14 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, DECEMBER 2015 bhg.com.au
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162 Trend spotting Easy tips for
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172 Knot & stitch Weave your way
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180 Contour in on beauty Learn how
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184 Get your glamour on Straight
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189 ’Tis the season for you! Hang
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