AN IDYLLIC WOODLAND SETTING MEANS AUTHOR AND CONTENT CREATOR LYDIA MILLEN’S HOUSE IS BEAUTIFULLY DECKED WITH BRANCHES OF HER EVERGREEN FAVOURITES

Make life lovely

Sturdy but oh-so-stylish, a new crop of gardenwear can take you from plot to shop and school pick-up. Put these brands on your Christmas wishlist

THROUGH A BLEND OF PLAYFUL PATTERNS, TRADITIONAL TOUCHES AND VIBRANT COLOURS, LOU HAS BROUGHT SO MUCH PERSONALITY TO HER HOME

REAL readers' gardens! Putting the garden to bed ...

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