charm

Luxe STOCKING • Be inspired by Joanna to sew an opulent stocking to match your colour scheme

COMFORT and joy • Pair contemporary colours with classic pieces, like Joanna, for a modern spin on a cosy cottage Christmas

Designed for entertaining • Make your cooking and dining spaces the heart of the Christmas celebrations with these must-have ideas for festive entertaining!

GET YOUR HOME READY FOR WINTER • Our expert guide will help you tackle the important jobs before the cold and wet arrives!

5 FAST FIXES TO MAKE YOUR HOME FEEL WARMER

How to boost home security over Christmas • Whether you’re going away for the festive period or simply want to make your home as safe as possible, this month’s expert shares her top tips on how to level-up your home security at this busy time of year

Cut the cost of the big food shop • Once you know how sneaky supermarket marketing can be, you can beat the system and save £££s this Christmas

What we’d never buy in the supermarket at Christmas • We asked three foodie experts to name any items they wouldn’t go to the big stores for and why…

Your guide to a STRESS-FREE CHRISTMAS...