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’Tis the season to throw a party of epic proportions. C&TH has scrambled a crack team of professional partygoers to advise on everything from your outfit to the napkin ring holders
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This season we’re sharing souvenirs from our travels with our nearest and dearest
GIFT GUIDE
INSIDER 147 STAR OF WONDER True blue 150 DESIGN NOTES One-off wreaths 152 CLOSE DOOR, LIGHT FIRE A well-
designed fireplace creates a focal point 153 THE HOLLY & THE IVY The natural
art of laying the table 154 THE ITALIAN JOB A glimpse into
Tricia Guild’s Umbrian retreat
FOOD & TRAVEL 157 DREAM OF CALIFORNICATION Holly
Rubenstein’s guide to the sunshine state 162 THE WEEKENDER New York can’t
be beaten at Christmas, says Caiti Grove 164 THE HOTEL WIZARD Fiona Duncan
takes a very posh train through Portugal 166 THE BUCKET LIST Imogen Heap 168 ROAST WITH THE MOST Pancetta
and porcini make grouse sing 169 FORK & FIELD Clementina Jackson
celebrates a countryside classic 170 HAPPY HOUR Follow Alice Lascelles’ rules
to make a memorable toast every time
ON THE MOVE 171 PROPERTY OF THE MONTH 172 LET’S MOVE TO Brockenhurst 175 FIVE OF THE BEST Party pads
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ON THE COVER Karen Gillan wears dress by Dundas and earrings by David Morris. Fashion Director, Nicole Smallwood. Photographer, Rachell Smith. Art Director, Fleur Harding. Hair by Ken O’Rourke using Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce range. Makeup by Nathalie Eleni using Shiseido and Quantum Botanika
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