This easy, stylish decoration is quick to achieve, and you can adapt the sugarpaste colour and sprinkles to your taste. Once iced, the decorating takes just minutes.

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Silver and gold sugared almonds on the table offer an extravagant shimmer, like edible sparkly confetti. And I like the way they glint in the candlelight. This year I’m also using candy canes everywhe

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Add a playful accent to staircase or mantelpiece garlands with some extra-large bows in traditional festive colours to produce some extra magic and wonder. Large Red & White Striped Bow, £8, Dunelm He

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