Let age-old traditions and midwinter foliage inspire a homespun Christmas scheme, creating nostalgic charm with layered rustic textures, artisan pieces and an earthy palette

Genevieve Harris, known as @mrs_trufflepig to her large following on Instagram, shares her baking triumphs, vintage buys and decor ideas from her English country house with her followers. Along with h

Make sure to measure the space where it’s going to go before committing to a tree. There are all sorts of different varieties to choose from, but try to make sure that the tree is healthy before you t

This month, embrace the festive season with an inviting space to gather, decorate with fabric bows and treat yourself or guests to a new set of bed linen

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cotton fabric (main and lining) ■ Lightweight wadding or batting ■ 10mm velvet ribbon (10–20cm length, depending on desired hanging loop) ■ Coordinating thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES

For small-business champion Holly Tucker, the festive season is all about putting a smile on people’s faces with fun and fabulous decorations