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THE CORNERS OF OUR HOMES THAT MEAN THE MOST. THIS MONTH: LIGHTS THAT TWINKLE

Words: LOTTIE STOREY

“I love wrapping my Christmas presents here, on my own, drinking mulled wine and watching a Christmas film. We had the Edwardian fireplace installed and it's the focus of the room, so I like to create a really cosy, Christmassy feel. I use a combination of candles and fairy lights, while the different star shapes really make it feel magical. The tealight holders have sentimental value as we bought them almost 20 years ago for our first house and they're still with us, twinkling away!” Clare Bolger, Halifax, West Yorkshire @nospacelikehome.uk “In December, we invite family and friends to our orangery for Christmas hygge with gløgg and æbleskiver [a Danish dessert]. With lots of candles and warmth from the fireplace, for us, Christmas begins out here.” Bibi Fibiger Leerhøy, near Aarhus, Denmark @villa.pax “Every…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2023

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