Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2020 i Ideal Home

Ma Richmond and I are preparing for a different kind of Christmas: fewer-but-better gifts; all homemade food; just one tin of Quality Street…maybe. Usually, we get through a couple in the run up and I have to hide one for Christmas Eve in the shed. But you get the gist – less excessive, more meaningful. As I write, there is still a lot of uncertainty about what the rules will be, but whether we see the fam in the flesh or on screen, the Santa-based excitement of the littlest Richmonds will be as joyous as ever: ‘He’s beeeeen!!!’. Wrapping up Ideal Home’s centenary year seems an appropriate time to tell you that my time as Editor is also coming to a close. I’ve been at IH for 14 years, five…

ECO GREETINGS Send these nature-friendly cards made with paper embedded with seeds. The recipient can plant them in the spring and watch native wildflowers bloom. Also, 5p per card supports the British Beekeeping Association. Plantable bauble-on-string Christmas cards, £15 for four, Green Planet Paper FEEL-GOOD CRACKERS With each plastic-free cracker, £2 is donated to a different charity, from clearing plastic from UK shores, to supporting frontline workers. With jokes written by celebrities, will that make them less eye-roll inducing? Christmas crackers, £24.95 for six, Advent of Change RE-USABLE WRAPS The traditional Japanese wrapping method furoshiki adds even more joy to giving. Pass on the cotton block-printed cloths or re-use them around the home. Furoshiki wrapping cloths, £15 for two, Toast. For more ideas, read Zero waste: gift wrap by Christine…

We adored this house from the moment we walked in,’ says Philippa McFarlane, owner of sandrockhouse.com. ‘We’d been looking for a while, as we were expecting our second son and running out of space. This house was much larger, and the beautifully-proportioned rooms and period features were fabulous. ‘There was work to be done, though. The interior was all dated creams and yellows and, although the house was habitable, the kitchen was small and rickety. The roof, windows and guttering needed redoing, and there was a decrepit, leaky conservatory at the back.’ Top of Philippa and Alistair’s wishlist was a light-flooded, open-plan family kitchen and living area, and once they had sorted out the structural issues, they were eager to push on and bring their vision to life. ‘We’d been…

WHERE TO BUY Wall in Morristown Cream 1241 flat emulsion, £49 for 3.78ltr, Benjamin Moore. Campbell sofa in Lava velvet, £3,200; Parquet coffee table, £550; side table, £190, all Graham and Green. Kilim cushion, £68, Yonder. Abetzi cushion, £66, Oka. Sheepskin rug, £150, Nordic House. Vermont White Spruce artificial 7.5ft tree with lights, £849, Balsam Hill. Paper star, £4.95; Kraft baubles, £12.95 for three, all Berylune. Other decorations, wrap and ribbon, Cox & Cox. Vasa lounge chair, £795, Oka. Round cushion, £50, Lillian Daph. Lily vintage rug, £1,400, Yonder. Hanley lamp, £177, Neptune. Fraser fir garlands with lights, £89 each, Balsam Hill. Greymist kalanchoe stems, £11.50 each; Burgundy eucalyptus sprays, £9.50 each, all Wyld Home. Gold wire LED lights, £10.50, Talking Tables. Terracotta vase, £55; stocking holders, £14.50 each, Cox…

Having lived in a bustling town for many years, Inge Versteegh and Michel Berger wanted a slower pace of life. After finding a 240-year old farmhouse close to Michel’s family in the southern Netherlands, they made the move. The marl stone facade, original barn doors and large inner courtyard featuring an old well captured their hearts. It also had a self-contained one bedroom apartment that Inge could run as a B&B (brookerhof.nl). ‘Having lived in cities all my life, I appreciate the quietness of Limburg but sometimes it’s too quiet,’ she says. ‘That’s why it’s nice to have people staying with us. Our guests are always in a good holiday mood and I like to pamper people.’ Although the inner courtyard needed rebuilding and the decor was old-fashioned, the couple…

The grand exterior of the apartment made its interior all the more disappointing when Mette and Tony first viewed it. False ceilings, thick woodchip wallpaper and a dark and dilapidated kitchen were immediate turn-offs. However, the idea of joining a ready-made community appealed: ‘Called Andelsbolig in Danish, it’s a form of property ownership where, instead of buying it outright, you buy the right to use an apartment in a building that’s owned by a co-operative,’ says Mette. ‘It’s very sociable and the children always have someone to play with. We help each other with school runs, and there’s always someone who has a spare egg if you need it.’ They embarked on a four-month renovation to reveal the property’s stately proportions, removing a wall between the hallway and kitchen to…

NICKY DOBREE, FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR (NICKYDOBREE. COM), with over 20 years’ interior design experience, specialising in luxury ski chalets, villas, contemporary residential interiors and hotel design. JULIA HANDS, FOUNDER, CHAIR AND CEO OF HAND PICKED HOTELS (HANDPICKEDHOTELS.CO.UK), a family-owned collection of 19 heritage hotels and spa resorts launched in 2001. Julia oversaw the redevelopment and interior design of each unique property. LISA RIDGE-VALENTINE, OWNER OF ONLINE STORE LISA VALENTINE HOME AND HOLIDAY PROPERTY QUAY COTTAGE IN LLANDEILO, CARMARTHENSHIRE (LISAVALENTINEHOME.CO.UK). Lisa has owned Quay Cottage for four years. She also helps others to design and furnish their own AirB&Bs.…

We’re in love! RETRO CHIC It’s traditional, but not as you know it. Bespoke By Burlington has heralded a new era of bathroom design with a collection that combines classic silhouettes with bolder colours. Basins and loos come in striking shades of Moon Grey, Alaska Blue and Confetti Pink. Splash out After a mid-century modern look? One piece will deliver it direct to your wash space – the Tile ceramic basin and stand, part of a new collection by Ceramica Globo. Also available in different finishes. Tile collection, from £1,343.59 Ceramica Globo On our wish list... Matki-One’s pivot shower enclosure now comes in new 1400 and 1500mm sizes. Prices start from £924, Matki LIGHTTASTIC! Bathroom lighting has upped its game in the last few years but stylish designs can often…

WHERE TO BUY 1 Edna lamp shade in Chartreuse, £35, Made 2 Large Monstera Deliciosa , £38, Leaf Envy 3 Kartell Masters chair in Mustard, £177, Heal’s 4 Designer’s Choice DC335 The Gardenia flooring, from £70sq m, Amtico 5 Ekedalen extendable table in White, £179, Ikea 6 Brompton canister, £13, Garden Trading 7 Bamboo chopping board worktop overlay, £20, John Lewis & Partners…

Adam and Alex knew this house would need a lot of work from the get-go: ‘It had been rented for 20 years with no investment in it,’ says Adam. We would lie in bed and listen to the rain coming through the roof and dripping onto the ceiling above our heads!’ Getting it up to scratch was a priority. ‘Plus, as a young family, we wanted to maximise the footprint.’ WISH LIST The couple were keen to push the boundaries: ‘We wanted something unusual – a feature that would make our mark. We also wanted a layout that would flow from the front to the back and out to the garden, so we could seamlessly transition from one space to another.’ BIG PLANS The couple hired architect Mick Haley (thegentleman…

Make life easier with a pre-lit tree Can’t be faffed with stringing up loads of fairy lights on the tree this year? Save yourself time and hassle with this pre-lit tree from Cox & Cox. Super-realistic hinged branches that fall into place, together with a whopping 900 twinkling LED lights, ensure this beauty will take you mere minutes to assemble, giving you more time to relax with your feet up. Ultimate pre-lit Christmas tree, £595, Cox & Cox Send Christmas cards via your phone Avoid the shops and post office this year by sending your cards via Moonpig’s brilliant smartphone app. Choose your card, add a message and hit post. Genius. Store your opened wine safely The silicone seal of this neat stopper expands to fit the bottle perfectly, meaning…

BEAN TO CUP A serious bit of kit that means skipping the cafe queue, with steam wand and cleaning tools too. Barista Max, £449, Breville GRAINS FOR GOOD This ethical coffee roaster employs survivors of modern slavery. Monthly Manumix plan, beans or ground, from £8.10, Manumit GRAND FINALE Top off the masterpiece with chocolate or cinnamon sprinkles. Cocoa shaker, £14.99, Barista & Co HOT STUFF Keeps drinks hot for four hours, when on the move or too busy to finish a brew. Blue Granite tumbler with lid, £23, S’well GLAZE OF GLORY Re-create the boutique cafe experience at home with an artisan-style mug. Filey Reactive mug, £5, Dunelm PERFECT FOR ONE The chic angled shape allows water to flow through the coffee evenly. Studio Grey brew coffee dripper, £30, Denby…

GG Stokes grew up in the Cotswolds and moved to London to study fashion styling, photography and creative direction at The London College of Fashion. She pursued a successful career working on fashion shoots for glossy magazines, before becoming an artist. Fashion photography and her connection with it continues to inspire her and currently is the subject of her oil paintings. I’VE BEEN CREATIVE FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. I did fine art at school and was taught how to paint, but I’ve always been obsessed with images of all kinds, particularly photography. When I found fashion and how special it was to create fashion images, it was the perfect vehicle for me at the time, so I stepped away from painting and into photography. My love of…

In 1960 we were… GOING TO TOWN ON TABLE SETTING Would you go pink-with-blue baubles or one huge red bauble plus carnations? Or white twigs and gold stars? Such a world of tablescaping choices to enjoy. In 1989 we were… MASTERING KNIFE SKILLS At Ideal Home we’re proud to combine the practical with the inspirational, and what’s more practical than how to carve the turkey? We hope this page was torn out and kept, and is now spotted with gravy stains. In 1954 we were… HANDING ROUND THE SWEETIE TIN Quality Street, invented in 1936, were the first chocs to be individually wrapped – Harold Mackintosh chose shiny, rustly papers to make opening the tin an exciting experience for the whole family. What can we say? It worked. In 1977…

MOG SHOT Artist Annabelle Pearl will capture the likeness of a beloved cat. Bespoke pet portrait, from £90, Cheshire & Wain PLANT BUDDY Send a surprise leafy delivery. A three- to twelve-month subscription, from £60 for three months, Leaf Envy PET OBSESSED Everything you need for a doggy day spa made from natural ingredients. Ultimate Dog pamper kit, £40, Norfolk Natural Living MODERN TERRARIUM Made from recycled glass, it’ll bring the outside in. Canopy closed garden, £40, LSA International GARDENER’S GIFT Supporting knees while protecting our waterways. Nymans Foliage gardening kneeler, £20, National Trust Shop BACK TO NATURE Sponsor a real piece of English countryside to be returned to the wild, from £30 for 9sq m area, Heal LOVE LETTERS Re-discover the art of letter writing. Monogrammed Potagerie personalised notecard…

MY GO-TO STORES… FRITZ FRYER Restored antique lighting and quality vintage-inspired designs, plus a bespoke service. LOAF A modern take on timeless upholstered pieces in a wide range of fabrics and styles. HEAL’S Elegant, contemporary furniture and homeware, and rich seasonal decorations. STYLIST’S NOTE “For a rich, enveloped room, paint the ceiling and woodwork too, but stick with a light colour on the floor to balance the space”STYLE EDITOR, MICHELA COLLING…

‘Rooms decorated in this grown-up pink are calm and comforting to be in,’ says Marianne Shillingford, creative director of Dulux. ‘This colour works best with friends, so unless you’re decorating a compact bedroom or bathroom, it’s worth experimenting with small amounts and zones of pink rather than going full immersion on all four walls.’ Looking for the perfect partner? ‘Pink and green occur together all the time in nature, creating beautiful and impactful scenes,’ says Dominic Myland, managing director of Mylands. ‘Teaming our Floris, which is vibrant but not too sweet, with bold emerald green makes for a dramatic scheme. A gentle pink paired with tan creates cosiness and warmth; it also partners well with greys for a more sophisticated feel.’ ‘I love the softness of a powdery blush against…

STYLIST’S NOTE “Fronds of seasonal foliage and faux-fur cushions add cosy texture to a monochrome scheme during the winter months ”STEPHANIE DURRANT, SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR…

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Maria Jude lives here with her husband Fred and their children Marcus, 20, Leanna, 17, and Miles, 14. THE PROPERTY A five-bedroom detached 1960s house in north London. WHAT IT COST Bath......................£2,250 Tiles.......................£3,150 Shower....................£750 Loo...........................£850 Taps.........................£550 Vanity unit...........£2,350 Wall lights...............£850 Shutters..................£200 Towel rail.................£450 Mirror.....................£1,750 TOTAL.................£13,150 “It’s wonderful to have this space to relax in at the end of the day”…

WHO LIVES HERE Alex Kuciejewska, a doctor, Adam Oakley, a management consultant, Poppy, 12, and Jacob, nine. THE PROPERTY A five-bed Victorian terrace in north London. THE VALUE  Bought in 2013 for £750,000; now worth around £1.6m. WHAT IT COST Building work.................... ...........................£370,000 Steelwork..........£20,000 Glazing...............£54,000 Flooring................£5,000 Kitchen...............£35,000 Bathrooms........£25,000 TOTAL.............£509,000 “Even in winter, we love sitting in this bright spot, sunning ourselves”…

5 GAME-CHANGING BUYS The products you need to sort, store and organise, so all your living room essentials are to hand and not hidden 1 THE ‘EASY-STACK’ SYSTEM Start small or scale it up – a modular system will give you the flexibility to do both. This stacking system comes in various configurations and has magnetic fixings so it’s easy to arrange, or rearrange, should you need to. BOB storage system, from £240 for a single cube unit, Bisley 2 THE ‘SECRET’ STORAGE Find a home for remote controls, coasters or any other essentials you need within grabbing distance of the sofa. These three nesting tables can be used separately or slotted together, with the smallest doubling as a handy hideout for all your odds and ends. Granboda nest of…

Go virtual! Oculus Quest 64GB, £399, Currys Unlike previous VR headsets, this all-in-one design does not need to be plugged into a PC, giving you the freedom to immerse yourself in fun new worlds, captain the Starship Enterprise, fight Darth Vader, or even work in a pizza restaurant (it’s more fun than it sounds!) THE BEST BIT It can stream events and NASA launches like you were there. The retro choice Mega Drive Mini, £55.97, Sega A huge spoonful of nostalgia for anyone who grew up with Sega and an education in classic gameplay with Sonic the Hedgehog and Earthworm Jim for the youngsters. With two controllers for competitions, just plug it into your TV via HDMI, turn on and enjoy. THE BEST BIT The console comes with 42 classic…

TOOLED UP A muddler, strainer, double jigger and ice tongs all in one handy holder. Barcraft cocktail tool kit and stand, £21.99, Amazon SHAKER MAKER Upgrade their plain shaker with something worthy of a master mixer. Fiesta glass cocktail shaker, £22.50, Oliver Bonas WASTE NOT Made from banana peel, with toffee notes – a true treat. Discarded Spirits Co Banana Peel rum, £29.99 for 500ml, Selfridges QUICK MIX Just-add-water-and-shake cocktails to get the party started fast. Twistails starter pack, £26.99, Amazon GO SUPERSIZE When a plain highball simply won’t do. Gin goblets with gold stems, £25 a pair, John Lewis & Partners STRIKE GOLD Ensure their glasses have something gorgeous to perch on. Sahara metal bar coaster, £10 for four, Sainsbury’s Home ECO-FRIENDLY Ten per cent of the profits from…

We’re in love! MATALAN’S CHRISTMAS CROCKERY With a nostalgic nod to Christmas past, the Robin tableware collection gives us all the cosy, festive feels. The red, white and green design is a classic that can make an appearance year after year. With prices from £3 each, you can collect a full set or update a white dinner service with side plates or bowls. Customised lamps at Pooky The colour-loving lighting expert has found another way to illuminate its lamps. Any of the wooden bases can be painted in 20 of Little Greene’s paint colours. Play with Pooky’s patterned shades, clash with a complementary colour or keep it simple with a tonal match. ONE FOR YOUR WISHLIST This is our kind of page turner – a new coffee table book filled…

LIST LOVERS Just the thing for staying organised while not in the office. Working from Home daily planner desk pad, £6, Martha Brook HELLO BIRDIE! Hang from a branch and watch new residents come flocking. Woven birdhouse, £20, Marie Curie WAKE UP CALL Simple, stylish and essential for never running late again. Odette square alarm clock, £19, Made TRAVEL BUDDY Encourage a loved one to ditch single-use plastics. Green stainless-steel water bottle, £10, Argos HOT STUFF A stylish solution for keen cooks to rest steaming pots and pans. Pink rainbow trivet, £16.95, Rose & Grey SUSTAINABLE STATIONERY Plant and watch them grow into herbs or flowers. Sprout pencils Mindful Thought edition, £9.95, Sprout PAW PRINTS Serve up your four-legged friend’s Christmas dinner in a fancy new dish. Sophie Conran pet…

Statement centrepiece Fill an oversized bowl with offcuts from your Christmas tree. Nestle candleholders or church candles into the foliage for a tabletop focal point. Fireplace flourish Holly is a popular decoration in traditional schemes, but you can give it an elegant, contemporary look with a simple layer of sprigs across the mantelpiece. Green tablescaping Create a living table runner using seasonal potted plants such as cyclamen, and finish each place setting with a simple wreath. Warm welcome Hang garlands of evergreen foliage from banisters for a fuller look, and accessorise them with baubles, twinkling fairy lights and smart ribbons. Delicate display Use asparagus ferns for a modern botanical wreath. Secure sprigs between the sections of a wooden embroidery hoop, fanning out to fill the space. Bottle greens Simply fill…

BEST FOR A SOPHISTICATED STYLE Floris marble matt emulsion, £51 for 2.5ltr, Mylands BEST FOR A CLEAN FINISH Confetti intelligent matt emulsion, £51.50 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene BEST FOR A VINTAGE FEEL Rosie Posie claypaint, £45 for 2.5ltr, Earthborn BEST FOR AN ON-TREND LOOK Pashmina matt emulsion, £18 for 2.5ltr, Crown BEST FOR WARMTH Pink Perfection premium blend v700 walls & ceilings, £29 for 2.5ltr, Valspar at B&Q BEST FOR A VERSATILE SCHEME Sulking Room Pink estate emulsion, £47.95 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball…

Eclectic appeal Choose an array of colours and styles to decorate your tree this season. These vintage-looking baubles are part of the Bloomsbury collection, £10 for five finial assorted baubles or 28 mini assorted baubles, at John Lewis & Partners Pinch of spice Jewel and spice tones make each other glow for a rich and cosy feel in a living room. Choose dirty shades for a mellow mix and enhance the look with firelight and candle flames. Blue note If you already have grey walls, a vibrant mix of sapphire blue, jade green and turquoise will easily elevate the scheme. Dining drama Try a bolder mix of jewel shades for a decadent look in a dining space, choosing shades of the same weight for a harmonious, not clashing, effect. “Add…

Being the smallest bedroom, or having to do double duty, shouldn’t stop a guest room from being a well-functioning and comfortable space. We asked three experts – an interior designer, a hotelier and a holiday cottage owner – how to work with what you have to create a room that will leave your guests feeling well rested and looked after. WHAT’S THE BEST MATTRESS TO SUIT DIFFERENT PEOPLE? ‘The bed is the most important item,’ says interior designer Nicky Dobree, ‘so it needs to have a good mattress. Choose one that is medium-firm, enabling guests to sleep comfortably in most positions.’ Julia Hands of Hand Picked Hotels loves Hypnos Landsdowe cashmere mattresses for their quality, durability and comfort. ‘Hotel guests have even asked where they could buy one,’ she says.…

1 ADD FESTIVE KERB APPEAL Scale up outdoor decorations this Christmas. Create symmetry with a pair of potted trees in cheery red tubs stood either side of the doorway, then go big with a supersized wreath laden with berries to deck the front door. 2 TRY AN ALL-IN-ONE TREE Forget tangled cables and invest in a pre-lit Christmas tree so you’ve none of the hassle. Easy to assemble, with posable branches, lights are evenly spaced for a uniform look. 3 CREATE A STARRY DISPLAY Make a dining table the focal point by hanging an assortment of stars from above, using lengths of ribbon and lightweight decorations. Suspend at staggered heights. 4 FLOAT MINI CANDLES Make an easy table centrepiece. Stand a footed glass serving bowl inside a shallow dish filled…

Rebecca MacDonald lives here with her husband Kenny and their three-year-old son, Bryce. THE PROPERTY An end-of-terrace house, built in 1913, in Glasgow. WHAT IT COST Cabinetry.............£8,000 Worktops.............£3,000 Sink..........................£450 Tap.........................£1,600 Appliances...........£5,875 Flooring...............£6,000 Lighting...................£500 TOTAL...............£25,425 “We wanted to create a fun, open-plan family space while our son was still little”…

DRESSER OF DREAMS Set up a home bar in the larder section of this storage cupboard. Somerton storage cupboard in Baltic Green, from £6,800, Kitchen Makers CLEVER SOLUTION Turn the tightest space into a larder – this design can be made to fit your dimensions. Corner larder in hand-painted finish, £1,584, John Willies KITCHEN KIT-OUT Organise your bulk buys in style with this classic larder. Butler’s pantry, from £1,150, LochAnna Kitchens COUNTRY VIBE Perfect as a baking cupboard – there’s space for dry ingredients, mixing bowls and tins. Rhubard larder cupboard, £854, Loaf “Pantries and larders are starting to be seen as ‘must haves’ – a trend that will likely grow as the space’s functionality becomes more diverse”PAUL JENKINSON, LOCHANNA KITCHENS HIDDEN DELIGHTS Open the doors to find a storage…

WHERE TO BUY 1 Pelipal Leonardo 109 vanity cabinet, £2,532, InHouse Inspired Room Design 2 Forum Apus circular LED mirror, £78.70, Victorian Plumbing 3 Arcade LED bathroom oval base wall light with Silver chiffon shade, £146, Sanctuary Bathrooms 4 Vivid heated towel rail, from £692, Vogue UK 5 Supreme Hygro towels in Orchid, from £4, Christy 6 Stream double-ended bath, £1,795, Waters Baths of Ashbourne…

1 THEY ACCOMMODATE WIDE CORNER OPENINGS A structural engineer can design a cantilever system to make sure the corner is supported and doesn’t move too much for the glass doors beneath. 2 AN UPPER STOREY COMPLICATES THINGS If the corner is going in an existing wall with storeys above, you can support the load above on props, while the beams or box frames are installed. When they are removed, the load will settle onto the beams. 3 YOU CAN CREATE ZONES Using a different colour or material beneath a cantilevered structure will underline the absence of the supporting corner. 4 IT CREATES AN OPEN FEEL A flush threshold with the outside surface blurs the definition between indoor and outdoor, making the garden and the interior feel like one large room.…

FREE YOUR MIND Lived in by day but tidy by night is my golden rule. Visual distractions (too many things in our sight line) can make it hard to switch off as we’re processing everything we see all of the time, whether we realise it or not. CREATE ORDER Things left lying out on a coffee table can look messy, such as remote controls, but simply adding a tray is a game changer, as items look intentionally placed and instantly neater. KEEP OR DUMP? Often we hold on to things for no real reason. Stacks of CDs and DVDs take up a lot of space but can easily be downloaded. As long as you can find your favourite films somewhere online, then perhaps the physical items aren’t needed. CUT OUT…

MEASURE UP Essential accessory with artisan style. Bloomingville Kendra stoneware measuring spoons, £19, Nordic Nest BEAT IT The ultimate piece of baking kit. Artisan 4.8ltr stand mixer in Fog Blue, £499, KitchenAid GOLDEN CROWN A must-have for creating traditional festive cakes. Nordic Ware gold lotus bundt pan, £45, Harrods FEEL-GOOD FACTOR Promoting mindfulness through baking. Bread Therapy by Pauline Beaumont, £12.99, Hodder & Stoughton HAND PRINTED Keep loaves and rolls fresher for longer. Linen bread bag, £24, Helen Round Designs at Etsy FINE IMPRESSION Create pretty pastry patterns with a festive twist. Snowflake Press birch rolling pin, £9.99, Marie Curie CENTRE STAGE The perfect way to serve baked goods in style all year round. Mince pie cake stand, £40, The White Company WHISK AWAY With beaters, dough hooks, whisk and…

Celebration stu ffing SERVES 16 (suitable for freezing) READY IN 15 mins INGREDIENTS • 2tbsp olive oil • 2 onions, finely chopped • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 150g fresh white breadcrumbs • 150g pecan nuts, finely chopped • 150g dried cranberries, finely chopped • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange • 4tbsp each chopped parsley and chopped sage • 2tbsp brandy or lemon juice • 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 Heat the oil in a pan, then fry the onion and garlic for 10 mins to soften, but not brown. 2 Tip into a bowl with all the remaining ingredients. Season and mix thoroughly. 3 Roll into balls or use to make the wreath, the en croute or to stuff the turkey. Madeira turkey gravy SERVES 8; suitable for freezing READY IN 15 mins INGREDIENTS • Turkey roasting…

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THE ORIGINAL If it wasn’t for the illustrated image and the dodgy ceramic grapes in the background, you’d be forgiven for thinking this was a current Christmas tablescape. Handmade centrepieces and boughs are everywhere this year, along with star-shaped decorations. And while gold never goes out of style, it’s the polished brass highlights that make it feel ahead of its time. THE UPDATE The surprisingly fresh palette of pink, white and gold, rather than traditional red and green, felt like a modern spin we’ve been used to seeing in recent years. We’ve taken the tableware one step further with more blush accents and an abstract, foil finish that will glam up the table for Christmas, New Year’s Eve and beyond into 2021.…