Spare yourself the shopping trip. Who doesn’t love a gift made with love?

Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but it can also be the most stressful if you’re hosting. In the countdown to Christmas, former Good Housekeeping editor Gaby Huddart shares tips and tricks to get your home fit for the festivities

Make Christmas cooking a breeze with these prep-ahead recipes!

Ingredients (Makes 2 large jars) ◆ 500g cherry tomatoes, washed ◆ 4 plump garlic cloves, peeled ◆ 2tsp black peppercorns ◆ 2tsp mustard seeds ◆ 2 bay leaves ◆ 400ml white wine vinegar ◆ 60g caster sug

Channel your creative side and make soaps, bath salts and creams with our expert guide

Turn plain wooden bowls into colourful Christmas serving dishes METHOD Ensure your wooden bowls are clean and dry. Paint each bowl in two base coats of your chosen Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Once dry, d