Christmas Edition 2022

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CHRISTMAS EDITION

2022

17 WHAT’S INSIDE? TRENDS • Chic Holiday Pieces

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LIVING

• A Perfect Pied-à-terre

FEATURE

• Christmas Special

FASHION EDITORIAL

• Street Treat

SALLY GREEN This holiday season, let’s get inspired by author Sally Breeze Green’s story of spiritual transformation and how this changed her views on family and life.

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ETHEL LEACH Managing Director GENER ZAFRA

Project Manager ALEX ROSS Marketing Fulfillment Manager

CARLO RIVERA Editor EDGE JAVIER Art Director

JOMAR OUANO Graphic Designer/Artist

MATT ALASAGAS Graphic Designer/Artist

COMING SOON

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12 editor’s note what’s in your heart? 17 trends christmas colors

six in the city 2023 planners 24 living

equestrian’s eclectic nashville pied-à-terre 30 cover story sally breeze green 34 christmas special stuff to transform the holidays into something special 58 fashion street treat 66 health coping with stress

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EDITOR’S NOTE

What ’ s in your heart?

HEN I WAS A CHILD, WE spent every Christmas at my grandparents’ house with my extended family. My grandma and grandpa loved the holidays

and worked hard to make them special. My grandpa made me and my sisters matching t-shirts, made everyone flannel pajamas, baked up a storm, bought too many gifts, and decorated beautifully. She even hung tiny little glass ornaments on invisible strings from her ceiling. Everyone loved it and, as they swayed with every small breeze, it was magical. That’s really what this season is all about–magical in every sense. It makes your heart fluffier and of course--a flattering feeling. This issue, we take every consideration by heart, on how we want to make this issue if not memorable, exceptional in every page as we want to help you have fun this season. And this holiday season, let’s get inspired by author Sally Green and how she transforms her life by putting her heart to where it should be. Now I ask you, dear readers, what’s in your heart?

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TRENDS

We’re sharing some hot tips and inspiration to help you transform your personal style for the holiday.

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CHRISTMAS COMBO Elevate your holidays with something other than red and green.

by Hadley Keller

1. BURGUNDY AND COPPER Riff on the tried and true Christmas red with a more subdued burgundy, like designer Kelly Deck did in the festive home of Kimberly Jones, where bronze and copper accents ground the space and give an elegant look paired with fresh greenery. 2. BLUE AND GREEN Sky blue also pairs beautifully with pine green, as Matthew Bees proves in his Charleston home here. Swap out red bows for blue and give your Christmas decor an unexpected jolt—and an appropriately coastal vibe if you’re by the ocean. 3. WINTER WHITES For a more ethereal look, channel snow- capped mountains in a white scene with touches of silver and gold, like Joanna Buchanan did with this table setup. 4. BLACK AND GOLD Designer Beth Webb gave her Christmas decor a minimal overhaul, trimming down the palette to black, white, and metallics for an elegant look that transcends seasons.

5. PINK With the onset of Barbiecore, there couldn’t be a more perfect time to look to pink for Christmas color inspiration. Vintage ornaments offer a great opportunity to incorporate shades from pastel to Pepto Bismol. The best part? You can leave them up right through Valentine’s Day! 6. BLUE AND WHITE House Beautiful loves a blue and white moment—and that’s no different at Christmas. Take the classic color scheme into the holidays by creating a themed tree, as designer Jenny Wolf did here. 7. RED AND PURPLE For a bold take on holiday decor, pair deep red with a rich purple. Here, Mally Skok displays antique red glassware against a red- and-purple wallpaper, a color scheme that would be beautiful for a Christmas table. 8. SILVER AND SAGE Set a moody vibe that carries into New Years with a palette of grays, silvers, and sage hues, like One Kings Lane founder Susan Feldman did on this table, which draws its palette from the showstopping centerpiece.

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These six Louis Vuitton Bags are in its most creative yet. Interpreted with exceptional savoir faire, the Louis Vuitton ArtyCapucines are remarkable conversation starters. SIX IN THE CITY by metrosyle and forbes.com

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ASHION AND ART HAVE ALWAYS been closely intertwined, and it’s always interesting to see how artists interpret the codes of a fashion house in collaborations. Louis Vuitton’s Artycapucines Collection takes this further by commissioning six artists — Amélie Bertrand, Daniel Buren, Peter Marino, Park Seo-Bo, Ugo Rondinone, and Kennedy Yanko — to create wearable art on a specific canvas: the Capucines bag. In the talented hands of these leading contemporary artists, the iconic bag takes on wildly different looks. Kennedy Yanko transformed the Capucine into a sculptural object that echoes her work, which she crafts in F

Spanning the global art scene, this limited-edition drop features the works of Daniel Buren, Kennedy Yanko, Park Seo-Beo, Amélie Bertrand, Peter Marino, and Ugo Rondinone. The six leading contemporary artists bring their unique vision to interpret the Capucines bag range with exceptional savoir faire. From 3D printed leather, paintings recreated through the use of textured and embellished calfskin, to a striking hand-sprayed creation that gleamed with phosphorescence, this season’s artists proved the Capucines’ ability to inspire unbridled creativity.

metal and “paint skin.” Her Artycapucine recreates the paint-skin effect from her work by using a rusting process to create a similar look to her sculptures. The bag is artfully crumpled, but it’s still functional. It has a removable handle and a pouch underneath that functions as a sleeve so that you can carry the bag as a clutch. For the fourth installment of its artist partnerships, Louis Vuitton unveils a new chapter of the artist-designed ArtyCapucines collection. Inspired by the iconic Rue Des Capucines, the Capucines’ distinct rhombus silhouette and arc-shaped top handle make a the perfect blank canvas for contemporary artists.

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Let’s usher the New Year with plans we wish we could do the year back. We have gathered planners, organizer, and notebooks that may suit to your style and liking. PLAN AHEAD

by marieclaire.com

1. PAPIER MY DAILY PLANNER My Papier planner is essential to help organize my time,” says Senior Editor Tanya Benedicto Klich. “I add everything in it from meetings at work to yoga classes at the weekend and I love that it’s undated so you can start it at any point during the year. Being able to personalize my name on the cover makes it feel really special and there’s a huge choice of designs to reflect your personal style which I love.” The planners add a dash of color and style to the interior of my work bag. You can buy their pocket diaries and meal planners to match.” 2. BAN.DO LARGE 17-MONTH ACADEMIC PLANNER “I’m hopelessly unorganized, and this planner is perfect for keeping me on track,”

backpack or a modest-sized purse, you’ll be able to stash this pick wherever you go. 5. BAN.DO MEDIUM 12-MONTH PLANNER - PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION “I’m chronically unorganized, and this planner from Ban.do has changed me for the better,” says E-Commerce Writer Julia Marzovilla. “It has a calendar at the beginning of every month that’s big enough for me to jot down top-line information and dates, but also has a few lines on every single day for me to write down to-dos, meetings, and appointments as I need to. It’s also a 12-month planner as opposed to an 18-month or 16-month one, so I can buy a new one every month without having to worry about my months matching up.”

says E-Commerce Writer Julia Marzovilla. “It has pages for notes, a big enough calendar for me to take notes for every single day, and stickers (!!) for when I can’t focus.” 3. THE SUN AND MOON PLANNER Astrology lovers will be obsessed with this sun and moon planner, which runs until next June (perfect for students and teachers alike!) and has a special notes column so you can jot down notes and to-do lists throughout the week. 4. MOLESKINE CLASSIC 18-MONTH WEEKLY PLANNER For a classic option, go for Moleskine’s 18-month weekly planner, which comes in a variety of colors. You can choose between the smaller 3.5 x 5.5 inch or the larger 5 x 8.25 inch one. This way, whether you have a roomy

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A young client tapped designer Jason Arnold to transform a home into a moody retreat where nothing is precious but everything is beautiful... EQUESTRIAN’S ECLECTIC

by Heidi Mitchell photography Haris Kenjar

N A LEAFY AND HISTORIC neighborhood of Nashville, one young equestrian—who splits her time between Florida

and Tennessee—has found her perfect pied-à-terre. That’s in large part thanks to Jason Arnold, the Nashville-based interior designer known for creating a sense of balance in his consistently refined interiors. “Young, fresh, timeless, and classic was what she wanted,” Arnold recalls of his client. “She has a dog, and she comes home [right] after riding, so making sure everything was durable was also important.” What made the whole thing work, the designer adds, is that the client trusted him to do what he does best—mix up old and new, inherited and purchased, elegant and fun. Though his client didn’t have the exact words to describe what she wanted, Arnold intuited she was drawn to a layered look. And he delivered. In the living room, the Hickory Chair reupholstered by Rubelli fabric is new, while the Mini Skirt drinks table by Bunny Williams Home is a

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classic. The Lucite tables are vintage, and the Visual Comfort brass-and-leather- wrapped floor lamp, with a triangle shade, is an antique. The furnishings give that room and all the others a fresh feeling of having been collected over time. “I threw in several items throughout the home that were handed down from her grandmother, who had amazing taste and style,” Arnold adds. In the guest bedroom, geometric and almost floral Zak + Fox wallcoverings offset the owner’s grandmother’s dresser and a vibrant blue bedspread. There’s a quirky Pierre Paulin tongue chair in the den and a very grown-up Phillip Jeffries wallcovering to temper the small space. In the dining room, Arnold took a Broad Beach pendant wrapped in rope and placed it above a custom—if Lilliputian— dining table that seats just six. “She’s not a huge entertainer, but friends come and hang out, and she does work at the dining room table sometimes,” Arnold says. “The chandelier provides this honey glow that makes everyone look gorgeous.” For the primary bedroom, he had a Birmingham manufacturer create a custom four- poster iron bed, placed it atop an

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Antrim geometric rug, then filled out the space with Lee Industries armchairs reupholstered in royal blue Weitzner fabric. They finished the room with a custom dresser that looks like something the equestrian’s grandmother passed down, as does the Bhawana nightstand which Arnold sourced from Global Views. Framed prints, urns, curious lamps, and unexpected curios sit on nearly every surface in the bedroom and throughout the two-bedroom apartment. These one of a kind objets give the owner “I think this home tells the story of a well-traveled, eclectic, interesting young woman with sophisticated taste, but who is also playful and enjoys being surrounded by beautiful things. The strong architectural bones allow for that, and I love the way it turned out...” something new to marvel at every time she walks in the door, Arnold notes, especially since she’s only there part-time. “I love smaller spaces, and when you have a great base, then layering all these pieces can really tell the story,” Arnold says. “I think this home tells the story of a well-traveled, eclectic, interesting young woman with sophisticated taste, but who is also playful and enjoys being surrounded by beautiful things. The strong architectural bones allow for that, and I love the way it turned out.” It’s eclectic and unbridled, just like its owner. EC

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COVER STORY

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SALLY BREEZE GREEN

For this month’s issue, let’s get to know more about the beautiful story written by the author herself Sally Breeze Green.

RITING THINGS DOWN has been in my blood since early childhood when my mother gave me a 5-year for 5 years too small for my thoughts so it became a 1-year diary, writing whole pages at a time. It became a way of therapy for me when my parents divorced and Dad left home. My search to find a ‘Father’ replacement which began on paper drove me to seeking a real-life relationship in other males in my life W diary. It gave me a chance to scribble a few lines, secrets and thoughts that I wanted to remember. Then came another 5-year diary and I found the five spaces

After a year in college, God brought the man of my dreams into my life and we married. During these early years of marriage, I continued to ‘jot down’ short writings, but my writing began in earnest in the 1960’s as I pounded out my life story In Search of Wholeness on an old Underwood upright typewriter. God added two sons to complete our family and it was a busy life, but underneath lay that anxiety of abandonment by my father. When Billy Graham came to Southern California, I found myself involved with prayer preparation for the crusade. I’d gone down the aisle of a Baptist Vacation Bible School in the

only to find that they all had ‘clay feet’. This evolved into searching for God as I attended a parochial school in my childhood. If I couldn’t have my earthly Dad, perhaps I could find my Heavenly Father! By the time high school came along, I was adept at ‘jotting down’ my thoughts and ideas so writing themes and essays and book reports came easy. English was my favorite subject and sharing my thoughts on paper continued to be a way of therapy for me. Little did I realize at the time that the words of an old hymn were very true in my life, Behind the dim unknown stands God watching over His own.

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4th grade and now I found myself going down to the Angel Stadium floor to once again give myself away to the God I didn’t know. In learning about prayer for the Crusade, I became intrigued and out of it came the seeds for my next writing experience, In Quest of Prayer. Billy Graham’s books were instrumental in building my faith and when I read World Aflame, I encountered the hidden God again. As the days flew by, I became part of a study group on prayer at a local church which led me to a breakthrough in my search for God. I had a Theophany of Jesus! His bright Spirit of Presence engulfed me in an embrace of warm love and the Bible came alive! In it, I found the Heavenly Father I’d been searching for! This Heavenly Father wasn’t going to abandon me and eventually, He healed me of my anxiety of my own Dad’s departure from the home. This all happened over quite a few years during which time, writing continued in small bits and pieces until one night at 3 A.M., I heard the whisper, ‘Get up and write this down!’ So I did and the angel story Lo & Behold flowed out from my pen! (It later became a children’s musical.) My spirit has been in tune with His Spirit in my dreams and Georgie, a Big Fish Tale followed, and later Put a Tiger in Your Tank. What started as a little girl ‘jotting down in a diary’ became an elderly lady becoming a Grandma Moses of print! My writing has continued to this day. These writings have all been focused on either the search for or the finding of relationship with my Heavenly

Father. During 12 years of lay preaching, Sister Sal Shares Seasonal Sermons was born and notes of encouragement to the Sanctuary Choir became Clef Notes. They have become ways to share with others about the joy of being found and getting the word out to others that God is real and God is love and can be found! As a Christian, I live in the upside-down Kingdom of Service, laying down my preferences in favor of others as an act of worship to the Lord. Let me be crucified with Christ so He can be seen in me! Life has been a great ride with my family of sons, their wives, grandchildren, their wives and grand kids. My sweet Ralph has gone to heaven now and my time has become a Bright/Sadness. I treasure every moment of our 65 years. And who knows? What stories still lie in wait for the whisper, Get up and Write this Down!? This article itself was given to me once again at 3 a.m. ! EC

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FCEHARTIUSRTME AS SPECIAL

HAM WITH BEE STING GLAZE Want to be the star of the potluck? Bring a ham! This punchy glaze features fresh lemon zest, ginger, cayenne pepper, and a healthy dose of sweet honey. To keep it hot while traveling, wrap it fresh from the oven in foil, then place it in an insulated container—a cooler is just as good at keeping things hot.

Hosting a big indoor Christmas party or dinner may be too risky of a proposition to be worth it. So the idea of calling off all events, especially when the days are at their literal darkest, may just be too much to bear. One solution? Take the party outside with a potluck! WISH ME POTLUCK by Christopher Michel of CountryLiving

HAM BISCUIT SANDWICHES WITH APRICOT MUSTARD One way to make the ham more portable is to pop it between pillowy biscuits for easy-to-eat sandwiches.

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CITRUS-ROASTED SALMON Not a fan of ham, or want something lighter? This fillet of fish is both incredibly elegant and simple to make. It can be prepped ahead, and cooked when you arrive, or carried warm in an insulated box or cooler.

HORSERADISH–SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES Pair that salmon with these zesty, creamy potatoes. To make them even creamier, use a potato ricer. To warm the dish back up, place them, covered, in a 375°F oven for up to 30 minutes.

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CHEDDAR HOLLY CRACKERS These easy-to-transport homemade crackers are perfect for dips, cheese platters, or just eating on their own!

MOZZARELLA, RED PEPPER, AND BACON SKEWERS These skewers are tasty but light, so folks won’t fill up.

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HASSELBACK POTATO GRATIN Potatoes taste good in pretty much any form, but we think they taste out-of- this-world delicious in this gratin filled with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.

WARM PIMIENTO CHEESE DIP Prepare this classic Southern dip, and folks will enjoy every warm, cheesy bite.

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CAJUN SAUSAGE PUFFS WITH BOURBON MUSTARD A spoonful of honey gives the homemade bourbon mustard sauce a hint of sweetness.

CHEESY RICE This cheesy rice is the perfect cross between risotto and plain rice. A little Velveeta is all you need to bring this ooey-gooey masterpiece to life. Best part? You can bring it in the same pan you cooked it in!

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PECAN, HAZELNUT, AND COCONUT TART 2022 has been nuts. Mark the end of the year with this extra-nutty tart.

WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Only three steps are needed to make these rich truffles filled with Speculoos cookies; the fourth step is eating them!

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BLACK DOOR PAINT WITH CONTRASTING EVERGREENS Fresh evergreen looks even more beautiful against a sharp black door. A garland and seasonal plants can turn a stark doorway into a jolly one in no time. Whether you opt for fresh greenery or go the faux route is up to you. For a crafty take, DIY a nontraditional wreath with dried citrus or succulents, if you live in a warmer climate.

Who’s there? Open up to creative entrance designs that you can DIY just for the season KNOCK, KNOCK! by Sarah Lyon of Architectural Digest

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STAINED GLASS Even if a Frank Lloyd Wright home is out of reach, you can channel his aesthetic with a stained glass installation. Flecks of red are especially delightful come winter, when the shade can be supplemented with holiday decorations and, ideally, a bit of fresh snow.

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ORNAMENTS GALORE Ornaments certainly aren’t just for indoor use. Consider adhering them to your wreath and garland for some added shimmer. White glitter sprinkled pinecones add a bit more texture and dimension. This DIY only asks for a bit of twine to secure the decorations. Look for green twine so it can camouflage itself among the evergreens.

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INTERESTING DOOR CRAFTSMANSHIP A bespoke front door can make a serious impact, not to mention start a conversation about its origins. You can also employ some crafting techniques from DIY door tutorials like adding molding patterns. Wood scraps, for one, can add some texture to a standard front door, which you can paint. A bold red door is always a favorite and pairs nicely with poinsettias during the holiday season.

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Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas and holiday blings and decor that suits your Christmas tree and make it a centerpiece to remember. HOLIDAY BLINGS by Crate and Barrel

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1. Textured Red and Green Glass Ball Christmas Tree Ornaments, Set of 6 | 2. Red Tinsel Star Christmas Star | 3. Red and White Wide Striped Glass Ball Christmas Tree Ornament | 4. Glass Star Christmas Ornaments | 5. Boiled Wool Animal Christmas Tree Ornaments, Set of 4 | 6. Light-Up White Ceramic Alpine A-Frame Christmas Tree Ornament | 7. Wood Kiwi Bird Christmas Tree Ornament | 8. Metallic Paper Christmas Tree Ornaments, Set of 15.

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9. Stevey Disco Ball Christmas Tree Ornaments by Leanne Ford, Set of 12 | 10. Celebratory Accents Gold-Dipped Porcelain Christmas Tree Ornaments, Set of 8 by Lucia Eames | 11. Gold Glitter Tree Christmas Ornament | 12. 8-Point Wooden Snowflake Christmas Tree Ornament | 13. Gold Glitter Coral Cluster Christmas Tree Ornaments, Set of 6

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14. Silver Tinsel Star Christmas Tree Ornament | 15. Jolly Santa Ball Christmas Tree Ornament with Ceramic Hat | 16. Snowman Snow Globe Christmas Tree Ornament | 17. White Wood Bird Christmas Tree Ornament Clip | 18. Beaded Snowman Ornament

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Fabulous Finds worth Splashing out (for others and for yourself) FAB FINDS

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1. Farida Zaman Modern ‘Blue I framed print, 265, John Lewis & Partners | 2. Broste Copenhagen small Thyra vase in light mixed colour, £85, Olivia’s | 3. Striped pet teepee, £59.50, Oliver Bonas | 4. Cath Kidston VQ True wireless earbuds in Marble Hearts, £56, QVCUK | 5. Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 camera in Blush Pink, £78, Amazon

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6. Magnetic phone charger and power bank system, £54.99, Noli | 7. Projektityyny Leinikki corduroy cushion in Olive, £89, Heal’s 8. Wall clock, £95, Labour and Wait | 9. Smartech Morphée relaxation and sleep aid device, €89.99, Selfridges

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10. Swan SK22110BN retro pump espresso coffee machine in Black, £89.99, Robert Dyas 11. Aesop London collection, £50, Selfridges | 12. And/Or teddy fur shopper in Tan, £59, John Lewis & Partners 13. Phoenix Rising Ruby candle, €45, Urban Apothecary

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Treat your loved ones without breaking the bank. PRESENCE & PRESENTS

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1. Majority Little Shelford DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity, £44.95, Amazon | 2. Stackers headphone stand (headphones not included), £25, John Lewis & Partners | 3. Lali The Blues hexagonal pen pot, £21, Dar Leone | 4. The Ritual of Jing scented candle, £23.50, Rituals | 5. Fringed throw in Black and Cream, £25, Barker and Stonehouse

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6. Terracotta vase, £35, Raj Tent Club | 7. Personalised Climbing Chevy small washbag, £ 43, Tori Murphy | 8. British Colour Standard striped candles in Bright Multi, &27 for six, Made | 9. Mini Leaves birchwood ply tray, £24, Winter’s Moon

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10. La Cafetière Pisa three-cup cafetière, £19.99, Lakeland | 11. Matt Black cake plate, £48, Liga | 12. Folk Art sectioned notebook, £12, Paperchase | 13. Christmas cracker, £36, Jo Malone London

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STREET TREAT

Photographer Sebastian Hilgetag captures model Ella-Jayne Baily for a recent issue of Cosmopolitan Germany. The South African beauty poses in brightly colored street-style ensembles, including puffer jackets, sweatpants and trendy sneakers. Ella-Jayne is also accessorized with a bucket hat, visor sunglasses and statement bags by Oliver Rauh, responsible for design and production. Julia Hahn, hairstylist and makeup artist, creates an understated look for beauty.

Photography & Retouch Sebastian Hilgetag Styling & Production Oliver Rauh hair & makeup by Julia Hahn Photography Assistant Maximilian Marx Styling Assistant Samir Abou-Suede Model Ella-Jayne Baily at Mirrrs Models

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SENDING THOUGHTFUL WISHES YOUR WAY IN THE HOPE YOU KNOW THE JOY AND TREASURES THAT COME WITH THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. Here’s to hoping the Christmas season fills your home with the warmth and joyfulness that you and your family deserve.

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HEALTH

With life’s demand nowadays, who you gonna call? Stress busters. STRESS BUSTERS by Better Health Channel

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of a problem, you have a better chance of tackling it. But other stress is not doing you any favours. It makes you feel uptight and anxious, and it doesn’t leave you alone. Of course, different people feel stressed in different situations.The most common causes of stress are: • work • tertiary studies • relationships • certain times, such as Christmas & holidays You may feel stress having an impact on your body (rapid heartbeat, sweating, faster breathing, difficulty with digestion) and your mind (negative thoughts such as ‘my blood is boiling’, ‘she is a pain in the neck’, ‘I hate this job’, ‘I’ve had enough’ or ‘I can’t believe what’s happening’). It might also be affecting your everyday life (perhaps you’re arguing more with your family, or you dread going to work). While each of us reacts to stress in different ways, it’s important to deal with any stress that is affecting your health and wellbeing. In other words, if you’re not bothered by long work hours, then that’s fine. But if a work overload is making you lose sleep, feel impatient with your family, or behave in other unwanted ways, then you need to make a change. STRESS CAN HURT YOUR BODY AND YOUR MIND Think about whether stress is hurting you: • Is stress affecting your physical health? Is it giving you tension headaches or migraines, messing up your digestion, or leading you to eat or drink more, or smoke? • Is stress affecting your mental health? Is it bringing on panic attacks, making you fearful, causing irritability, leading you to binge eat or starve yourself, making you struggle in relationships, or making you feel depressed? Here are more questions that may help you recognise stress: • Can you switch off when you want to rest? Or can you not stop thinking? • Are you coping? Or do little things get

EELING STRESSED? HERE, you’ll find plenty of tips to help plan for feeling better. First, let’s learn more about stress. It’s a natural response when you face a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you feel pressured to do or feel something. Stress is part of life, and it may even help you feel more alert or capable. But it can also feel overwhelming. In this case, your health, wellbeing, relationships, work and enjoyment of life can suffer. You may be feeling big stresses, such as money worries, the loss of someone you love, or a marriage breakdown. Or you may be feeling F

smaller stresses, such as a constantly ringing phone, a long trip to work every day, or a grumpy toddler. And maybe the small stresses add up to being too much, because they’ve been going on for so long, or a lot of them are happening all at the same time. But you don’t have to let stress rule your life. Whether you feel stressed every now and then, or all the time, you need to work out what’s bothering you and find ways to cope. Stress isn’t good for you… mostly. You need to know the difference between good stress and bad stress. It sounds strange, but some stress can help you get through a tough situation. When you’re alert and aware

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you down? • Do you feel mostly calm? Or do you feel irritable? • Can you enjoy other people’s company, and the things you have always found fun? Or do you feel like being alone more than usual? • Do you find you can read and work okay? Or is it hard to concentrate? • Do you feel well in yourself? Or do you have aches and pains that are not related to exercise or illness? • Are you eating and sleeping normally? Or do you find it harder to eat and sleep well? If your answers show you are stressed, then it’s time to come up with some stress busters! Remember, if you can learn to manage your stress, then you can avoid more serious illness. THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS The best way to handle stress is different for each person. Look for your body’s warning signs, such as having a headache, grinding your teeth, clenching your jaw or feeling frustrated. And know your stress triggers, such as hunger, tiredness, arguments with your family or friends, certain times of day with your children, or deadlines. Then, work on de-stressing. The good news is that plenty of simple (and free) stress-busting techniques are available: • Establish regular times for when you eat, sleep, read, exercise, grocery shop and so on. And try to set up a routine for your household, so everyone knows what is happening and when. • Look after your health, with healthy food, regular exercise and calm times in your day. And avoid using alcohol and other drugs to get through your day.

worrying about a problem is worse than the actual problem. • Think about breaking a big problem into smaller ones. Look at different ways of tackling each problem, the possible consequences and your best options. In other words, work on your problem solving, and don’t wait for a sudden miraculous answer. • Write a to-do list. If a task or problem is on paper, then it doesn’t have to be in your head. • Hang out with people who care about you. Other people can remind you of your

• Be aware of thoughts that don’t help. Saying to yourself that you can’t cope, or don’t have enough time, or feel exhausted, for example, doesn’t help. Instead, try talking yourself through a tough situation: ‘I’m doing pretty well despite my fear’, ‘I can keep calm’, ‘Everything will be okay’. • Face whatever worries or scares you. If you don’t like job interviews, for example, try a practice interview with a friend. Or, if you know you’re having trouble paying your mortgage, speak with your bank manager. Sometimes,

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to start dealing with your stress. Why not try some of these stress busters, for a fresh perspective? • Sweat out your stress with a high intensity workout. Or do the opposite: completely wind down in a tai chi class. • Spend time with someone who makes you laugh or has plenty of good stories that distract you. • Meditate, and learn to look at yourself with honesty and compassion rather than judgement and criticism. • Just stop. In other words, sit or lie on your own, and just breathe. • Grab some pencils and a colouring book. While you’re colouring in, you are slowing your thoughts and using your creativity. • Dance around the house to your favourite music. Or listen to music while you work. • Head outside for fresh air and a close encounter with the natural environment. Look up at the sky, watch for butterflies and lizards, and pick some flowers. • Visualise yourself somewhere that is idyllic to you, or with someone you love. Think about the sounds, smells and tastes of your perfect place. • Buy a plant. Simply being around plants is good for your relaxation. • Wiggle about. Starting with your feet and moving up to your face, try tightening and relaxing your muscles. • Tune out, or plug in. Turning off your screens and devices can help you switch off your thinking. On the flip side, watching a funny movie or talking to someone on Facetime can help you feel better too. • Eat a banana or a potato. These foods have potassium, which can improve your body’s energy and recovery. • Find a repetitive activity, such as knitting, wood carving or making jewellery. The simple act of repeating a skill with your hands can relieve stress. EC

own strengths, and listen when you need to ‘download’ your worries. • Be mindful of how you’re feeling, where you are, and who you’re with. Try to clear your head of thoughts about the past or future, and focus on being in the present. • Practise relaxing. You can try formal relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation, or just sit quietly in the park and let your body and mind settle. • Take time out every day to do something you enjoy (like reading a book, doing a puzzle or listening to music).

Just looking after yourself can also be a great way to tackle stress. A healthy body is a great first step to thinking clearly and feeling better: • Avoid drugs and alcohol. • Eat well and regularly. • Sleep enough to top up your energy. • Plan to exercise, and stick to the plan. • Breathe steadily. MAKE STRESS MANAGEMENT FUN! Sometimes, the same old approaches don’t seem enough, or don’t inspire you

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