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Festive decor goes bright and bubbly with a Gustaf Westman-style twist

The hit list • This month’s Livingetc-coded guide to covetable designs and gorgeous gems for a holly jolly Yuletide

The gift guide • Our edit of exactly what to buy for everyone on your list (and what to drop hints about for yourself) – happy giving and getting…

Black magic • One of the season’s most bewitching palettes is black, silver and a hint of blue – enchanting in all the right ways

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It’s a wrap • Decorative paper, delightful gift bags, gorgeous ribbons – these brands nail the Christmas wrapping brief

Cocktail – and Christmas – compatible • The Lonso chandelier exemplifies many moods – smart and sleek for elegant soirees and glowy and glittering for fancy-free festivities

Force of nature • Working with wood to make objects for the home and table, Sophie Sellu is a rising design star – and her crafted pieces are great gifts

Full of festive charms • Designer Anya Hindmarch adds wit, whimsy and an eclectic mix of bag charms to up the seasonal ante, as she tells our editor Pip Rich

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Table talk • These fabulous tablescapes from some of our favourite tastemakers are sure to be conversation starters – let the festivities begin

Deck the halls (fast) • Don’t let those garlands get the best of you – clever Christmas prep ideas are served

Disco fever • Glitter balls at the ready – this look is heating up and moves easily into New Year’s Eve mode

Festive fancy • Christmas is the time to pull out all the stops – and even minimalists won’t be able to resist these looks

Whimsical wonderland • A little bit Alice Through the Looking Glass, this aesthetic playfully reinterprets the classic red-and-green Christmas decor scheme

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Colour crush • Silvery green eucalyptus brings quiet to the busy season and beyond, says our colour expert Amy Moorea Wong

Dear designer… • This month, Ananth Ramaswamy of Arall advises on cosy corners, upholstering sofas and why a hit of red makes any room better

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Homes

DRINKS ON THE house • This mid-century modern Beverly Hills home was built for hosting, with a glam bar room worthy of a Hollywood movie at its heart

ALL IS WHITE • Snowy tones and dashes of silver – the pared-back style of this Stockholm apartment looks positively festive

INSPIRED BUYS • Lisa’s Stockholm apartment glistens with wintry whites and shining silver and glass pieces

Good times • Luxury event catering is their day job, so it’s no surprise that this London couple designed their home with entertaining in mind

INSPIRED BUYS • Earthy hues and natural textures take centre stage in Charlie and Josh’s inviting abode – follow their lead with these beauties

SHIMMER & SHINE • This glittering Parisian pad brings the glamour of party season year-round

INSPIRED BUYS • Take your cue from Laurence’s chic aesthetic and warm up your home with gold tones

MOUNTAIN high • Colorado’s epic landscape played a part in the design of this chalet-style home – and what a jaw-dropping retreat it is

House PARTY • Full-on glamour is what’s playing at this disco era, 1970s Milan-inspired apartment owned by a retired...