Style At Home

Rainbows have been a symbol of hope and gratitude this year, and the Pop Art collection at John Lewis & Partners is bringing us good vibes for Christmas too. Modern, kitsch and cool, the range features fun baubles and neon lights.

Gaze towards the heavens on a crisp and clear winter’s evening and you’ll be greeted by twinkling stars and the moon in one of its many majestic guises. Bring home some of that celestial beauty with homeware featuring cosmic motifs and astronomy-insp

Bringing back some of the original charm and sense of character was Fransisca’s aim with her traditional Finnish wooden house. Creating an authentic backdrop was key, so walls have been painted in muted tones of grey and winter white, and clad in tim

Meg has turned her dated four-bed semi into a light-filled home with a modern Scandi aesthetic. By using white as the dominant colour throughout, along with high-gloss units and soft colours, she has significantly increased the feeling of space. Simp

Create elegant place settings by putting cutlery in hessian pockets layered on linen napkins. Add sprigs of faux mistletoe tied with engraved ceramic stars. Finish by writing guests' names in gold pen on Kraft luggage tags. ■

Brilliant white walls create the feeling of a light, bright space, even in winter. Paint a fire surround in the same shade and reflect light with a statement wall mirror. Contrast polished surfaces with cosy textures. Layer a mantelpiece with snow-ti

Use made-to-measure glass (a classic New York apartment trick), reflective tiles, or mirror-effect wallpaper (as pictured) to help boost light in a dark nook and increase the overall sense of space. Put even narrow alcoves to use with short lengths

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Give your furry friends an edible Christmas gift. Simply fill a pretty glass jar with cat or dog treats, stacking them neatly, then finish with a paw print bow and personalised gift tag. You're sure to be greeted with festive wags or purrs from the r

Fill empty wall space above a sofa or sideboard with a line-up of wreaths, hung two or three in a row. Add extra glitz by weaving in a set of twinkly micro lights or wiring on mini glass baubles that echo the colour theme of your tree. Bring sparkle

Start the countdown to Christmas by making your own Advent decorations. Fold 24 mini gingerbread houses from card and draw on details, plus a number for every day of Advent, using a white pen. Pop in little gifts, tie with string and hang on your tre

TAKES 25 MINS, PLUS COOLING SERVES 10 3 medium eggs, plus 2 yolks 50g caster sugar 4tsp cornflour 450ml full-fat milk 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds removed 8tbsp Cointreau or Triple Sec 500g chocolate chip brioche, cut into 1cm slices 700g clementi

Satin ribbon Polystyrene wreath base Pins Card Decorative papers Scissors 1 Wind a wide satin ribbon around the wreath base until completely covered, then pin the ends on the back to secure. 2 Cut leaf templates from card – we used three sizes. Trac

Glass jar with lid Caster sugar Iced biscuits Glitter card Scissors Twine 1 Make your own edible snow globe by filling the bottom of a large glass jar with caster sugar to look like snow. Flour would also work, but may stick to your biscuits. 2 Bake

Grey card Selection of white buttons Glue Fine black pen Adhesive pearl gems 1 To make the snowman card, fold a piece of grey card in half and lay flat with the fold at the top. Alternatively, use ready-made card blanks. 2 In the bottom right-hand c

TAKES 2 HRS 45 MINS, PLUS RESTING SERVES 6-8 1 turkey, about 5.5kg 1 lemon, cut in half 1 bulb of garlic, cut in half through the middle 2 bay leaves 2 large carrots, cut into chunks 2 onions, quartered 2 celery sticks, cut into chunks 50g butter, s

This bloomin’ brilliant Sage & Onion Festive Bloomer from Jacksons is the ideal loaf for the ultimate Boxing Day turkey sarnie! It has an intense sage flavour that complements the meat splendidly. Add a few pigs in blankets, a generous dollop of cran