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Introducing... Hotel Chocolat’s Stunning Christmas Collection

Alternative Mince Pies (£7.50, 95g) -  You’ll love our new take on this festive tradition with milk chocolate cups filled with layers of praline and salted caramel.

2:35pm Thursday 6th October 2011

Whether you’re buying gifts to wow friends and family, treats to keep around the house, or just a well-deserved festive reward for yourself, look no further than Hotel Chocolat – www.hotelchocolat.co.uk - the luxury British Chocolatier and Cocoa Grower. This year’s Christmas Range is full of stunning ideas for all eventualities, even those difficult to buy for people in your life.

As White as Home

Squint armchair £1,250

3:27pm Friday 30th September 2011

December is the month when each and every home gets its own special makeover to ensure guests feel comfortable, relaxed and inspired with the latest gifts and accessories which transforms your abode from feeling ‘everyday’ to ‘truly special’.

100 days to hunt down the perfect Christmas tree

BCTGA Decorated Tree

3:15pm Friday 30th September 2011

With Christmas just 100 days away, it’s time for families to get their festive planning underway and think about the centrepiece to their home – the Christmas tree.

Experience an Enchanted Christmas

Godiva Xmas Treats

Godiva Chocolatier’s 2011 Christmas Collection offers the taste of enchantment for the festive season. Whether treating a colleague, a fond friend or a young relative, Godiva Chocolatier have thought of something for everyone – from little gestures and indulgent offerings to glittering keepsakes and festive stocking-fillers.

Absolutely Fabulous

Will your latest update provoke exasperation when family and friends plough through its contents, probably thinking ‘didn’t I read something remarkably similar to this last year?

Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Well, you’re the only person who does, as this year’s batch of round robin family newsletters start to hit the doormat, insisting that everything in the garden is rosy

Keep the peace

Happy families – it takes a lot of effort to keep things running smoothly, especially when catering for so many tastes

Plan ahead to ensure your Christmas marathon doesn’t end in tears.

Christmas Fayre

Christmas entertaining party foods. Picture: Waitrose

PROVIDING A decent Christmas spread doesn’t have to be challenging any more. One of the few good things about the criminally fast pace at which we live modern life is that the time-poor cooks in our homes have discovered new ways to put gastronomic delights on our tables without having to spend hours locked in a kitchen.

Fashion

Ben De Lisi – satin ruffle front bandeau dress, £140 and sweetheart bag for a splash of colour, £30. Picture: Debenhams

IT’S PARTY time, and you don’t have a thing to wear. Well, that’s not strictly true, but you fancy something new. Here’s some inspiration for you. Check the dress code and the venue for the party, to ensure you choose an appropriate outfit. Find out whether it’s to be festive, smart casual, lounge or cocktail.

Tresse up for Christmas

Tresse up for Christmas

3:53pm Thursday 18th November 2010

Forget your sparkly clutch bag and vertiginous heels, this year hair has become every woman’s killer accessory. Party season is upon us and revamping your tresses is the easiest way to transform a look, when you have a five minute makeover window on your hands.

Three Steps to Christmas Table Glamour

Christmas Table Glamour

4:52pm Thursday 21st October 2010

The magic is in the detail so this Christmas, create a bit of festive sparkle for you and your dinner guests, whilst watching the pennies, by sprucing up the table in three easy steps. Just follow these top tips from Bostik:

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