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COVER STYLE FEATURE It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas

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Reader letters and competition The Edit – news My Design Life – Debbie Caruana Dingli Style feature - It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas

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Christmas with the Kids Home 1 - Rock n roll star Home 2 - Cool Fusion Home 3 – A Light Touch Christmas Gift Guide Festive foliage Christmas cheers Eat, drink & be merry Essential suppliers Address book Back Story – Juicy Salif 007

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This Issue.

Welcome to the December issue of the magazine which is unashamedly full of the Christmas spirit; if you are currently in a ‘Bah Humbug!’ frame of mind, I hope that it helps inspire you to a merrier mood. If you’re looking for a Christmas theme for your decorations and table this year, then look no further than pages 025 - 029. Metallics are a strong current trend and here we have combined them with greenery and glass for a beautifully fresh look, as well as mixed them with black for a richly dramatic vibe. Also in the issue are ideas for lovely decorations to make with children and stunning DIY wreaths. Of course, Christmas is also about feasting and as well as recipes for a fabulous three-course meal - with a wine recommendation to match each dish - we also have cocktails to take you from Christmas morning to night. The magazine is also filled with plenty of Christmas gift inspiration too – everything you need for a stylish - and delicious - Christmas. All that is left for me to say is, on behalf of everyone at HOMEWORKS I thank you for your support throughout this year, and wish you all a joyful Christmas and a very happy and successful 2018.

PUBLISHER MARC SPITERI HOMEWORKS is published by Writeon Limited. and is a registered trademark of Writeon Limited. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the Publisher is prohibited. All rights reserved. Dates, information and prices quoted are believed to be correct at time of going to press but are subject to change and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. Neither the editor no publisher accept responsibility for any material submitted, whether photographic or otherwise. While we endeavour to ensure that firms and organisations mentioned are reputable, the editor can give no guarantee that they will fulfil their obligations under all circumstances. © 2017

EDITOR RACHEL LOOS ART DIRECTOR MARC SPITERI DESIGN JONATHAN RYAN

PHOTOGRAPHY ALAN CARVILLE GREG COX WARREN HEATH TONIO LOMBARDI MAS SEAN MALLIA CONTRIBUTORS MANDY ALLEN JAMES AQUILINA JUSTINE BARTOLO KEVIN BONELLO GLORIA CAMILLERI PETER CUTAJAR LORINDA MAMO GEORGES MEEKERS

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HILDA WROTE: ‘For many years now I have been thoroughly enjoying Homeworks magazines. Unlike other magazines which I leaf through in a couple of minutes and discard, I can spend hours enjoying Homeworks. What I love about them is that they have a local touch and inspiration which you can never get from other interior design books and magazines. What I would like to see more of is beautiful interiors using reclaimed furniture or material. Every piece has its story; and that is the beauty of it. I love the mix of old and new when it is harmoniously blended into a comfortable space, and using reclaimed pieces or material keeps our beautiful maltese signature style alive.’

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LET’S TWIST These eye-catching Spiral Lamps are made of twisted straps of leather that are on one side, natural, on the other reflective. Beautifully crafted by Swiss design company Atelier Oï, they are part of this year’s ‘nomades collection’ for Louis Vuitton. Each year for the past five years, the French fashion house has asked a selection of the world’s most exciting designers, both established and new, to add to this collecton that features objects inspired by travel. The Spiral Lamp is available in two sizes and three colours - red, beige with gold, and blue with silver. They’re definitely on our Christmas list. www.atelier-oi.ch

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TURN UP THE TINSEL Once considered decidedy uncool, this Christmas tinsel has been rehabilitated and is once more joyously adding sparkle to the festive season. And it’s no longer just in block colours but in versions that are multi-coloured and iridescent.

Rainbow tinsel at John Lewis

TREE LIFE Mini Christmas tree sculptures are a chic way to decorate a surface. Also available in black.

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COOL CHRISTMAS LOOKS Au naturel For those who shudder at the thought of over the top colour, nature and natural materials are still big. Zara Home

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Honeycomb and ornamental paper balls have been having a moment for a while now, usually found decorating wedding locations.

Now they’re a high-impact Christmas decoration too, used to decorate banisters or hung from the ceiling. Rockett St George

Feeling blue Royal blue is teamed with gold for a luxe look or with white for a winter palace vibe. Debenhams

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FEELING FRUITY Pineapples as a design motif are all the rage and these hand-made pineapple candlesticks, with a 22 carat gold leaf, are just the thing to give your festive celebration a shot of the fun factor. Mdina Glass

WATCH THE BIRDIE Animals and birds feature heavily, adding a whimsical touch to a Christmas decor. Bauble from Maison + Lumiere

OVER THE RAINBOW Hand-blown by skilled craftsmen using centuries-old methods, these stunning Rhiain vases are created by mixing a variety of minerals and metals with molten glass during the shaping process that is carried out at a temperature above 1,500 °C. At this stage natural features including colour movement, small bubbles and surface textures can occur, accentuating the handmade provenance and individuality of each piece. Luxonas

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Debbie Caruana Dingli comes from a well-known artistic family and is herself now one of Malta’s foremost contemporary artists. Mostly self-taught, her work encompasses portraits as well paintings that focus on political and social events

I live in… a townhouse by the church in Siggiewi. Red door, windows and balcony. I love Siggiewi. It is quiet and has no high-rise buildings. Life is slower here. I could happily remain in my little neck of the woods.

The most useful item in my house is: definitely...Me! I live with sons, dogs and a cat here. I do virtually everything in the house, so I am the most useful item in the house. My broom is a close runner up.

I make coffee with...

Nescafe Gold Blend and milk. No coffee machine for me. I need 3 or 4 mugs a day to function, to walk straight and to think with some logic.

I could not live without...

My partner, my family, my dogs, close friends, the sea and my painting. Quite a wealth of precious things, there!

I am inspired by... current events and very much by the way people treat each other. I had an exhibition called ‘Games People Play.’ It was all about relationships between various characters. I seem to people watch a lot. I had also tried to bring a human element into the immigrant saga when they began to arrive in boatloads and people had no idea how to react. When something is very much on my mind, as Daphne’s murder was recently....I will paint my feelings.

My working day entails.... painting only after lunch. Everyday from 2pm till 5pm ...after coffee, of course. And chocolate filled mints for good luck., I often go on painting way past five if caught up but my dogs, Elsa, Tottie and Pepper, know that it is time for their second walk. In between walks they are very good and sit on the sofa patiently.

Art can have an impact by... its bluntness, its spelling things out as they are; its ‘in-your-face’ effect.

John Singer Sargent Artists are there to open up the eyes of the public, to make them stop, look and think.

Artists that I admire most are...

John Singer Sargent for his immense talent with a

brush – the mastery and freshness of his brushwork - and also Chaim Soutine, whose portraits I should see in London this December. I can’t wait!

The public building I most love to visit... is the National Portrait Gallery in London, but also the [Musée d’]Orsay, the Prado, The National Scottish Art Museum, MOMA, The Peggy Guggenheim in Venice and many other art museums. A building that literally took my breath away was the ongoing Gaudi Cathedral in Barcelona. I will never feel that same awe as the first time I stepped into it. Nature all around!

Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

My favourite interior design classic... could be an individually upholstered flowered armchair. Though I do not own one and though I do not have an inkling about classic interior design.

The work I would like to be remembered for...

Fat Bastard is ‘FAT BASTARD’.

I am doing one in a similar vein called ‘ There are Crooks Everywhere’. And there are SO many crooks that I have ordered two side panels to fit in more crooks.

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High Glamour The new catalogue from Spanish company, Lola Glamour, is full of beautiful and highly decorative pieces that will have your living room looking amazing long after Christmas is over. The Matrioskas collection is inspired by the court of King Philip II of Spain, mixing styles, textures and colours for amazing looking pieces such as this spectacular sideboard. Satariano

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Gold For Delicata’s 2016 Gran Cavalier Merlot The outstanding 2016 vintage of Gran Cavalier Merlot, D.O.K. Malta, Superior, has been awarded a Gold medal as well as the Premio Della Stampa at the 2017 Emozioni dal Mondo Merlot e Cabernet Insieme international wine competition, which was recently held in Bergamo, Italy.

The contest is organised by the Vignaioli Bergamaschi S.C.A. and only reviews wines made from the three red-skinned grape varieties - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Seventy-six wine judges from around the world made up the judging panels of this year’s 13th edition of the competition and between them they evaluated 256 samples produced in 23 different countries.

The tasting is governed by the Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV). Only 30% of the samples submitted can be awarded a medal and to win a Gold medal the wines must be awarded between 85 to 100 points. The Premio Della Stampa (Press Prize) is a special award commended by a special commission of wine journalists to a country’s highest scoring Gold medal winning wine.

This red wine of distinction is skilfully created by Delicata.

It tastes delicate and is reminiscent of the classic French style that made Bordeaux claret popular, but with that added pleasurable dusty and faintly savoury Maltese hallmark to it.

This cask-aged Gran Cavalier varietal is poised to become an iconic example of Merlot of Malta. Previous vintages of Gran Cavalier merlot were awarded three gold and three bronze medals at competitions such as the Challenge International du Vin held in Bourg, the International Wine Challenge and the International Wine and Spirit Competition, in the United Kingdom.

The impressive list of honours of this multiple medal-winning wine shows that Maltese Merlot can hold serious equity. When handled by a skilful winemaker, locally grown Merlot could very well be Malta’s most promising red variety for mind-blowing wines of pedigree.

The latest medal and press prize bring Delicata’s total international wine award count up to 121 awards. A quarter of these awards were won in the last four years, all under the direct stewardship of Matthew Delicata, the winery’s chief winemaker.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

THIS SEASON, DECK YOUR HALLS (AND TABLE), WITH GLEAMING METALLICS MIXED WITH GLASS AND LASHINGS OF GREENERY

Door garland Create a lovely garland by mixing greenery with gold spray-painted seed pods and dried flowers. Wrap the stems in gold craft wire

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A CELEBRATION TABLE A natural scheme is given a festive finish with a combination of candles and greenery. On the table plain black plates (try Atrium or John Lewis) are teamed with silver vintage-style cutlery (see the Vintage hammeredeffect steel cutlery at Zara Home).

Decoration is simple but effective: plain glass bottles are turned into candle holders and vases. Spraypainted seed pods add a lovely touch of gold Styling: Shelley Street Photography: Warren Heath

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Crinkle brown paper, flatten out and then use as wrapping. Tie with brown string and add a sprig naturally green or painted gold TOP RIGHT

Centre the table with candles, framing them with greenery BOTTOM LEFT

Black plates are lifted with frosted white glasses (for similar, see Zara Home). Linen napkins are simply tied with brown string BOTTOM RIGHT

Fill bottles with cool, boiled water and fill with sprigs of herbs or other greenery.

Top with a tapered white candle

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Combine black and gold with flashes of fresh green for a glamorous and but elegant look. Make your own place cards with black cardboard, the names written in gold ink. Black tablecloth, Butlers; AYTM Forest candle holder, Loft; gold sequinned table runner, NEXT Home; Large gilded plates, gold cutlery and gold wine glasses, bone china bowls with silver rim and white napkins, all Zara Home.

24k gold-plated Triband napkin ring by L’Objet, camilleriparismode Styling: Lillie Helena Photography: MAS, Tonio Lombardi

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Wrap presents in gold paper, from Gajet, layer black ribbon over white, and finish with a gold bow TOP RIGHT

Christmas Tree, Alistair’s, decorated with small gold baubles, Debenhams; large gold baules, Tal-Lira; white and silver, black rippled and matt black baubles, all NEXT Home. Black Alu Cone, Loft; black lanterns, Butlers.

Candle holders on sideboard, Tom Dixon BOTTOM LEFT

Table dressed for Christmas (as left) BOTTOM RIGHT

Brucs clock, Loft; Christmas garland, glass bottles with cork top and silver cups, Butlers; pine cones sprayed lightly with silver paint, stylist’s own

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Christmas with the kids Create those special Christmas memories by making your own decorations with children. Here are three that look lovely but are simple enough for even the smallest of hands...

Decorations: Lorinda Mamo Photographs: MAS

For a step-by-step visual illustration on how to make these Christmas decorations go to www.homeworks.com.mt

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Burlap Christmas Baubles YOU WILL NEED: Twine Burlap fabric Styrofoam balls Bells Ribbon HOW TO: • Cut burlap fabric into strips the length of the ball from top to bottom.

• Cut a length of twine for each ball, about 20cm.

• String a bell or two through and knot the ends together.

• Poke a hole into the top centre of the Styrofoam ball and push the knot of the twine into it.

• Take the first strip of burlap and put some hot glue at the top of the strip.

• Place it right at the top and wait a few seconds for the glue to dry.

• Stretch the strip over the ball and glue the end to the bottom of the ball.

• Continue to place one strip after another, overlapping each one slightly until you cover the entire ball.

• Tie a decorative ribbon at the top of the balls.

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CHRISTMAS DECOR HW

Star Garland

Ribbon Christmas Tree

YOU WILL NEED:

YOU WILL NEED:

Twine, with extra lengths for hanging the stars Metallic glitter paper sheets Star shape pattern (2 sizes)

Wooden twig, 15-20cm long for each tree Twine Decorative ribbons

HOW TO:

HOW TO:

• Cut twine the length of the area that you need and add an extra half of your length to allow for tying and draping.

• Trace the star shapes onto the glitter paper and cut.

• Glue two sides of the stars together so the star has two glittery sides.

• Poke a hole at the top of each larger star.

• String this first star and tie a knot so it stays in place.

• Continue to add the larger stars leaving a space between each.

• Poke a hole through the bottom of each of the larger stars and thread a shorter length of twine and knot at the back so the twine stays in place.

• Now take a small star and poke a hole at the top and thread the end of the hanging twine through that and knot at the back.

• Continue for as many star lengths as you need.

• Knot lengths of twine in the middle of each of the spaced stars and hang a star at the end of the twine.

Poke a hole in the star, thread twine through and knot.

• Hang in place

• Wrap twine over the top of the twig, create a loop and glue to secure.

• Starting from one end of the twig, tie a variety of ribbons around the twig.

• Continue until the twig is covered.

• Trim the ribbons to shape the tree.

• Iron the ribbons slightly to help them flatten.

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Turn the page for a fabulous apartment that celebrates the rock n’ roll spirit, interior designer Vera Sant Fournier playing with the drama of black in masterly style. Quite different in mood is the house following, on page 042, which is a study in serenity in white. On page 050, the home featured illustrates how perfectly-sited lighting, this time done by interior and lighting designer Maria Mercieca, can transform a cold old house into a warm and welcoming one 035

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R Wall art: the living room is dominated by the Jimi Hendrix installation by artist Mark Mallia who was commissioned by Vera. The image of the singer has been darkened to black and printed on perspex for an almost three-dimensional look.

Along the bottom are the lyrics of the song ‘Little Wings’. An armchair creates a cosy reading area which also features a cowhide rug. ‘It screams rock n’ roll,’ says Vera 036

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MONOCHROME IS GIVEN THE DESIGNER TREATMENT FOR AN APARTMENT THAT’S BOLD AND STRONG BUT ELEGANT TOO...

Photography: Sean Malia Interior design and styling: Vera Sant Fournier Words: Rachel Loos

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nspired by the high-impact style of the show Miami Vice which he watched as a child, the brief from the owner of this super-stylish apartment to interior designer Vera Saint Fournier was to the point. ‘It was just a few words: black, white and Jimi Hendrix,’ laughs Vera. ‘I said to him, “Is that it? Are you happy to leave it all to us?” and he said “yes”.

And so Vera and her team got to work. The apartment in the smart Tigné Point development is high-spec but otherwise was a blank canvas with stone floors and white walls. Today, it is a sleekly modern space where all the pieces are custommade in high quality materials and the vibe is elegant sophistication with an edge.

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‘Black is not a colour to be scared of. It is is elegant and regal and shows a sense of confidence in the person whose home it is’ Dining room: the dining table in crocodile-print leather was sourced from Fendi Casa in Rome and around it are chairs upholstered in velvet, the copper shade picked up in the pendant light above; it’s a hand-made copper light

by Italian firm, Catellani & Smith. The sheer, striped curtains keep the black feeling light, and layered, allow the flow of light into the room to be controlled simply by pulling the curtains across and overlapping the stripes. Just seen is a custom-designed TV unit of black marble with copper veining

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Kitchen: the all-white open-plan kitchen features a black fridge to finish the black column that starts on the opposite wall

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Above, living space: A large corner sofa defines the main living room area and, as in the rest of the apartment, metallics inject glamour Left, bedroom: the wallcovering behind the bed is made of mother-of-pearl and silver. ‘Mother-of-pearl speaks to the seaside aspect and give a sense of serenity,’ explains Vera. ‘And the silver plays with the reflections of the light. The bed is upholstered in an eco-leatherette that also has a light shimmer effect. Behind the bed, the wall hides a walk-in wardrobe and bathroom

Black has been introduced subtly. Long dark walls would have felt incongruous in an apartment that looked out over the water; instead, part way down the apartment, a wide column has been done in black, the colour continuing across the ceiling and then down into the kitchen, where a black fridge continues the look of the column on the opposite wall.

The colour has also been brought in through furniture and fittings, in particular the statement dining table in crocodileprint leather which was requested by the client, and sourced from Fendi Casa in Rome. The sheer, striped curtains keep the dark shade feeling light, but are layered. ‘This allows the client to play around with how much natural light comes into the apartment,’ says Vera.

‘Most people are taken aback by black,’ she continues. ‘We want to show people that it is not a colour to be scared of. In fact, it is elegant and regal and shows a sense of confidence in the person whose home it is.’

The apartment’s talking point is undoubtedly the largescale Jimi Hendrix installation which commands attention in the open-plan living space. The image of the singer has been darkened to black and printed on perspex for an almost three-dimensional look. Placed over a sideboard at one end of the main living space, but seen from the dining area as well, the work sets the rock n’ roll tone of the space. ‘At the time I was single and I wanted a rock-star bachelor pad,’ says the homeowner. ‘And that’s what I got!’

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cool fusion Take white walls, add an abundance of texture along with vintage and modern furniture and the end result is a lovely, tranquil and feel-good space...

Photographs: Warren Heath Styling: Shelley Street Words: Mandy Allen

Living room: centrepiece at Christmas is the tree – not green, but a Karoo thorn three that has been painted white for a striking effect. On it are hung baubles in black, silver and wood.

A built-in, low-level shelf on either side of the fireplace is used to display a collection of black and white artworks and photography. The day bed is a DIY piece made with builder’s palettes and the side-table is an old tree trunk. Keeping it modern is a sleek sofa (not seen)

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‘My colours are beach-pebble shades - charcoals, greys and chalk rather than slavish monochrome’

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Dining table: Shelley’s festive table is all about crisp white items as well as typical South African patterns underpinned by strong black accents and a layering of materials, tones and textures.

There are additional inventive twists in the form of beaded necklaces as napkin rings as well as cheap drinking glasses given a luxe ‘dipped effect’ using masking tape to demarcate a neat line and finished with gold spray paint Dining area: monochrome is made warm, engaging and characterful with the inclusion of vintage, organic and rustic elements. The table is of simple Oregon pine with turned legs and has been lacquered in black. Lunch is set with a mix-and-match assortment of seating (visible are two original Panton S chairs). The cupboard in the back ground is an antique South African Railways locker made from Oregon pine

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here’s no more apt a description of Shelley Street’s home than a sanctuary for the senses. We’re talking the whole checklist: all white sun-drenched spaces anchored by a carefully composed monochrome palette, soaring ceilings, nubbly textures, a contented cat dozing on a daybed, large sash windows offering glimpses of a milkwood tree and other tangled greenery outside, an artful mix-and-match of furniture, artworks and family heirlooms and, from the kitchen, the pleasant aroma of coffee and lemons – the entire scene set against the hushed backing track of classical music.

Shelley’s home may be in a hip and happening street in central Cape Town, but, she says, ‘once the door is closed, we feel so far away from the bustle of the city centre.’

Stylist Shelley, who runs Space Solutions, her own creative branding studio, lives in a 19th century house which features large, industrial-style windows through which light floods in. Key to her soothing aesthetic is the home’s soft monochrome palette. The walls may be white but to this blank canvas she has added warm neutrals. ‘My colours are beach-pebble shades - charcoals, greys and chalk - rather than slavish monochrome,’ she says.

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Top left, window scene: the wreath hanging on the industrial-style windows was made by Shelley using Cape fynbos (an indigenous bush). To this she added bits of wood, old corks and a few pine cones before spray-painting it matt black and adding hand-carved birds to give it a whimsical, fairytale character. Below are Christmas-inspired objects along with Shelley’s framed black and white photographs and collected ephemera Above, kitchen: the open-plan kitchen is an inviting but practical, utilitarian space. Floating shelves host everyday objects as well as special collectables and inherited ones. The hanging lights are original 50s pendant shades. The hand-carved African chair is a favourite of Shelley’s. Tall steel-framed glass doors lead onto a small courtyard, and allow the greenery to feel as if it is overlapping with the interior landscape Left, workspace: free-floating shelves provide a surface for a display that incorporates black and white photographs, etchings that have yellowed with time, fine art illustrations, African pieces and collections of found natural objects such as shells, skulls, antlers, nests, seed pods and coral

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Bedroom: decoration is limited with the exception of a small bedside vignette, two watercolour paintings inherited from her Dutch grandparents, a Tolomeo desk lamp and Jurgen Bey’s Light Shade Shade Ă˜70 chandelier-light by Dutch design studio, Moooi. Natural light and greenery from a tiny courtyard space lends to the meditative atmosphere

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Texture is also important and can be found in the many inherited and salvaged pieces, and those that reference nature.

But to these are added original Mid-century Modern pieces by Panton, Eames and Bertoia, which ensure a contemporary feel.

Artwork is a passion of Shelley’s and as well as many black and white photographs are old etchings and photographs. These are combined with beautiful African objects, from clay pots to stone sculptures, for an interesting eclectic look. ‘I gravitate towards things that have the mark of the person who made them,’ she says.

In a home like this, a classic Christmas style would never work.

‘I love the monochrome look as well as Scandi design and its association with light wood, so decided to do a Scandi-Afri mix,’ she says. Which definitely works.

Bathroom: in all-white, it was fully renovated to incorporate a contemporary tub with an organic form and large window framing the view of an old tree. Shelley is strictly ‘anti-curtains’, so a high wall backing onto a neighbour’s property provides privacy. Because of space constraints, a rain showerhead was placed above the bath rather than squeezing in a built-in shower

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A light touch STRATEGIC LIGHTING HELPED TRANSFORM A DARK AND COLD TRADITIONAL HOUSE INTO A HOME THAT IS WARM AND COSY Lighting design: Maria Mercieca and Peter Cutajar for m+design Photographs: Alan Carville Styling: Gloria Camilleri Words: Rachel Loos With thanks to: Joinwell Home for accessories, Lighting Design Solutions for light fittings, Monter Ltd. for outdoor furniture, Atrium, Alistair and Greenscapes

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Living room: indirect lighting with LEDS fitting into a gypsum perimeter detail, wash the walls with light, accentuating the texture as well as brightening the room. With the large fireplace and warm colours of the furniture – brought with the family from their home in Switzerland – the room feels warm and comfortable

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‘The brief was to open the house up to light as much as possible’

Dining room: the long dining table is perfect for Christmas celebrations as family fly in from overseas. The rectangularshaped pendant light in wood co-ordinates with the surrounding materials and colour palette as well as adding a strong decorative element. The large red baubles from Alistair add a visually strong yet elegant touch of Christmas

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Top left, snug: at one end of the dining room is another fireplace, its wooden surrounds and two comfy buckets chairs making it a lovely cosy place to sit and relax. Gold accessories add a festive mood. LED strips placed above the beams are used to create a wall wash effect reflecting light off the stone wall as well as the timber fireplace hood, to brighten the entire room. Top right, stairs: LED strips within a gypsum wall light up the stairs as well as the surrounds. Above, bedroom: a lattice screen painted white (Atrium) creates an original and striking headboard. Here track lighting has been used to give ambient lighting.

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he story of this home revolves around light. ‘When we saw it we liked the character of the house and could see its potential,’ explains owner Amy Egger. ‘But it needed light. The ground level is the oldest part of the house and there weren’t many windows – they didn’t want them 600 years ago! But also, there was no overhead lighting anywhere; what artificial light there was came from pole lights. Our brief to the designer and project manager was to open the house up to the light as much as would be allowed by the planning authority.’

The layout of the house, a U-shape around a central courtyard, was not changed and unlike many modern homes where a large open-plan living space is created through the demolition of walls, here the old limestone walls were kept intact. However, the rooms are large and feel spacious despite the relatively low beamed ceilings so there is still a sense of living with space to move.

Having consulted with the planning authority, the Eggers were allowed to put in more windows ‘as long as they were in line with the existing ones,’ says Amy. Another 053

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Bathroom: a zen wetroom, the back lit opaque glass screen and LED strips placed in a gypsum niche create indirect lighting while two direct spots light up the shower adding to the light flow through the window

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Garden: outside, uplighters were once again used to highlight the walls and the arches.

They also illuminate the decorative planters

Courtyard: a hand-rail lit with LEDS looks stylish as well as being functional

Kitchen: the units were already in the house when the Eggers bought it. A pendant light, under-cabinet lighting and strip LEDs above high-level kitchen units and beams were also added

10 windows in all were added and this went a long way to creating a house that felt less gloomy and a lot more welcoming.

Also key was installing the artificial lighting that would further lighten the house as well as show off its beautiful old features, in particular the limestone walls and arches. ‘We used uplighters to highlight the textured limestone walls and the arches,’ explains interior and lighting designer Maria Mercieca.

The living room, despite the large fireplace, was a very dark room. Here the designers went for indirect lighting with LEDS fitting into a gypsum perimeter detail, the walls now softly washed with light, not only accentuating the texture but also brightening the room considerably. ‘This was such a cold room all the time but now it feels wonderful,’ says Amy. Another lighting challenge was the stairs. ‘We couldn’t pass

too many wires through for light above the steps so instead we created a gypsum wall over the existing plastered wall and hid the LED strips in it,’ says Maria. The result is plenty of light, but also a sculptural feel.

The family lived in the house as the work was done. ‘At one point all four of us slept in the master bedroom,’ says Amy. It took a 14 months for the entire house and garden to be completed. ‘There were no big problems; it was just a long, slow process waiting for workers to come in and do each stage,’ says Amy. The family have lived happily in the house for six years but next summer will be leaving it to return to their life in Switzerland. ‘I have loved living in Malta,’ says Amy. ‘Everyone is so friendly and love that it is not cold in winter. And this house has given us the perfect lifestyle.’

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The ‘Love Who You Are’ collection from Christian Lacroix comprises wall plates, vases, coasters and more. Wall plates start from €45. Raphael Azzopardi

Illuminate a home with the iconic Fornasetti candles.

Encased in a luxurious vessel, each candle adds a decorative, quirky touch with the recognisable face of Piero Fornasetti’s favourite muse, opera singer Lina Cavalieri.

Collection begins at €110. camilleriparismode

Rosenthal’s ‘I love baroque and roll’ Versace collection is a limited edition that is only available until the end of 2017. The distinctive Medusa head is portrayed in the centre of the Versace plate which is framed with neoclassic symbols, €185. Raphael Azzopardi

Elegant and contemporary porcelain tableware. Deep plate, 24cm, €14. Flat plate, 27cm, €15. They can be taken separately.

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The Flowerpot table lamp, designed in 1969 by Verner Panton, is named after the happy days of Flower Power.

A design icon that has stood the test of time and appears quite naturally in different settings which give it a symbolic aura of its own. Also available in pendant lamp version.

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Grey glass lamp bases complete with shades from €72.90. onetwoone

A more refined take on industrial chic, the iconic British lighting brand Anglepoise introduces the warm, luminous tones of gold, copper and metallic silver. These anodised brushed metallic finishes bring new richness to the functional elegance and faultless engineering that is synonymous with Anglepoise.

Collection begins at €175. camilleriparismode

Tala LED/ 3 step dim touch lamps, made from FSC-grade pure American oak and walnut to recycled brass. A true celebration of material properties, simple in spirit and versatile in nature. The Glow Company

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Crystal table lamps complete with shade from €95.90. onetwoone

Naples chrome table lamp.

78cm H, €189.79. Pitré Home

Silver hurricane lamps with feet from €71.90. onetwoone

Stunning french vintage style wall mirror in antique white. 72.5 H x62.5cm, €105.41.

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Studded frame mirrors. 90x120cm, €495. onetwoone

Decorative mirror, 30x30cm, €45.80. Other dimensions available. Inside Out Design Finishes Mirrored trays available in two sizes. Prices starting from €21.48. Inside Out Design Finishes

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Iron wall clock in white Ivory, 68cm D, €85.90. Pitré Home

Large wall clocks, 80cm D. From €395. onetwoone

Wooden Floral Decoration 46.5cmD. Price €28.73.

Pitré Home Shiny nickel clock, €118 euros. onetwoone Gold clock with glass globe, €36.90. onetwoone

Four-piece, highly polished nickel fireside companion set. Shiny and ornate but still practical. Brush, tongs, poker and shovel, €154.62. Pitré Home

A wide selection of unique figurines and decorative objects by the renowned Tom’s Company. Prices start from €14.20. Visit HENRI during the PreChristmas Sale between December 7 – 17 for 15% off all stock. HENRI Luxury Gift Boutique

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Interactive and timeless, Sid Dickens memory blocks capture pieces of history as tangible, enchanting collectible art for modern life. Each memory block carries a message, making them the perfect personal and thoughtful gift, €110. cammileriparismode

Mdina Glass has just launched a brand new range of eyecatching ‘Marte’ vases and bowls in bold reds and refreshing accents of white. Prices start at €80. Mdina Glass

These lovely vases are made of oxidised steel, which creates a romantic, rustic surface and makes the design of each vase unique, €63. BoConcept

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Willow pattern vase with a scene of trees, lake and mountains, €54.90.

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Lattice work wooden frames. From €21.90 for a 4 x 6 inch frame. onetwoone

Herbert candle sticks 21cm or 26cm; €3.99 and €4.99. JYSK

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Ecailles de Poisson Jar. A Gris Vernissé jar inspired by fish scales.

Available in two sizes. From €75.90.

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A porcelain temple jar in coral red with hand painted design, €160.

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The ageing process of the amphora replica is done completely naturally, without chemicals, creating an environmentally-friendly product that’s a hand-crafted, reproduction of historical and cultural art, €135. Maison+Lumiere

Hand-painted porcelain umbrella stand decorated with magnificent peacocks perched on the branches of a tree peony.

Colourful peacocks with pink flowers and green foliage on a creamy yellow base.

Other styles available, €95.90.

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Meditating Buddha made from resin in antique white. 39cm H. €63.22. Pitré Home

Crystal Vase by Nachtmann, 27cm tall, €40. Maison+Lumiere

Joachim storage jar and tea light holder; €5.99 and €3.99. JYSK

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Bayleaf tray. A stunning range of table centrepieces created from die-cut stainless steel that is then meticulously pieced together to create a delightful design. Available in a boat, long boat or bowl format, and a selection of sizes, €190.90.

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Kongsspir throws and cuhions in rose and grey, €19.99. JYSK

Prepare to meet the warmest, most durable, longest-lasting blanket you’ll ever own. Starting from €109. FENNOBED

Cashmere touch aubergine throw, size 130x170cm, €33.90. Angora throws, size 130x170cm, €39.90. Advent tree cushion 45x45cm, €39.90. onetwoone Exclusive Scatter cushions 50x50cm with a large selection to choose from.

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Treat yourself to luxurious light and cosy warm down bedding.

FENNOBED Bed-linen by Schlossberg. LANI bleu features finely drawn birds and their hazy shadows that flicker over the elegant dark background like a light, dynamic flock. A design that creates a stunning depth effect. LANI is digitally printed on Satin Noblesse or Jersey Royal. Boris Arcidiacono

High quality and long lasting bed pillows in many different sizes and fillings; all are machine washable and suitable for tumble drying. Prices start at â‚Ź65.

FENNOBED The Ergomagic pillow allows you to customise the height of your pillow to your own preferences. Perfect combination of softness and ergonomics. The down pillow is soft and comfortable, while the ergonomically shaped foam core provides support.

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These luxury pet beds are the ultimate gift for the animal lover. Not only are they fabulous furniture pieces that will accent any interior, they are also functional and luxuriously comfortable homes for your pet. Collection begins at â‚Ź225. camilleriparismode

The Himolla motorised recliner chairs help the user into a standing position, as most models have a lift-up function at the touch of a button. This also empowers greater independence for the user. Chairs may be found with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 motors. There are also models with a heart-balance position, raising feet higher than other models, promoting better blood circulation. The extendable footrest closes into a chair after use. Boris Arcidiacono

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Lyngby whiskey set consisting of a 75cl and two 36cl whiskey glasses, €67.99. JYSK

Whisky crystal glasses from Nachtmann. Set of 4, €28.

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Bring your kitchen to life with the colours of Paradise. This range of mugs features a handpainted bird of paradise motif and a colourful tropical scene. Bold and luxurious, Cashmere Paradise is made of fine bone china with details in real gold, €14.90. Manor House

The Atlas whisky decanter from Vista Alegre is accentuated with a gold atlas design and merges classic, timeless style with modern understated glamour, €144. Raphael Azzopardi

Take your salt and pepper mills up a notch with this gorgeous set in marble. Available in a gift box, €99. BoConcept

L to R: Cones copper hammered 9.5x11.6cm, €10.58; Fry basket serving 12x10x8.5cm H, €10.53; Riser metal copper basket, €17; Bucket serving copper 10 cm, €6; Board rustic platter olive wood, €37.80. ECB

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Use two ways, as a basket or a riser - in metal, gold-brushed effect. 21x10.5cm H, €68. ECB

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The Krups Espresseria Bean to Cup, €690, available from A&A Mizzi.

Limited and online with free delivery from www.myshopmalta.com

The Bodum BISTRO 2-slice toaster is designed to toast bread to perfection.

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Bosch blender/liquidiser with a powerful motor (350W) and a high quality ThermoSafe glass jug for safe preparation of everything from hot soups to ice-cold drinks + stainless steel knife for perfect mixing, blending and chopping for various applications, €119. Oxford House

The Silargan® ceramic cookware, with extra-strong, drawnsteel core, conducts the heat quickly and evenly across the base where it is retained for a long time.

This provides excellent cooking and frying properties and saves valuable energy, regardless of whether you are cooking on a low heat or are frying crispy food at high temperatures. The Kitchen Store (TKS)

On the Cover: BODUM Bistro series. A colourful range of top-quality kitchen appliances. The Kitchen Store (TKS)

Use as a basket or a riser; comes in a black metal finish. 21x10.5cm H, €68. Punch barrel glass with tap, 4 ltrs., €31. ECB

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The LUSSO coffee machine is compatible with both Nespresso and Dualit coffee or tea capsules, allowing you to choose the drink you love the best. Effortless One Touch Technology, €195. The Kitchen Store (TKS)

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Philips Fidelio 210W 4.1 Wireless Surround with Subwoofer Philips Fidelio E5 speakers bring real surround sound to home cinema with wireless detachable rear speakers and subwoofer. Audiophile-grade drivers deliver balanced dynamic sound. Premium finishes complement any stylish home décor. KLIKK

B&O Portable, splash and dust resistant, Bluetooth speaker.€169, Astral

B&O Wireless, over-ear headphones with a focus on pure essentials, €299. Astral

Any Television will be an ideal gift idea to our loved ones.

Choose from a large variety of brands: Philips, Grundic, Finlux, Sharp, Toshiba and Samsung. Starting from €169.00. Monthly payments also available. KLIKK

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Polk MagniFi Mini Image 3 Ultra-Compact Home Theatre Sound Bar System, €299. Astral

Anker Soundcore Boost, €92.95.

Zvailable from A&A Mizzi Limited and online with free delivery from www.myshopmalta.com

Cozy Remote Tidy - never lose your remotes again! This remote control holder solves the age old problem of losing remotes and enables you to get your remotes under control, keeping them snug & tidy. It holds up to four remote controls! €19.35. Bow & Ribbon

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To all LP lovers, now with the ION Air LP you can transmit your records wirelessly to any Bluetooth speaker. It’s painless to set up and use and is a well-built machine that comes with a USB port, so you can make digital back-ups, €125. iCentre

The Marshall Kilburn portable speaker gives you the freedom to play music anywhere not just at home. With up to 25 hours of portable playing time, connect wirelessly via Bluetooth and stream music directly to your Kilburn, with no wires attached, €270. iCentre

You can now print your videos…yes thats right - video!

Lifeprint is the first instant photo printer in the world that not only allows you to print live videos from Snapchat, Instagram etc, but also share them with your friends and family, €160. iCentre

The DENON DP-29F turntable includes a built-in RIAA phono equalizer to hook it up to your system through a standard analog connection. The DP-29F has been precision manufactured with rigid diecast aluminum to produce uniform inertial mass for perfectly stable turntable rotation, an essential component of high fidelity sound during playback, €159. KLIKK

GameVice: the mobile console for iOs devices. By combining the latest iOS device from Apple with Gamevice, you get a phenomenal mobile gaming experience. Gamevice delivers the controls with over 950 games. Available for iPhone and iPads, €110. iCentre

The Zipato Home Automation system is the complete home control system in the form of a single device. It can easily be mounted on any wall, in any home. Featuring a large number of built-in sensors and hardware modules. It will replace numerous home devices such as a security system, thermostat, automatic controller, IP camera, alarm siren or intercom, and bring them together in one, smart and beautiful device. Starting from €1099. Monthly payments also available. KLIKK

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Stylish candleholders and candelabras for a classic, warm ambience this Christmas. Set of 2 pictured is €175. Available at HENRI Luxury Gift Boutique. Visit HENRI during the PreChristmas Sale between December 7 – 17 for 15% off all stock.

Fitz and Floyd Earthenware Gregorian Santa Claus Figurine Height 52cm, €380. The Christmas Store, Gozo

G Laser Christmas Elf with adjustable legs, €19.99. JYSK Porcelain male and female tea light holders, €39.75.

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Add extra colour and sparkle to your festive season with a range of Christmas decorations at Mdina Glass that include glass-hanging baubles, Christmas trees, decorative angels and much more. Baubles start at €9 each and select baubles can be personalised with engraving for an extra €5 (as pictured).

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Porcelain nativity tea light holder, €25.75. Contemp Interiors

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Black pearl 1650. Highly detailed wooden sailing handmade sailing ship with fabric sails and brass inserts.

Dimensions 90cm L, 95cm H 25cm W, RRP €438.75, special price €306.65. Agora

Wooden ship model. Perfect for ship model enthusiasts. Handmade and certified model of San Felipe. €375. Maison+Lumiere Submarine The Ictineo (1859). Small-scale model in solid wood, varnished and assembled by hand. Other styles available, €249.90.

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Handmade spiral, vintage looking metal coat hanger with antique design clock - dimensions 50cm diameter, 200cm H. RRP €340.73, special price €238.50. Agora

Set of 3 wooden book designed chests.

Dimensions 56x37x37cm, 46x31x31cm and 36x26x21cm. RRP for the set €288.80, special price €202.16. Can also be sold separately. Agora

A range of luxury umbrellas, canes and shoehorns from the Italian brand Pasotti. The quirky, elegant pieces are adorned with wooden, leather and hand-painted brass details for a look that is a little bit out of the ordinary. Collection starts at €120. camilleriparismode

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On offer - amazing wine racks capable of holding 6 bottles.

Prices starting from €15.75 to €19.95, including accessories.

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Acyrlic multi purpose party set ideal for all kinds of festivities. Great presentation including cups and ladle, party snack presentation plates and much more, €39.99. Granny Smith

Gifts that are not only highly original and of top quality, but can also be customised as desired. Dical House

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 17 HW The Anker SoundBuds provide an impressive 8-hour playtime on a single charge. These Bluetooth headphones are sweatproof, and are ideal for running and working out and gym. The neckband design prevents troublesome wires from tangling during your workout and easily accessible on-ear controls let you control music and respond to calls with an inbuilt microphone. A&A Mizzi or www.myshopmalta.com with free delivery

A must have, for all dog lovers, €34.75. Contemp Interiors

Keep your contact lenses safe in one of these emoji design carry cases. These practical cases are ideal for travelling and make an ideal gift for Christmas or Secret Santa. They come with an inbuilt mirror for easy application of your lenses, liquid container and tweezers, €8.85. Bow & Ribbon

Bosch Series | 6 steam station with 2400W of power, up to 5.8 bar steam pressure with security system and an i-Temp: the perfect combination of temperature and steam for all ironable fabrics, €275. Oxford House

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The Fulton Collection by Hinkley Lighting is an innovative mix of minimalist lines and vintage cage design inspired by farmhouse and industrial looks. With no glass to block the view of open angles, the look will make a dramatic impression when used with vintage style Edison bulbs. This large pendant adds interest to kitchen islands and long dining tables. Available from VCT

The Vincelli 2 table lamp from SLV impresses with its sleek design. It is particularly suited as a desk lamp, with the perfect combination of dark stained bamboo and steel, ideal for an executive setting. The luminaire consists of an LED module producing 500lm in 2700K, suitable for task lighting. ESS

The Cool range is a game of solids and voids of light. The most elementary shape in geometry matches the most innovative technology to create this product with its ultra-modern style.

Ideal for lighting effects, perfect for functional lights, the applique and bollard versions are particularly suitable for residential and public places. Light Design Solutions

Glass/acrylic pendant lamp with 3 lights in clear colour.(LWH) 42x42x55cm, €49.23. Pitré Home

Crystal Table Lamp, €240. Luxonas

Selection of Tiffany glass lamps. Prices starting from €99.00. Granny Smith

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This master bedroom suite is made from solid tulip wood. The Christmas offer includes the six-door wardrobes L296, D65 or H246; bed 180, D212 or H115; drawers L123, D51 or H98; two bedside tables L50, D35 or H70; mirror L91, D9 or H104, all for €3790. Granny Smith

The Samoa Sharp collection bed is made in Italy and comes with a reclining headboard and is made using a traditional bed frame; a storage option is available. The bed comes in a wide variety of fabrics and colours and is exclusively available at Wellbeing Bedding

Silver border mirror, €235. Luxonas

White fayence glazed bookcase, €895, Luxonas

Round solid wood (walnut) dining table, complete with six leather Versailles chairs, €2500. Big Ben

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Grand Soleil Pillow, based on sunflower oil and water, odourless, fresh and nonallergenic, completely hand or machine washable on delicate cycle, €75. Wellbeing Bedding

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Festive foliage Create your own stunning Christmas wreath by combining sprigs of evergreen bushes and trees with flower and berries. You can join the current trend for foraging and find your own in the garden or nearby wild space, or source your raw ingredients at florists and garden centres...

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Fresh Feel Greens and purples come together to create a subtle but lovely design. This wreath is made from preserved willow eucalyptus, teardrop eucalyptus, burgundy salal, wheat spray-painted a bright green, spiral eucalyptus, meluceua, and white statice. The wreath is on a Styrofoam base

Eucalyptus This wreath in a palette of pale greens and blue-greens is made with chartreuse and sage eucalyptus, as well as salal (also known as shallon).

You can use caper stems instead of the teardrop eucalyptus, and bay instead of the salal. Made on a Styrofoam base

Bouquet A mix of foliage – eucalyptus, spruce and fir – along with rosemary create a wreath that is beautifully scented too. The decorative tops of dried seed pods adds a pretty touch.

Made on a Styrofoam base

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See Red Made from the bright red flowers of the Australian native Christmas bush for a wreath with a difference; you can create a similar effect using red Ixora coccinea or West Indian Jasmine flower.

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Fir cones teamed with spruce, eucalyptus leaves, wildflower buds, young thistles and pine cones sprayed with white paint create a simple but beautifully natural look.

Made with a base of floral wire (find it at florists or garden centres)

Sparkle Painted pine cones create a festive feel. To make it, select pine cones of a similar size and shape.

Spray-paint them with gold or silver glitter paint. Add more depth to the design using foliage such as jasmine and ivy. Made with a base of floral wire (find it at florists or garden centres)

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Malta’s cocktail king, James Aquilina, mixes up the perfect set of drinks to take you from morning to night Recipes: James Aquilina, Mixologist Photography and Art direction: MAS Location: camilleriparismode

WARM CHRISTMAS PUNCH Makes 20 servings INGREDIENTS

METHOD

2 bottles red wine 15cl brandy 15cl red port wine 10cl cherry brandy 20cl real blueberry syrup 1 spoon nutmeg powder 12 cloves Peel of two oranges Peel of one mandarin Peel of one lemon

Put all the ingredients in a big saucepan and let it simmer for two hours. Serve in a teacup for a twist on the usual glass mug. Decorate with Amarena cherries and cloves if desired.

To serve: a teacup and saucer

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Whisky lovers INGREDIENTS

METHOD

4cl Jack Daniels 2cl ginger syrup 1 dash of Angostura Bitters Ginger ale Caramelized orange

Place three solid ice cubes in the glass. Pour all the ingredients except the ginger ale and orange into the glass, stir well. Top up with the ginger ale, and garnish with the caramelized orange.

Add cinnamon stick if desired.

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After 8 INGREDIENTS

METHOD

3cl Baileys Irish Cream liqueur 2cl Finest Call Espresso Martini Mix 1cl fresh cream 1cl Tia Maria liqueur A small spring of mint An After Eight Chocolate

Shake all the ingredients, (except the mint and After Eight chocolate) with ice in a standard shaker. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with the whipped fresh cream, mint leaves and After Eight Chocolate.

To serve: a martini glass

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Lavender champagneÂ

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

2cl vodka 1cl Triple Sec liqueur 1cl fresh lemon juice 1cl real agave syrup 1cl real blueberry syrup Champagne Lavender flowers

Shake the first four ingredients in a standard shaker with ice. Pour into the chilled champagne flute.

Top up with champagne and add the blueberry syrup. Garnish with lavender flowers.

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Winter nights INGREDIENTS

METHOD

4cl Canadian Club Whisky 1cl cognac 1cl red port wine 0.5cl red Vermouth 1 small cinnamon stick

Heat the glass with hot water (and then pour out). Pour all the ingredients into the heated glass, except the cinnamon stick, and stir well. Garnish with the cinnamon stick if desired.

To serve: a brandy balloon glass

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& be merry Look no further for a sensational Christmas meal. This three-course decadently festive menu will have your guests asking for more...

Recipes: Kevin Bonello, Group Chef de Cuisine , XARA Collection Wine recommendations: Georges Meekers, Emmanuel Delicata Winemaker Photography and art direction: MAS All recipes serve 4. Recipes for the above image on page 091

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Starter

BROCCOLI AND STILTON SOUP WITH TOASTED ALMONDS INGREDIENTS

50gr unsalted butter 150gr finely sliced leeks 80gr finely sliced celery sticks 500gr broccoli florets 150gr Stilton cheese 250ml vegetable stock 50gr toasted whole almonds Salt & white pepper

METHOD

In a sautÊ pan, over a low heat, melt the butter, then add the sliced celery and leeks and cook till soft. Don’t let them colour. Then add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Prepare the broccoli florets by roughly chopping them into small pieces, keeping a few whole for garnishing. Add the florets to the boiling stock; bring it to the boil again, then simmer for 10 minutes. Using a blender, blend the stock and broccoli, along with 100 grams of the Stilton cheese until you have a fine puree. Season with salt and white pepper. Cook the reserved small broccoli florets in boiling salted water until soft. To serve, pour the soup into a warmed dish, garnish with the whole broccoli florets, some crumbled Stilton and the toasted almonds.

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Mains & Sides

ROASTED CAPON with dried fruit & pancetta INGREDIENTS

METHOD

1pc whole capon (weighing 1.2kg-1.5kg) 70gr finely chopped onion 100gr unsalted butter, softened 5pc finely chopped garlic cloves 10 slices streaky bacon 1 sprig fresh thyme 130gr fresh white bread crumbs 70gr chopped dried cranberries 50gr chopped golden raisins Garam masala seasoning (to taste) 200gr roughly chopped mirepoix (carrots, celery, onion & leeks) 200ml brown chicken stock Salt & pepper

Preheat the oven to 165 degrees Celsius. Finely slice the streaky bacon and cook with the chopped onion & garlic in a sauté pan on a low heat until crispy. Then add half the butter, the thyme, the garam masala and sweat for another couple of minutes. Add the golden raisins, cranberries and breadcrumbs and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool down. Lay the capon facing upwards on a chopping board. Season with salt and pepper inside and outside then spread the remaining butter on the breast side under the skin, using your fingers to reach all areas of the breasts. Lay the remaining streaky bacon on top of the skin, and tie the capon using twine so it keeps its shape. Spread the mirepoix in a roasting tray and lay the capon on it. Add half the chicken stock and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Take the capon out of the oven and remove the bacon (it should have gone crispy by now; set it aside for later). Add the remaining stock, increase oven temperature to 185 degrees Celsius and cook for a further 20 minutes until nicely golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Then debone the capon, starting from the breast - remove the wish bone, divide the two breasts between four plates. Remove the legs from the carcass, separate the drumsticks from the thighs and divide these between the 4 plates as well. Add some stuffing to each plate and serve with preferred vegetables such as root vegetables, pearl onions or Brussels sprouts. When cool, place the zucchini slices on one half of the focaccia. Sprinkle with the grated goat cheese and place the other half of the focaccia on top to make a sandwich. Cut into even size square (2cm x 2cm) and serve warm.

ROASTED ANGUS BEEF TOMAHAWK with horseradish & rosemary INGREDIENTS

METHOD

2pc angus beef tomahawk steaks (weighing 800gr-900gr each) 1tbls fresh grated horseradish 40gr butter knobs 2tbls virgin olive oil 1sprig fresh rosemary Salt and fresh ground pepper

Preheat the oven for 180 degrees Celsius. Season the tomahawks with salt, pepper and virgin olive oil. Heat a deep-bottomed skillet, and place the meat in it, sealing it on both sides until golden brown. Add the butter towards the end to achieve a lovely taste and colour. Once done, remove, brush with fresh grated horseradish on both sides and then wrap individually in foil. Place in a roasting tray and roast in a hot oven for 12 minutes. Then remove, allow to rest for 5-8 minutes before slicing across and serving.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES with fresh pomegranate & sage INGREDIENTS

120gr peeled parsnips 120gr peeled carrots 120gr peeled celeriac 120gr peeled swede 2pc fresh sage leaves

50ml virgin olive oil 2tbls unsalted butter 70ml fresh juiced pomegranate (needs to be strained) Salt & pepper 1tsp finely chopped parsley

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SHALLOT FRICASSE with siggiewi honey INGREDIENTS

300gr Brussels sprouts, trimmed, boiled, chilled and cut in half

150gr sliced shallots 2tbls virgin olive oil 3tbls unsalted butter 50ml Siggiewi honey Salt & fresh pepper

METHOD

METHOD

Cut the parsnips, carrots, celeriac and swede into even shapes and keep them separate since cooking times will vary. Season them all with the salt and pepper. Heat a sauté pan, add the virgin olive oil and then the sage. Add the swede and sweat over a low heat, tossing constantly, for about five minutes. Then add the carrots and keep sweating for another 5 minutes. Finally add the celeriac & parsnips and keep sweating for another 10 minutes. Deglaze with the pomegranate juice and reduce. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley & serve.

Heat a sauté pan over a low heat. Add the virgin olive oil, then add the sliced shallots, season with salt and pepper and toss over a low heat until soft.

Add the Brussels sprouts and unsalted butter, increase the heat and sweat for another 5 minutes.

Now add the honey and sweat for a couple more minutes before serving.

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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE & BROWNIE served with caramel ice cream INGREDIENTS

METHOD

For the chocolate mousse: 4pc egg yolks 120gr sugar 30gr water 120gr good quality bitter chocolate 100ml semi whipped cream 4pc cooked chocolate brownie bars Caramel ice cream Butterscotch sauce Fresh berries and mint for garnish Optional chocolate decoration: 200 gr bittersweet couverture chocolate, chopped

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler on a low heat. In a mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk the egg yolks on a high speed until they increase in volume and become pale white.

In the meantime, in a small saucepan heat the sugar with the water over a low heat until it dissolves. Then increase the heat and cook until it reaches 118 degrees Celsius when measured with a sugar thermometer (if you do not have a thermometer, it will be ready when the bubbles begin to get very thick and the mixture is still clear). When the sugar is cooked, start pouring it on the beaten eggs yolks whilst still whisking. Continue mixing on a medium-low heat until the mixture cools down, then add the melted bitter chocolate. Very gently, fold in the semi-whipped cream until combined. Pour into the moulds and put in the refrigerator to set. Once set, trim the chocolate brownies to fit the mould and place them on top of each one. Allow them both to set again. Then turn the mould upside down and gently remove the chocolate mousse-brownie using a spatula. Drizzle a plate with butterscotch sauce; lay one chocolate mousse-brownie on one side with a scoop of caramel ice cream on the other. Garnish with fresh berries and mint. Repeat for all, and serve.

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If using the chocolate decoration, first cut a plastic sheet into the winged rectangular shape.

Next you need to temper the chocolate (temperature-controlled heating and cooling) so it looks glossy and doesn’t crumble. Melt 150gr of the chocolate over a low heat in a double boiler, stirring gently. Measure it with a thermometer and when the temperature reaches 55 degrees Celsius, remove it from the heat. Pour 50 grams of the melted chocolate into a small bowl and set aside. To the rest of the melted chocolate, add the remaining chopped chocolate and mix it until the temperature reaches 28 degrees Celsius. Then add the 50gr of melted chocolate and stir. This should raise the temperature to 31 degrees Celsius. Spread a thin layer of the tempered chocolate to form a smooth chocolate shape. Leave to set for 5 minutes, then carefully remove it from the plastic. Repeat until you have 8 shapes (2 for each brownie), then press onto either side of the chocolate mousse-brownie, and serve.

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Georges' perfect pairings

WITH THE ROASTED CAPON WITH DRIED FRUIT & PANCETTA (page 091)

WITH THE ROASTED ANGUS BEEF TOMAHAWK WITH HORSERADISH AND ROSEMARY (page 091)

WITH THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE & BROWNIE SERVED WITH CARAMEL ICE-CREAM (page 092)

2016 GRAN CAVALIER CHARDONNAY, SUPERIOR, D.O.K. MALTA

2016 GRAN CAVALIER MERLOT, SUPERIOR, D.O.K. MALTA

2013 GRAND VIN DE HAUTEVILLE, MOSCATO, SUPERIOR, D.O.K. MALTA

This rich, unctuous Chardonnay makes the rooster’s flesh melt. Its hint of caramel is superb with the crispy skin and mirrors the Siggiewi honey drizzle on the side veggies wonderfully. Plus it works as a palate refresher after the Stilton soup. The wine’s delicate toastiness, depth and brightness, coming from judicial upbringing in oak barrique, combined with tastes of apple and ripe pear will all echo the dried fruit.

Addictive, beware.

There’s something mouth-wateringly decadent about this meal and Malta’s gold-medal winning Merlot is a terrific match for this juicy hunk of beef. This dark red and smooth, oaky wine is packed with flavours of outrageously good red forest fruits.

It’s dashed with black pepper and has that typical pleasurable dusty and faintly savoury Maltese hallmark to it. Serve cellar cool in a big, big glass.

The sweetness combined with the weight of this heftier fruity white liqueur wine handles the rich dessert very well. This pudding wine tastes suavely viscous with a delicate treacly pleasantness and oodles of apricots and raisins. The finish is fresh thanks to a limey lift of acidity.

I’ll unreservedly serve this complex, lush white whilst I’d hold off too much mint garnish which might clash. Serve cold in a festive flute.

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JUICY SALIF

BY PHILIPPE STARCK FOR ALESSI CHALLENGED TO TRANSFORM A HUMDRUM OBJECT INTO A PIECE OF MEMORABLE DESIGN RESULTED IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST COVETABLE KITCHEN ACCESSORIES – AND A TRULY ICONIC EXAMPLE OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

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he Juicy Salif is arguably one of the most recognised accessories in the world – with its long legs and curved top, the iconic juicer created by Philippe Starck 27 years ago for Italian brand Alessi can be found in stylish kitchens all over the world, and this festive season is bound to be found wrapped up under many a Christmas tree.

The origins of the juicer are now design folklore.

The French designer was commissioned by Alessi to create a juicer as part of its ‘designer’ series and, having visited the company offices in Italy, took a short break on the Amalfi coast. Dining in a pizzeria he ordered a plate of calamari. Having been served it without lemon, Starck was beckoning his waiter over when inspiration struck and with no paper to hand, began sketching on the paper placemat. Looking at the paper, it is possible to see his thought process he started with the shape of a squid, even trying to adapt it to a conventional lemon juicer shape, but swiftly jettisoned this; further inspired by his boyhood love of sci-fi comics, he transformed the squid into an alien-style shape with an elegant tapered body and long legs.

Starck sent the placemat to the head of Alessi, Alberto Alessi. ‘On it, among some incomprehensible marks – tomato sauce, in all likelihood – there were some sketches,’ he says. ‘Sketches of squid. They started on the left and as they worked their way over to the right, they took on the unmistakable shape of what was to become the Juicy Salif lemon squeezer.’

This placemat is now in the Alessi Museum, and the juicer has gone on to become one of Alessi’s best-selling and best-known products. As well as the original aluminium, it has also been created in limited editions of gold, bronze, anthracite and white.

It is not without controversy, though. Many have complained that it does not work well as a juicer, as the juice does not easily flow into the glass below (Starck is said to have commented that ‘‘it’s not meant to squeeze lemons, it is meant to start conversations.’)

And Alessi has said that as well as being one of the most amusing projects he has ever worked on, the Juicy Saif was ‘deliberately poking fun at the idea that form should follow function’.

Whatever one thinks of the efficiency of the Juicy Salif, it is very much a design icon, found in London’s Design Museum as well as the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York.

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