Can you believe Christmas is almost here? Wow, where has the year gone?

The editorial team certainly have been busy these past few months gathering everything Christmassy to ensure we put together two of the most stunning magazines set to inspire you and help you plan for the 'silly season'.

I for one am definitely making my own decorations this year using the free paper supplied in the Christmas issue and baking the chocolate raisin pudding in the December issue (pg. 52).

My mum still makes the traditional family pud from a recipe handed down through the generations, so I am sure she will take a little convincing to give this new recipe a try. But who knows, it might just take pride of place in the traditional family pudding repertoire!

As for what is next? We are now planning March and April issues and have already tried some gorgeous new Easter eggs. Our food editor is also up to the elbows in yummy choc delights this week as she shoots her Easter stories.

Hope you all don't have many more pressies to buy and have your Christmas day menu planned, so as the days get closer, the stress isn't too bad.

More from me soon!

Joanne

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