It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

It's not too soon to start thinking about entertaining on the big day, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS.

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WITH the festive season fast approaching, it's time to get your skates on if a stylish kitchen refresh is on the cards, especially if you're hosting, and entertaining family and friends over the holidays.

Here, Looeeze Grossman, founder of The Used Kitchen Company, shares her top tips.

CLEAN AND DECLUTTER

Most of us hold on to mismatched cutlery and crockery, and appliances gather dust at the back of the cupboards, highlights Looeeze. "All of this creates unnecessary clutter - and can eat into valuable worktop, drawer and cupboard space."

She says we should begin by clearing your countertops. "Remove unused appliances, expired pantry items, and anything that no longer serves a purpose. This creates valuable space for holiday baking and decorating, while making your meal preparation less stressful."

"Decluttering isn't just about removing items; it's about displaying things well," she suggests. "There are beautiful jars available now for spices, pasta or grains."

These can act as a stylish accessory for your kitchen. "And can be dressed up with festive touches like cinnamon sticks and dried oranges."

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