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HESTON
BLUMENTHAL
The ‘chef of the decade’  
invites us to dinner
Lady Annabel Astor decks  
the halls for the holidays
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LOCAL LIFE
73 What Kate did Inside the Kate 
13 News Get the latest stories in your  Spade pop-up at Selfridges
area this month
75 Women’s fashion Dress to impress 
15 Socials Staffan Tollgard Design  in red and get the jewellery to match
Group launch their new showroom 
HEALTH & BEAUTY
18 Arena Christmas crêpes and a 
musical Rudolph – we bring you  79 Luxe looks Hot lipsticks and a luxury              
December’s most festive events mani/pedi at Coco Nail Bar
22 Heston Blumenthal Looks back in  GOURMET
time for his latest recipe book
85 Food news Start Christmas with a 
HOMES bang with three of the best Champagnes 
43 Interiors news Judith Wilson’s guide  87 Tom Parker Bowles Is on the hunt 
to West London designs for an alternative to traditional turkey
46 Festive feeling Lady Annabel Astor  90 The Outlaw Chef Nathan Outlaw 
gets ready for an OKA Christmas celebrates his third Michelin star
56 Take a load off Old Boot Sofas on  93 Reviews A visit to Bar Boulud and 
their cosy new designs newcomer Terra Vergine
59 Oro Bianco on their innovative  TRAVEL 113 Hot property! 
design at 235 Knightsbridge   The Resident’s bumper property 
94 Caribbean crush  Falling in love  section starts here  
63 Home buys All you need to get your  with St Lucia
home feeling festive this Christmas On the cover: A previous home of 
CHRISTMAS GIFTS Dame Margot Fonteyn, boasting a 
FASHION pool and cinema. On the market with 
  97 Stocking fillers The best jewellery,  W.A.Ellis, contact 020 7306 1620
70 Dress to impress Top party frocks  watches and gifts for little ones 
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