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What if we did Christmas differently this year? At Platinum, we’ve decided it’s time to rip up the rule book. For years we’ve been looking after everyone else – buying the gifts, basting the turkeys,

...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

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Make life a little sweeter with sensory gifts SUGAR RUSH Jammy blackberry and woody oak make for an enveloping gourmand scent in Miss Dior Essence (£130 for 50ml, dior.com). MILK IT Hotel Chocolat’s l

National radio presenter and midlife make-up afficionado Pandora Christie shares the latest additions to her make-up box, with some great multitaskers and beauty bargains.