It’s my last journal of the year, and what a year it’s been. 
I don’t think any of us could have envisioned a year like it, but we’ve navigated through it together. For this final edition, we have some really wonderful features and contributions from inspiring women on everything from book recommendations to style. 

I know many of us won’t be celebrating as we normally would, but I hope that, however you’ll be spending this time, you’re able to relax, enjoy being with loved ones and reward yourself for having seen it through. I’m wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, and a much brighter 2021.

 
My Wardrobe DiaryIn this month’s outfit roundup, I share the pieces that I’ll be styling over Christmas, from more dressed up looks to imbue Christmas Day with a festive feel, to the more casual for a pared-back holiday season.
 
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Petite style labWhen you’re petite, working full-time and raising a young daughter, you have to really consider the pieces you invest in. We asked Jen, 5’2”, to style the pieces from the collection that work best for her lifestyle.

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Claude Lamarche The Arts Club’s Executive Pastry Chef Claude Lamarche is our go-to for delicious treats and here he shares his personal recipe for stollen, the German fruit bread. There is nothing more comforting or satisfying than filling your home with the smell of spices and baking over Christmas.

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Willow CrossleyFlorist Willow Crossley shares her super easy tutorial for creating your own (very chic) Christmas wreath. Such a soothing way to spend an afternoon, the added appeal of Willow’s wreath is that it uses dried flora which means it can be reused for years to come, a sustainable addition to your decorations.
 
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Kip HideawaysWith foreign travel pretty much off the table, 2020 was the year when many of us fell back in love with the UK. Fortunately, Sarah de Vere-Drummond and Liz Simpson founded boutique rental brand Kip Hideaways just last year to curate the most extraordinary places to stay across the country. We asked co-founder Liz for her insider insight on what makes a staycation in the UK so special.
 
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Kate WeinbergI absolutely loved her book The Truants, so I was thrilled when Kate said she would write this exclusive feature for us on the three books that got her through 2020. If you’re looking for a few good books to curl up with over the holidays, you need to read this.

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The culture edit Christmas is usually such a busy time with friends and family that I often miss all the shows and specials that are on tv. This year we have none of the usual distractions, so we’ve curated our own guide to all the best films and series to watch over Christmas week.

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Joanna PlantA-list interior designer Joanna Plant knows a thing or two about curating the perfect space. Here she shares her tips for maximising down time between Christmas and New Year, from the bedsheets to envelop yourself in to books to escape with.

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