Christmas
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Pottery Barn just dropped its first Christmas collection in the UK – these are the pieces of festive decor that the brand does best
I think even Phoebe would approve!
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I got my hands on B&Q's £15 seed advent calendar – it's packed with vegetable and flower seeds
It's perfect for beginners!
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These Christmas trends will be everywhere in December – the best festive looks and star buys from the high street collections
The trends insiders are predicting will be big news in 2025
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If someone gave me this gorgeous coffee advent calendar as a gift I'd be so impressed
You can pick from the ground or whole bean version
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M&S’s viral light-up candles are already selling out, but I’ve found the brands doing it just as well, from Next to Dunelm
The candles make me feel like Christmas has come early
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I got a first look at Aldi's most exciting Christmas specialbuys before they land in store - this is what to watch for
Get your trolley ready, Aldi is about to drop its Christmas homeware
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I'm calling it, this gorgeous tree is replacing a traditional Christmas tree this year – and Amazon is selling one for under £50
Twig trees are the understated Christmas tree trend I'm seeing everywhere this year
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Yankee Candle just dropped the best-smelling advent calendar of 2025 – ‘It makes my home smell like I have just baked cookies’
If you love a festive scent, don't miss out on this Christmas countdown
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Marks & Spencer’s XL Christmas bows are back and bigger than ever! They sell out early every year so grab yours now
They're already flying off the virtual shelves!
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John Lewis’ scented candle advent calendar sold out in two weeks last year – now it’s back, but I don’t think it will hang around for long
If you love season-appropriate home fragrance, this is the advent calendar for you!
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I got my hands on the Jo Malone and Diptyque advent calendar - and this is the one I'd recommend buying
My verdict on these in-demand luxury calendars
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The White Company's hyper-realistic Christmas tree sells out every year – it's back in stock, but I guarantee it won't be by November
Act fast or regret it later
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XL Christmas bows sell out early every festive season – this year, they’re bigger, better, and selling fast
The bigger the Christmas bow the better!
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Next’s Christmas shop is live and already selling out – it's filled with XL festive decorations that combine practicality with style
From festive door stops to draught excluders, this Christmas decor is not only pretty but also practical
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I know it’s early, but Habitat’s bestselling Christmas tree I tested (and loved) last year is back and already selling fast
It looks impressively realistic and is under £150 – need I say more?
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The White Company’s sell-out Advent Calendar is back for 2025 – last year's sold out in a month, so buy it while you can
Run, don't walk!
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Next's Christmas shop is open and teasing this unusual colourway as the breakout decorating trend for December 2025
Next is providing a masterclass on how to do monochrome right
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M&S’s iconic light-up Christmas candles are already selling out – my biggest regret last year was not getting one for myself
My biggest regret last year was not getting one for myself
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John Lewis’ Christmas shop is open, and the decorations are already selling fast – I predict these 12 will sell out first
Run, don't walk, these decorations won't be here come December
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How to grow a Christmas tree from a cutting — 5 simple steps to a free Christmas tree
Simon Akeroyd's expert advice
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What to do with a poinsettia plant after Christmas — 4 simple steps to help you see your plant through to next winter
Keep your plant thriving until next Christmas
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What to do with a wreath after Christmas — 8 creative ways to preserve, reuse and recycle real wreaths
Wondering what to do with a fresh flower and foliage wreath after Christmas? Take a look at these ideas...
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How to store baubles without a storage box - 5 household items that will store ornaments safely for next year
Keep your baubles safe and secure, ready for Christmas 2025
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How to reset your home after Christmas to restore a sense of calm
Follow these 7 steps to get back to normal at home and beat post-Christmas blues
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Every year I save money on Christmas by shopping a year ahead in the Boxing Day sales - these are the bargains I'm snapping up
We might still be in the midst of Christmas 2024, but my trick for big savings next year is to start shopping now
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This all-white coastal house sparkles at Christmas – it has a perfect 'mix of modern and coastal elements'
This is how it's both calming and cosy all year round
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How to turn wrapping paper into bows for last-minute New Year's Eve decorations in 2 simple steps
Don't let your wrapping paper go to waste this year - make these beautiful bows instead
