Few potteries operating today capture the mood of comfortable English life as well as Emma Bridgewater. Founded in 1984 when Emma couldn’t find a suitable present for her mother and decided to make on

I’m principally an author and TV presenter. A far cry from my years as a school teacher. As much as I loved it I always dreamed of a job in a more creative industry and for the last 15 years I’ve done

LOVINGLY RENOVATED BY CLAIRE AND SIMON, THIS YORKSHIRE STONE VILLAGE HOME IS THE PICTURE-PERFECT SETTING TO HOST CELEBRATIONS

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

...in need of comforting fragrances for the senses in our homes during these cold, dark months and we are big fans of independent candle crafters St. Eval. Their Winter Thyme (from £5.50, st-eval. com

ENTER MOLLY MAHON’S COTTAGE TO ENCOUNTER INTERIORS FESTOONED WITH CREATIVITY AND CHARM