All the glamour. Create a contemporary but cosy look with white, green and gold accents. Add wooden furniture and reindeer motifs, and enjoy!

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1 All the glamour Create a contemporary but cosy look with white, green and gold accents. Add wooden furniture and reindeer motifs, and enjoy!

2 Make it special With neutral pieces like the couch and coffee table, go all out with your accessories this festive season. Add a monochrome throw and grey scatter cushions for a simple yet elegant finish, and dot decorations throughout the room on the shelves, table, and even the floor. Chair, R5 495; side table, R2 995; lanterns, from R395 each; rug, R4 295; bookcase, R4 995; coffee table, R6 995; couch with two matching scatters, all Coricraft. On side table: wooden plate, R770 for set of three, The Storer. Metal coaster, R215 for set of three, The Light Shed. Coffee cup, R25, Flynn Coffee. On coffee table: White candleholders, R65 each, The Light Shed. Dear Santa canister, R89,99, Mr Price Home. Large glass candleholder, R499; small glass candleholder, R179, both Country Road. Small string reindeer, R150, White House Interiors. White candle, R99,99 for three, Mr Price Home. On chair: Faux-fur rug, R599,99, Mr Price Home. On couch: pom-pom throw, R1 500, The Storer. Grey scatter, R250; geometric-print scatter, R195, both Coricraft. On bookshelf: Rose-gold vase, R158, Santos. String reindeer, R255 each, White House Interiors. Decorative ball, R175; clock, R195, both Coricraft. White tea-light holders, R399 for set of three, Esque. Moose candleholder, R340, Free Range Interiors & Clothing. Goldand-white reindeer, R299,99, Mr Price Home. Green glass container, R780; reindeer-head candleholder, R718, Santos. Round woven box, R250; square woven box, R350, both The Storer. Gold vases, from R1 999 each, Collective by Charles Greig Africa. Red gift box, R1 050, Silver paper bags, from R292 each, Nonna. Garland, R495, Chefs N Icers Keep it grounded Leave no surface untouched yes, that means decking the floors too! Interesting pieces there add an extra layer of detail. Gold-wire candleholder, R665, The Light Shed. White pine-cone ball, R1 095, White House Interiors Simple stockings Buying stockings this season? Ditch the expected red-and-green combo, and get creative with where you hang them a faux-antler hook adds a chic, new spin. Stockings, R39,99 each, Mr Price Home. Antler hook, R1 295, Coricraft. Glass tea-light holder, R55, The Light Shed >>

3 Festive focal point There are loads of gorgeous baubles around this year, from vintage-style to graphic-shaped. We're swooning over the gold- and rose-gold ones in particular they add a warm, glowing feeling. Up the ante with statement fairy lights that look just like baubles, too! Christmas tree, R2 050 for 1,8m, The CPS Warehouse. Tree topper, R39, Santa s Warehouse. Assorted baubles, from R60 for a set of four, The CPS Warehouse. Pine cones, R99,95 for 12; silver stars, R99,95 for 12; round-bauble fairy-light string, R150 for 1,35m, all Woolworths. Large cut-out decorations, R649 each, Esque. Star fairy-light strings, R99,99 each for 1,2m, Mr Price Home. Wooden Christmas trees, R110 for three, The Light Shed 138 woman&home A BRAND NEW ATTITUDE

4 home inspiration Tea-light holders, R399 for set of three, Esque. Small string reindeer, R150, White House Interiors. Glass candleholder, R179, Country Road. Fairylight string, R99,99 for 1,2m, Mr Price Home Clear bauble, R69,95, Woolworths. Glittery rosegold bauble, R60 for set of four, The CPS Warehouse Wooden-house fairylights string, R375 for 1m, White House Interiors < Glass act Fairy lights aren't exclusively for trees. They elevate simple glass holders, especially if they're decorative too. < Detailed delights Choose baubles in a variety of shapes, sizes patterns and textures, but from a similar colour palette, for a tree that s so pretty you won t be able to tear your eyes away. Village scene > Miniature houses have been around for a few seasons, but are so charming at this time of year turn on the lights and create your own little community. >>

5 home inspiration Wall art Replace the picture frame above your sideboard with a wreath for a true Christmassy feel. Festive flair... Glistening golds, snowy whites, woodland creatures and new-age trees. Hallmarks of a chic display. Wreath, R750, Chefs N Icers. Sideboard, R9 995, Coricraft. On sideboard: house fairy-light string, R375 for 1m; gold-bell tree, R825; owl, R325, all White House Interiors. Glass dome with lights, R399; small bristle tree, R59,95, both Woolworths. Green tealight holder, R250, Free Range Interiors & Clothing. Batteryoperated candle (in wire tree), from R155, Santa's Warehouse. Glass tea-light holder, R55, The Light Shed. Wire tree, R299,95, Mr Price Home. Candlesticks, from R129 each, H&M. Glass plate, R165,55, Exciting Things. Decorative balls, R98 for three, Santa's Warehouse. w&h Illuminated tree, R380, The CPS Warehouse. Wire tree, R299,95, Mr Price Home STYLING HEATHER BOTING ASSISTED BY ADILA JALLAL PHOTOS CHRISTOFF HOFFMAN FOR WHERE TO BUY, SEE STOCKISTS PAGE AT WOMANANDHOMEMAGAZINE.CO.ZA PRODUCTS AND PRICES CHECKED AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT*, SEE PAGE woman&home A BRAND NEW ATTITUDE

6 FESTIVE ESSENTIALS and fun STUFF! It s all about those little touches... the buys and the to-dos that are a must to make your celebrations go with a swing woman&home A BRAND NEW ATTITUDE

7 TOP 10 TABLE- SETTING BUYS Make Christmas Day lunch a beautiful affair with gorgeous table decor. FESTIVE FUN 1 What s Christmas lunch without a cracker to pull? We just love these stylish ones. Gold crackers, R59,99 for eight, Checkers O CHRISTMAS TREE 2 If you re after a more modern table setting, look no further than a wire tree. Tree with Baubles, R250 for 41cm, Woolworths KEEP IT COOL 3 Chill your beverages in this pretty vintage-style cooler. Copper Plated Drinks Cooler, R1 499, Woolworths YOU CAN T REIN US IN 4 Spread a few of these animals on your sideboard for an extra jolly touch. White reindeer, KNOW YOUR PLACE 5 Allocate everyone a seat at the table using quirky card-holders. Christmas-tree place-card holder, R70 for four, Ginger Ray GORGEOUS GLOW 6 For a classy look, put tea lights in lovely holders. Emerald flower-shaped candleholder, R239, Zara Home HAPPY HOLIDAYS 7 Elegant and luxe, we simply adore these. Napkins, R29,99 each, H&M THREE CHEERS FOR these stunning festive glasses. Gold-starred glassware, from R89,90 each, Zara Home AN ABSOLUTE CRACKER 9 Just the right amount of bling. Frosted Bird Christmas Crackers, R299 for six, Woolworths SIMPLY THE BEST 10 An easy, no-fuss decoration. Need we say more? Diamond Copper Xmas Tree, R505 for 43cm, Santos DON T FORGET TO BUY Extra paper towels and toilet rolls Also check you have enough cling wrap and foil (you don t have to buy heavy-duty foil; you can always join regular-size sheets together), extra pillar candles and tea lights, plus long matches to light them easily. Invest in quality paper napkins Thin ones won t cope with those spills you want to mop up immediately; our favourites are by Carlton. Look out for festive-coloured versions, too. All available at leading supermarkets. A kit for guests staying over Pretty soaps, tissues, new hand towels make them feel welcome and cared for. Home candles or diffusers Dot in every room Yankee Candle has a great range. For Christmas, we love All is Bright. A few fun touches SANTA S TREATS Santa cookie platter, R129,99; Santa milk carton, R49,99, both Mr Price Home LIGHT UP Copper Christmas Tree, R445 for 45,5cm, Santos SAY CHEESE! Photobooth cutout props, R115 for 10, Ginger Ray DECLUTTER NOW The linen store Rewash guest bed linen so it smells really clean. Invest in a new sheet or two if they re not so bright white. The fridge/freezer Start eating dinner from the freezer so you can restock with what you need for festive eating. Check what you re keeping in the fridge that doesn t need to be there, so you can make more space for festive-food preparations pickles and sauces are prime offenders. Check use-by dates, too, before serving! Tupperware Reorganise your Tupperware storage (bin those without matching lids), so you ve got sets to hand for keeping any festive-feast leftovers. Kids toys Get youngsters to give toys to charity to make room for new ones. FOR THE CHEF Apron, R149, H&M CHRISTMAS CHEER Merry and Christmas bunting, R99,95 each, both Woolworths HAVE A SEAT Chair covers, R70 each, The CPS Warehouse WIPE YOUR FEET Santa Stop Here doormat, from R250 for a custom design, Creative Doormats >>

8 PERFECT FOR GARDENERS Sophie Conran Blue Gardeners Gubbins Pots on Tray, R329, Fruugo CHEERS! The Gin Box Subscription, from R650 for a box every quarter THE TWO OF YOU Want to give a joint present to friends? Try these fun ideas... SWEET TREAT Wedgewood Chocolate Assorted Crackers, from R65,99 each for 108g, selected retailers FRAGRANT HOME Noël Reed Diffuser, R1 800 for 200ml, Crabtree & Evelyn FOR THE BIRDS Bird House, R145, Santos FOR DISCERNING PETS Sylt Carrier Bag, R1 430, Hunter 38 woman&home A BRAND NEW ATTITUDE Daisy Luxury Exposed Wooden Bed, from R6 500, Swanky Mongrel Glamour Pooch collar with matching bracelet for you! R1 099, Friendship Collar