This Christmas, swathes of golden shades, a dusting of glittering metallics and a bounty of beautiful foliage come together as an enchanting and luminous backdrop for all the festivities

Brilliant designs and places to shop for a home that shines

MOSS STITCH Ch a multiple of 2. Row 1 Dc in fourth ch from hook (skipped chs count as ch-1 sp), (ch1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch) rep to end, turn. Row 2 Ch2 (counts as ch-1 sp throughout), dc in first

Kassia St Clair delves into the history of one of the world’s most unassuming and versatile fabrics, from its ancient beginnings to its surprisingly contemporary applications

Reviews of four tomes ideal for your coffee table – and for perusing during holiday downtime

Take your time with festive decorating this year – dressing your rooms can happen gradually, bringing a new layer of beauty to your home week by week