This month…
Before joining the team at Country Living, I was a long-term subscriber. Every year, I’d look forward to the December issue landing on my doorstep. For me, it heralded the start of the festive season and gave me permission to start feeling Christmassy (even in November!). It became the centrepiece of a seasonal ritual: after reading it, I’d position it at the top of my ‘in-use’ magazine pile on our oversized footstool. Alongside the holly sprigs, pine cones and spice-scented candles, that iconic cover was a constant reminder of all that’s special about this time of year. The wonderful thing about our covers – and all our photographs – is that they not only evoke a powerful connection to the natural world but also immerse you in a timeless way of…