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Is there a more festive activity in the run-up to Christmas than assembling and decorating your very own gingerbread house?
Offering hours of fun for kids and adults alike – not to mention delicious snacking opportunities – building a gingerbread house is one of our favourite holiday season traditions.
So, you can bet we were delighted to spot that the Queen s royal pastry chefs have just shared their recipe for the perfect gingerbread house . This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
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As 2020 has been the year that many of us have turned our homes into a makeshift office - we ve needed that a good, strong coffee to get our day started.
Being at home has also allowed us to enjoy the slow pace of a Cafetiere coffee too, and even grind our own beans if we re feeling particularly ambitious that day.
So it s not that much of a surprise to see that a new survey conducted by Hermes has shown that coffee subscriptions have topped the list as the most searched-for item this Christmas.
The effects of multiple lockdowns during the pandemic has also encouraged us to invest in gifts for the home - with personalised chopping boards, bath bombs, and diffusers also making Hermes top ten most searched-for products on Google this year.
The best duvet covers and bedding sets for a stylish bedroom update
How do you choose the right duvet cover to create the perfect sanctuary? Here s what to consider
We ve rounded up 15 of the best duvet covers and bedding sets
An inviting bedding set may not only induce sweet dreams as you tuck yourself in after a long day: it could also provide a much-needed splash of colour, riot of print or array of sensual textures to an otherwise nondescript bedroom.
A new duvet cover or bedspread requires far less of the commitment required when painting the walls or purchasing furniture - we like to think of it as like buying a scarf to brighten up your day, rather than investing in a whole new wardrobe.
The 50 best food and drink gifts for Christmas 2020
Saguaro Cactus glasses are both stylish and practical
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Finding the perfect present for the gourmand in your life can prove daunting; with so many gadgets, gizmos, designer dinnerware and heaps of literature, it s hard to decipher the genuinely useful from the kitchen cupboard fodder.
To make life simpler, we ve looked far and wide for a selection guaranteed to satisfy every interest and budget. There are recipe to provide inspiration, bakeware to produce delicious goods from the kitchen, and smart serveware for the dining room or drinks trolley.