EDITOR’S LETTER
To say I love Christmas is an understatement. The decorations, the food, the presents… but most of all I love celebrating with family and friends. One of my favourite things is to set up the guest room for out-of-town visitors. Fresh sheets, a spare blanket and both feather-and-poly-filled pillow options are standard, but it’s the finer details that I think really make people feel welcome. I love to put a framed photo of my guests on the bedside table along with a posy of flowers and a scented candle to add a fragrance memory to their stay. On the dresser, I always keep a box with amenities, such as a phone charger, toothbrush and torch – just in case. This issue, you’ll discover plenty of hosting tips, from how to create…