Christmas Shopping
Books to read
The best cookbooks to gift or be gifted, according to our food editor
Start filling the gaps in your shelves with these cookbooks, filled with mouthwatering recipes that have stood the test of time
By Blanche Vaughan
Christmas Shopping
The 19 best artificial Christmas trees to pine after this year, tried, tested and decorated
From pre-lit options to hyper realistic picks, the team have selected the best fake Christmas trees to buy now
By Arabella Bowes and Tilly Wheeler
Shopping
The best Black Friday Christmas tree deals for 2024
Fancy your festive fir for less? From pre-lit options to Very's 6ft tree that's under £50 right now, we've rounded up the best Christmas tree deals to shop this Black Friday 2024
By Arabella Bowes
Shopping
The best Fortnum & Mason hampers to gift this Christmas
Who wouldn't thrill with excitement upon receiving a luxurious Fortnum & Mason hamper at Christmas?
By Arabella Bowes and Tilly Wheeler
Books to read
40 of the year's best coffee table books to buy now
Our books editor selects the most beautiful books to brighten up any coffee table - these would make great presents for yourself or any design lovers in your life.
By Rose Washbourn
Christmas Shopping
40 charming Christmas card ideas for 2024
Perfect for spreading a little tangible Christmas cheer
By Arabella Bowes and Rémy Mishon
Shopping
The John Lewis Pre-lit Woodland Pine Christmas Tree: is it worth buying?
We think this pre-lit tree from the high street favourite is fantastic value for money
By Tilly Wheeler
Shopping
Marks and Spencer Pre-Lit Grand Fir Christmas Tree: is it worth buying?
If you like to max out your tree with baubles, this is the one for you
By Tilly Wheeler
Shopping
This is the most realistic artificial Christmas tree to buy in 2024, tried and tested
Our top pick for realism, this artificial Christmas tree ticks all the right festive boxes
By Tilly Wheeler
Shopping
The White Company Symons Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree: is it worth buying?
We take a deep dive into our top pick for this year
By Tilly Wheeler
Decoration
Six homemade Christmas presents your loved ones will actually appreciate
Out with the stereotype that homemade presents are a dud.
By Evie Delaney
Shopping
These are the best flower delivery services in the UK
The best flower delivery companies for fresh bouquets delivered to your loved ones for the festive period
By Tilly Wheeler
Shopping
All the best Christmas tree decorations for a stylish festive season
Whether your taste in festive decorations is kitsch or traditional, discover our favourites to buy in 2024, as seen in our Christmas tree shoot
By Tilly Wheeler and Rémy Mishon
Christmas Shopping
19 best luxury Christmas crackers to start your festivities off with a bang in 2024
We've tried and tested the best Christmas crackers to adorn your table with in 2024. They not only look good but contain some rather nice gifts too
By Arabella Bowes
Shopping
Jo Rodgers' guide to buying gifts for practical people
Have people you always struggle to find a good gift for? Jo Rodgers has the answers
By Jo Rodgers
Shopping
Shop the shoot: all the tableware seen in our Christmas hamper shoot
Curated crockery, glassware and more to smarten up your dining room for the festive period
By Tilly Wheeler and Rémy Mishon
Shopping
John Lewis' Festive Fireside hamper: is it worth buying?
We tested this delightful seasonal hamper that offers something for everyone
By Tilly Wheeler
Christmas Food
The five best hampers for an indulgent season in 2024
Looking for a perfect gift for that special someone? Our round up of UK Christmas hampers, from Fortnum & Mason to Snowdonia Cheese, will help you find something that's sure to be appreciated.
By Arabella Bowes and Tilly Wheeler
Shopping
The best Snowdonia Cheese hamper for 2024: reviewing the Luxury Cheese & Wine Hamper
Taking a deep dive into our top Christmas hamper pick of the season
By Tilly Wheeler
Shopping
The Fortnum's Classic Christmas Hamper: is it worth buying?
We tried and tested this delicious, bestselling festive hamper from Fortnum & Mason
By Tilly Wheeler