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Homes & Antiques, February 2012

Vintage style
Sarah Moore reveals how to bring out the best in your favourite antique pieces and create fabulous gifts.

The Vintage Wedding Fair
With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, we soak up the romance at The Vintage Wedding Fair in Chester, and find out what brides will be wearing this spring.

Instant Expert: Silhouettes
Once the most affordable of art forms, silhouettes have a growing band of followers who are discovering their charm, as well as the skill and wit of the men and women who made them.

Written into history
Damian Dibben’s eclectic collection of antiques and curiosities has informed his new series of children’s adventure books.

Upcycling project: Sewing box
With sewing projects back in vogue, you’ll need somewhere to store all those cleverly sourced pieces of vintage fabric. Here’s a pretty yet mobile solution.

Bedazzled brilliance
Eye-catchingly colourful and breathtakingly opulent, Indian jewellery is as head-turning now as it was the day it was made.

New directions
The New Year is a great time to start new projects. Meet the people whose hobby has set them on an entirely new path.

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Gardens Illustrated, January 2012

10 star plants for 2012
Leading plantsmen from around the world tell us which plant they are most excited about growing this year.

A fresh start
Winter gives us the chance to plan ahead and dream of new crops for spring and summer, writes Lia Leendertz in the first of a new series of seasonal ideas and inspiration for gardeners.

20 ways to transform your garden
Inspiring new year’s resolutions that will help you achieve the full potential of your garden in the season ahead.

Self-sowers
Every garden needs a few special plants that seed themselves, springing up to fill gaps and make spontaneous combinations. Here’s our guide to the best.

A brief history of grow-your-own
Interest in home-grown fruit and vegetables is booming – but what are the roots of this obsession? In the first of a two-part history, we go back to the movement’s Victorian origins.

Head for the hills
The dramatic landscape of Oregon is rich in interesting plant species – which makes it the perfect place for budding planthunters.

Design trends for 2012
Top names in garden design reveal the fashions, themes and innovations set to sweep the world of gardening in the year ahead.

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Good Food February issue on sale now

Free WeightWatchers recipe book – Start the New Year healthy with a fantastic booklet packed with 30 healthy recipes

New kitchen skills section– The Good Food team would like to share their knowledge. This month, learn how to fillet mackerel, make the perfect poach egg and cook authentic Thai food with their step by step guides

Food for someone you love – Make someone special happy with these gorgeous recipes this Valentines

5 pancake fillings – Delicious fillings to celebrate Shrove Tuesday

Make a batch – Save time and money by cooking these spicy dishes in bulk – all of which freeze beautifully

Lemon fresh – Give your cooking a zesty lift this winter with these seasonal recipes using lemon, at their best now

Food to keep you fit – Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains how to complement your exercise regime with certain foods

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Olive February issue on sale now

Free booklet – Containing 25 ‘slimmer dinners’, this booklet features healthy yet tasty recipes to combat the indulgence of the holidays.

Light Lunch- Cut the fat not the flavour with food writer Jennifer Joyce’s satisfying but skinny menu

Menuwatch – olive draws inspiration from the soups exciting restaurants are serving at the moment with their own recipes to try at home

Pancake masterclass – olive’s food director Lulu Grimes shares 5 delicious ways to eat these treats

Comfort food classics – 30 recipes from olive’s winter collection featuring pies, casseroles and puddings to beat the post winter blues

Restaurant spy – Exclusive 30% discounts for olive readers at seven top restaurants, plus a glass of fizz

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Good Food January 2012 issue on sale now

Step-by-step Christmas lunch – Including a time plan, get-ahead tips and a helpful shopping list to ensure the Big Day is a great success.

Last-minute gourmet gifts – Quick yet special presents for foodies.

Let’s get cooking – Festive projects to keep children entertained over the holidays.

Celebrate New Year – Three menu solutions to suit any way you choose to see in the New Year.

What’s new for 2012 - Good Food presents the top 12 trends for the coming year.

Gluten-free & Gorgeous – Delicious festive bakes – all completely gluten free (Page 55)

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olive January 2012 issue on sale now

Party food for friends – This month’s olive is bursting with all you need to make your party go with a bang – a tapas menu for six, quick canapés and ideas to feed a crowd.

2012 Recipe Trends – olive predicts the biggest food trends for 2012 with exclusive recipes from some of the restaurants leading the way.

Tomorrow’s world – What are the cool trends and hot topics affecting the way we will eat in the future.

Eat out – olive’s select some of the best value restaurants and cafes for festive occasions.

Eat like a local – This month’s pick is Scandinavia’s clean, bold flavours.

Overnight expert – A guide to preparing ahead to get Christmas Lunch on the table by 2pm.

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Homes & Antiques, January 2012

All that glitters
Bring out the best in your favourite antique pieces this Christmas and entertain your guests in fabulous vintage style.

Christmas essentials
Have a fabulous festive season with our selection of the best crackers, stockings and wreaths.

Perfect presents
With the final days of Christmas preparations upon us, we bring you a selection of ideal gifts to fill even the most difficult of stockings.

H&A’s forecast for 2012
Interiors trend predictions, blockbuster exhibitions and the key events to look forward to – here’s all you need to know about what’s hot in the year ahead.

Cast of costumes
Tutus and tiaras preserved for posterity play starring roles in English National Ballet’s costume archives.

Vintage annuals
Remember the joy of finding an annual under the tree? Antiques Roadshow expert Katherine Higgins explains which are the most collectable now.

Vintiquing in Bath
Conjuring images of Jane Austen heroines enjoying Assembly Room balls, Bath, with its wealth of antiques shops and markets, is the perfect destination for the party season.

Essential guide to guest bedrooms
‘Tis the season to invite your friends to stay, and these tips will ensure that they won’t want to leave – don’t say we didn’t warn you!

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Gardens Illustrated, December 2011

Garden of the Year 2011
Four professional garden-lovers joined Gardens Illustrated editor Juliet Roberts at the Garden Museum in London to celebrate the most inspiring gardens they have visited this year, and discuss which one to choose as their overall favourite.

Gifts for gardeners
From stocking fillers to luxurious treats, here’s our pick of Christmas presents for green-fingered folk.

Christmas roses
With strong colours and exquisite forms, hellebores give winter gardens a sparkle all their own.

December plants
Nine vivacious plants to illuminate your house and garden in midwinter.

Celebration food
Wholesome party delicacies made with fresh produce from the garden and foraged fruit and nuts.

A handmade Christmas
Make your own unique natural decorations using stems and flowers.

Plant profile: Holly
Lustrous leaves and bright berries make hollies fantastic garden plants in winter. But what kinds should you plant? Roy Lancaster names the best.

Tree-planting masterclass
The man responsible for the collection of 14,000 trees at Kew explains his tried and tested method.

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Embark on the trip of a lifetime, as Planet Earth’s award winning team take you on the ultimate polar expedition into a breathtaking landscape. Frozen Planet will be available on iTunes from late October and BBC DVD and Blu-Ray 8th December 2011.

Frozen Planet airs on BBC One this Autumn and will be presented by the legendary Sir David Attenborough for perfect prime time viewing. This amazing Frozen Planet DVD and Blu-Ray release comes in deluxe holographic packing and includes exclusive footage of the Frozen Planet teams unprecedented access to film the story of the South Pole Station - the most extreme and remote scientific research base on earth.

This landmark high definition series brings to the screen the frozen wilderness of the polar region for what could be the last time before they change forever, with the effects of global warming more evident in the Arctic and Antarctic than anywhere else on the planet.

Ambitious and epic in scale, it is the ultimate portrait of the Polar Regions, capturing all the fragile, jaw-dropping beauty and majestic power of the elements in the greatest landscapes on Earth.

Featuring the incredible wildlife cinematography that made Planet Earth a worldwide success, Frozen Planet has taken new technology to the most extreme and remote parts of our planet capturing groundbreaking imagery above and below the ice.

Encounter spectacles that few of us will ever witness. Go deep under the sea-ice into a magical world of giants, plunge into the heart of an erupting polar volcano and fly to the South Pole across the Antarctic icecap – the largest concentration of ice on our planet –retracing the steps of the great polar explorers.

Get closer than ever before to the lives of our best loved and most charismatic animal characters – polar bears, penguins, wolves and orcas, and witness the most extraordinary examples of survival against the odds as can be found anywhere on our planet.

Narrated by acclaimed naturalist Sir David Attenborough and produced by Vanessa Berlowitz and Alastair Fothergill. This is the poles as you have never seen them, and may never see them again…

Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict
This is Sir David Attenborough doing what he does best; the commentary is fascinating and important, as is the access to the wildlife in its natural habitat.The beautiful photography and the vast expanses of the Polar Regions scenery is breathtaking. This is one of those DVDs to treasure for generations. An outstanding contribution to our understanding of the world and its future. We absolutely loved it, a perfect Christmas gift! Highly Recommended!

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Europe’s best winter city breaks

Free gift – Lonely Planet Magazine 2012 Calendar. Featuring favourite images published in the magazine during the past year, this calendar is sure to be an inspiring addition to any room.

On the cover – Twenty years ago, Estonia’s charming medieval city of Tallinn concealed a world of espionage. Lonely Planet Magazine uncovers the fascinating secret past of Soviet subterfuge hidden behind its fairytale turrets and spires

Britain’s Greatest winter walks (and pubs) – From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish Coast, Lonely Planet Magazine picks out six of the most beautiful and timely walks in Britain – and rounds them all off with a recommendation of a cosy pub to warm up in

Svalbard, Norway’s northernmost frontier –Svalbard’s endless snowscape, set in the midst of a frozen sea, is one of the world’s great spectaculars. Expect polar bears, reindeer, huskies and Arctic temperatures

The Perfect Trip: Florida – Art Deco edifices, literary hotspots, calm beaches and marshy everglades are all waiting to be discovered in The Sunshine State

A Day in the Life of Marrakesh – From sunrise to sunset, snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats and street vendors bring the medina to life. Lonely Planet Magazine conjures up the magical atmosphere of this middle-eastern hub and how to get the most out of a visit.

Also in this issue, Europe’s best Christmas markets, comedian Rich Hall is our guest expert on classic American road movies and hitchhiking in the US, plus BBC presenter Mark Beaumont on his favourite travel experiences.

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THE WORLD OF INTERIORS DECEMBER ISSUE – 30TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

RUPERT THOMAS’ ROOM BY ROOM:
Rupert Thomas selects key styles and settings favoured by The World of Interiors over the last 30 years, featured as a special editorial supplement inside the magazine. Categories include Sitting Rooms; Grottoes and gardens; Eating and entertaining; Bathrooms; Halls and entrances; Offices, attics, studies and studios – behind the scenes; Bedrooms; Kitchens, including Elizabeth David’s summer kitchen, photographed August 1993, and Frida Kahlo photographed 1989 and Pierre & Gilles’s Paris kitsch-en photographed 1995; and finally Artists at Home.

THREE’S COMPANY
The triumvirate behind Les Trois Garçons restaurant, a paean to decorative excess in east London, have now trained their combined Swedish, Malaysian and French sights on a château in the Vendée. ‘Less whimsical’ the décor may be, but is this sleepy region ready for anatomical models behind the sofa and a T-Rex in the conservatory?

MID-CENTURY MODIFIED
Peter Shire has electrified the quiet Modernist livery of his home in Los Angeles – a listed single-storey house build by his father in the 1950s – with high-key trimmings of turquoise, yellow and toffee-apple red. It’s perfectly in keeping with a man whose bold furniture and ceramics achieved fame in the 1980s through Memphis, the Italian design collective.

HOT METAL TYPES
Marc Hart works for a building society, but memories of his Wiltshire childhood and the happy times spent with his great-uncle, the village blacksmith, make him long to fire up Aldbourne’s forge once more. With the anvil silent now for 30years and the historic scrap turning rusty, time is running out for the protégé – but the craft is ‘deep down in me, it’s ingrained’, he tells Ros Byam Shaw.

The December 2011 issue of The World of Interiors is available now.

HOUSE & GARDEN DECEMBER ISSUE PLUS GOURMET SUPPLEMENT DESIGN IDEAS
Jennifer Goulding discovers how three design experts decorate their own homes for Christmas, including Ben Pentreath’s regency house in west Dorset; Solenne de la Fouchardiere’s modern loft apartment in east London; and Grania Cavendish’s Victorian family seat, Holker Hall in Cumbria.

INSIDE OUT AND OUTSIDE IN
Deep in the woods in upstate New York, a timber cabin is the product of many years’ architectural dreaming, and it sits in gentle sympathy with its surroundings.

POSTAL ORDER
Johanna Thornycroft meets the architect owner of a former London sorting office who has respected its utilitarian history in her design, while adding the comfort and softness required for family living.

BURTON AGNES HALL
At Burton Agnes Hall, East Yorkshire, Simon and Olivia Cunliffe-Lister and their family festoon the Elizabethan mansion, including the garden topiary, with festive decorations, in preparation for Christmas visitors.

MULTICULTURAL MANUFACTURE
Based in their Brussels family home, Anne-Marie Midy and Jorge Almada - French and Mexican respectively – design modern furniture and accessories that are made using traditional techniques by craftsmen in Mexico, displayed to maximum effect in their house.

HOUSE & GARDEN GOURMET
A very special supplement including 40 delicious recipes for Christmas, our pick of the best champagnes, fine wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks, plus perfect presents for food lovers, the best of British produce and appetising new cookery books.

Plus autumn and winter structure in the garden with sculptural seed heads; Olivia Gregory finds stylish Christmas presents for £50 or less; shop online using favourite websites for easy Xmas gifting; and Cathy Strongman looks to tradition to find eco inspiration for the modern-day festive season.

The December issue of HOUSE & GARDEN is available now

Good Food December issue on sale now
Free gift – 2012 Calendar with 12 fabulous new baking recipes. For the first time, Good Food has created a calendar dedicated to the popular art of baking, with an exciting new recipe each month to suit the season.

Your complete Christmas meal planner – Whether you’re staying traditional or trying something different, Good Food has it covered, with a time plan, a guide to choosing a turkey and three fabulous ways to cook the festive bird

Festive entertaining – 31 pages devoted to special food to delight guests during Christmas time. Recipes for delicious brunches, banquets and dinner parties are sure to get friends in the festive mood

Homemade gourmet gifts - With all of us more cost conscious these days, making foodie treats is a great way to cut the spend but not the effort

Stunning Christmas cakes – Spend a few fun hours baking Sarah Cook’s light Christmas cake, then choose your favourite way to decorate, with three beautiful ideas to suit any skill level

Lovely Leftovers – Ensure you make the most out of the beautiful feasts you’ve created with these simple recipes

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olive December issue on sale now

Free gift- A smart 2012 Diary, crammed with delicious recipes demanding to be scheduled into your to-do list.

Winter wonders – Show-stopping deserts that can be made ahead to enchant guests this Christmas.

3 wise men – Three of the most talked about chefs of 2011, Ben Spalding of Roganic, Tom Adams of Pitt Cue Co and Jason Atherton of Pollen Street

Social share their special alternatives. Also, the chance to win dinner at one of their restaurants

Shopping around the Christmas tree – olive picks the most stylish districts of 10 cities and works out an itinerary for finding the best gifts and food and drink along the way.

Menu Masters – olive have worked out 3 clever menus for whatever occasion you’re hosting this Christmas.

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Special theme: The World’s Greatest Cities

On the cover – See New York from a new perspective, through its pioneering High Line Park – an elevated pathway that offers exciting relaxed new way of experiencing the Big Apple

The World’s Greatest City? – London, Bangkok, Mumbai or Buenos Aires? This month, four of Lonely Planet Magazine’s international editors explain why they love their city and give their best insider tips along the way

Moscow – Discover how the Russian city’s buildings and monuments provide a fascinating and nostalgic look into its Soviet past

Top 10 Autumn breaks to book now – Recommended this month are the Peak District, Bedfordshire, Avignon and the Shetland Islands

The Perfect Trip: New Zealand– World-class coffee, wines and cuisine are just some of the delights on offer in the Land of the Long White Cloud, a place of ancient traditions, beaches and fjords

Germany’s magical Thuringia – discover an undisturbed and little-visited corner of Europe, filled with extraordinary medieval towns, fairytale forests, grand thinking and sausages

Anything to Declare? – Co-founder of Leon and BBC TV chef Allegra McEvedy shares her holiday memories and explains why a dish in Milan made her cry and her knife obsession..

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