In this issue

This issue we have lots of festive ideas for you to ponder in our December issue. In our main features we have your table settings sorted with lots of inspiration for Christmas day dining, and we also look at all styles of decoration, with options for classic and contemporary homes, for the tree and the rest of the home. With lots of people looking to add a unique touch to their homes at Christmas, we have a few DIY’s from Supercraft Christmas which will help guide you into making your own décor for the home; a great way to get kids involved too! Of course, what would Christmas be without giving something special to those we care about, but it isn’t always easy to know what to buy; hopefully our gift guide will help you out, as we cover men, women, children and even gifts for our furry companions. No matter what though, remember that the thought always counts!

This issue our homes for Christmas are styled in different ways, but each one brings its own kind of festive cheer. In Ballymena we visit Jeny and Clarke’s beautifully unique, self build home where they have a true Scandi styled Christmas home, with creative touches throughout. In Belfast, Mike and Audrey show us their festive home that is steeped with memories collected over the years. In Bray, Elaine has rejuvenated her pretty coastal home that has delicate touches of classic Christmas. Also in Wicklow, we have Emma and Enda’s light filled contemporary home that has been beautifully styled for the season ahead, and John and Charlotte’s unique home that has been beautifully presented with creative flair!

Continuing with our wintry theme, our destination abroad is St Petersburg, which is like stepping into a Russian novel and the perfect snow-filled break, and closer to home we take a look at some of what is going on around Ireland this Christmas. Our cookery this issue offers four festive recipes for you to try at home, from ScandiKitchen Christmas by Brontë Aurell.

Lovato Candles

Lovato Candles offers an unrivalled range of luxury home fragrances, hand-poured using 100 per cent soy wax. Here we learn all about creator Jason Hamilton-Foott’s journey.

1 min

Des Ewing

Des Ewing Residential Architects is an architectural practice based in Holywood County Down that specialises exclusively in design and procurement of high-end bespoke homes.

1 min

Cause For Celebration

Using re-cycled materials, John and Charlotte have managed to create a unique and stylish home in County Wicklow that is packed full of creative flair and beautifully presented for the party season.

4 mins

Simply Unique

Jeny and Clarke opt for a simplistic styled Christmas in their quaint self-build tucked away in Antrim town.

4 mins

Ring In The New

With great vision and a huge amount of creativity Emma and Enda combined their skills to create a sociable light filled contemporary home, from what was a dark 150-year old farmhouse in County Wicklow, perfect for festive occasions.

4 mins

A House For All Seasons

Elaine rejuvenated a pretty coastal house, making a wonderful home that offers comfort and joy to her family and friends all year round.

3 mins

Memories For Christmas

Mike and Audrey from Belfast put a huge amount of time, effort and flair into decorating their home for Christmas. The combination of being avid lovers of the festive season and being keen travellers has led to an impressive collection of Christmas decorations built up over many years with every item holding a special memory for them.

3 mins

Bespoke Charm

Recently, Simon and Patricia have extended and renovated the back of their house, which now boasts a stunning kitchen from Wilson’s Yard within a larger open-plan living and dining area.

3 mins

Destination Ireland: Christmas In Ireland

Ireland is a magical place at Christmas time with plenty going on around the entire country for the whole family to enjoy.

3 mins

Destination Abroad: St Petersburg

Winter in St Petersburg is like walking into a Russian novel. If you are seeking a real winter wonderland, filled with snow then this unique city steeped in history could be the one for you.

3 mins

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