WELCOME
Back in the spring we announced our first Reader Awards and we’ve been so delighted with the wonderful entries sent to us. Going through all the different properties was a complete pleasure and this month we reveal the first winner – Lara Kott. Her amazing home is a testament to all of the hard work she and her husband Lee put into it and the results really do speak for themselves (page 72). So many of us love to be in our homes at this time of year and if you’re in search of some seasonal inspiration, take a look at cookery writer Skye McAlpine’s cheerful family abode (page 84). She has skilfully combined a comfortable, lived-in style with elegance and her fabulous festive look relies on an abundance of greenery.…