Interiors: A magical setting for Christmas

The table was laid, the tree sparkled and there was tea by the fire before bedtime. Alanna Gallagher and her team of elves sets the scene for a very special evening


Best shops- last year’s winners

It’s been a busy year for the winners of last year’s competition with sales up in most cases and a lot of good will from customers



Mantle notes

Nothing says festive like a dressed mantelpiece. Alanna Gallagher asked four designers to create fresh looks for top shelf treatment




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