Country Living UK

Whether you live in the town or countryside, in Country Living you’ll find a wealth of ideas for your home and garden, learn about traditional crafts, keep informed of rural issues, enjoy irresistible dishes using seasonal produce and, above all, escape the stress and strain of modern-day life.

Season’s greetings • Late lies the wintry sun a-bed, A frosty, fiery sleepy-head; Blinks but an hour or two; and then, A blood-red orange, sets again

Country Living

’TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY

HAVE A COOL YULE • Layers of warm neutral colours, fresh greenery and soft candlelight take the pared-back Scandi look from lean to lux

LET THERE BE LIGHTS • A Victorian cottage in Berkshire has been reimagined as a bright and beautiful family home where Christmas is celebrated in style

Made with LOVE • From tiny table gifts to old-fashioned decorations, these charming ideas are easy to create and guaranteed to spread smiles all round

The RED SQUIRREL

ANGELS AT HER TABLE • Christmas is always a busy time for Sam Duffy, when her peg dolls and paper creations are in high demand – and she wouldn’t have it any other way

CHRISTMAS MARKET at Good Housekeeping Live • Join us at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, for four days of artisan shopping, workshops, talks and tastings, as well as a packed programme of interviews† with top celebrities, including many of your Country Living favourites…

CHRISTMA S WITH A DIFFERENCE • Beetroot-cured trout, prosecco-brined turkey and gin spritz baked Alaska… make this year’s feast extra special with Donna Hay

THE SECRET LIFE OF ROBINS • Britain’s beloved (unofficial) national bird is a symbol of winter cheer – but there’s so much more to this cheery fellow than meets the eye

CELEBRATE Christmas WITH COUNTRY LIVING

FROSTY AND FAIR • Restored to glory, the beauty of the Trentham Estate in Staffordshire is laid bare in winter when colour no longer distracts from its stunning structure

ALL SET TO CELEBRATE • Prepare the scene for a celebratory lunch with exuberant table arrangements guaranteed to impress your guests

WHITE CHRISTMAS • Pale shades, freshly picked foliage and antique, vintage and salvaged treasures come together to create seasonal magic in this beautiful Essex home

PRIDE IN THE WOOL • Early attempts at a scarf did not go well, but Lauren Aston persevered. Now her chunky knits are in high demand and she has a thriving business that attracts celebrity customers

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the HEDGEHOG

Natural WONDERS • Make the most of foraged materials by embellishing them with upcycled secondhand treasures to create beautiful planet-friendly decorations and gifts

CREATE A STIR • Stir-up Sunday, the last Sunday before Advent, is traditionally the time to make your Christmas pudding – and other delicacies, too

the EUROPEAN OTTER

COMFORT & JOY • Don’t let the pressure to have a perfect Christmas increase your stress. These easy techniques can help you stay calm all through the holiday season

FLORAL FANTASIA • From crafting wreaths to wrapping gifts and decorating indoors or out, let flowers and plants enhance your festivities

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GOOD FOR THE GOOSE • A roundabout route led this farmer to a Devon hillside where he raises a happy gang of free-roaming geese

ALL IN THE DETAIL • Long before many people have started to think about Christmas, preparations begin in this Suffolk home so that all will be guaranteed perfect on the day

SWEET DELIGHTS • Fruits and nuts, sugar and spice, snowy meringue… Treat – and impress – family and guests with indulgent seasonal cakes and...