The English Home

DRESSED to celebrate

‘The yellow in the kitchen was inspired by Monet’s house in Giverny. I’m so happy we did it because it always feels sunny, even on ghastly, grey days’

oyful sounds of laughter and lively conversation can often be heard from this London townhouse in the run-up to Christmas. Home to cookery author and tableware designer Skye McAlpine, her husband and their two sons, its grand yet comforting style sets the scene for festive celebrations. “One of the things I love most about Christmas is the build-up. We’ll have lots of supper parties and it’s those opportunities to get together with friends and do lots of mini Christmases that I

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