Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler’s associate director Chloe Willis talks entertaining essentials

The gentle crackling of a fire is one of winter’s joys and it can be even more heartening when the fireplace area is decorated with panache

Take the stress out of Christmas planning with updates and hacks that will ensure that you are ready to host even the largest gatherings

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

Your walls are the greatest canvas with which to express the personality of your home, so don’t let them be dull

From last-minute additions that keep the space ordered to decorative touches that spread Christmas joy, give your hallway the festive treatment and ensure a warm welcome into your home