Christmas ideas
Decoration
The joys of spending Christmas in a hotel
Lucy Clayton extolls the pleasures of running away from Christmas stress and letting a hotel do all the hosting instead
Decoration
Florist Milli Proust on bringing the outside in for Christmas
When it comes to decorating with foliage, Milli Proust has more than a few ideas for Christmas
Decoration
A shoppable Christmas scheme of layered textiles and warm berry tones
Layered textiles in warm tones of pink, red and cinnamon create an inviting backdrop for traditional decorations and trimmings hand-picked by Ruth Sleightholme.
Travel
The loveliest festive traditions from around the world to extend the holiday season
Some of the loveliest traditions to know about – and potentially put into practice - from around the world, from Swiss Advent windows to Scandinavian St Lucia's Day
Decoration
Shoppable Christmas tablescapes inspired by our archives
Drawing on some of the most charming Christmas shoots in our roster, we have created lovely table settings in six different styles
Christmas meals
The duo behind Wild by Tart on their ideal Christmas breakfast
Don’t let Christmas lunch overshadow the potential for a wonderful Christmas morning breakfast – Lucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones of Wild By Tart have the start to your big day covered
Food & Drink
How and why to drink sweet wine this Christmas
From the dried-fruit flavours of port to the honeyed notes of Sauternes, Christmas is the perfect occasion for sweet wines. Three experts share their tips
Shopping
What the H&G team want for Christmas
We've canvassed the House & Garden office, asking our writers and editors what they want the most for Christmas…
Christmas ideas
Everything you need for the great Christmas party comeback
Hosting a Christmas party this year? We've got everything you need, from decoration ideas to festive recipes to feed a crowd