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Katy Mclean, Decorating Editor“I am a definite magpie,attracted to all that glistens andsparkles, and the magic of thefestive season is a perfect time toindulge this passion. Beautifulgold decorations and accessoriesset an opulent yet classic moodand can easily be matched withwhites, reds, greens and silvers.I do like the unabashed luxuryand glamour of gold inabundance, though, and aglittering treasure trove can beadded to each year, as gold nevergoes out of fashion.Metallics catch the lightwonderfully, and so work wellfor candle holders anddecorations that twinkle fromthe glow of warm-white fairylights. Tables look resplendentwith gold place mats, cutleryand bowls of gleaming baubles.”GOLDENGLAMOURRound beaded goldplacemats, £18 for a setof two, Laura Ashley``````L’Objet Gold Han three-wick canistercandle with lid, £400; littala Napulacandleholders, from £45, all Amara``````Feather cheese knives,set of three, £35,Laura Ashley``````Gold Fabergé style egg, £5.99,Joanna Wood``````Biba gold-rim glassware from£28, House of Fraser``````Gold & smoke glitter starbursttree topper, £8, John Lewis``````Gold sparkle glitterribbon, £2.99, Noton the High Street``````Versace Medusaplates, from £46;Cutipol Moon mattgold cutlery, 24piece set, £290,all Amara### 80 THE ENGLISH HOMETEH UK DEC15 TEAM XMAS SYTLE.indd 80 14/10/2015 12:14