10. beware the curse of christmas creep

With only three (or four if you’re lucky!) ...

Now, that’s a scary thought, just three paydays! But don’t panic – savvy Donna Davies says with a bit of planning, you can have a fabulous festive season that won’t break Santa’s sack!

FOR JOHN KEATS, AUTUMN WAS THE SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS. HERE, THE COUNTRY LIVING TEAM AND FRIENDS HIGHLIGHT WHAT THIS TIME OF YEAR MEANS TO THEM – FROM CRAFTING WREATHS TO BOTTLING SLOE GIN

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

WHEN CLUTTER MAKES US STRESSED, IT’S TIME TO TACKLE THE SEVEN EMOTION-BASED REASONS WE CLING ON TO OUR STUFF. THE RESULT? A CALMER MIND AND HAPPIER HOME

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