HTSI holiday special 2023Luxury stays, party fashion and more to put you in the festive moodCandles, Christmas decorations and a paper hollyhock by The Green Vase at artist John Derian’s New York home © Stephen Kent JohnsonHang your walls with art for a worthy causeThese prints don’t just look good, they do good15 festive events in the UK to book nowWinter wonderlands to love: from glittering botanical trails to dancing on iceThe world’s best Christmas markets Where to stock up on stollen, glögg, gifts and seasonal snacks – from Vienna to Chicago, via Singapore and San FranciscoParty looks to shine inHow to glow up for winterThe luxury wreath that lasts foreverArtist-designer Jess Wheeler and plantswoman Kitten Grayson are weaving magic in the hedgerow Cutter Brooks’ Christmas shop lands in west LondonThe Cotswolds boutique brings its festive finds to Golborne RoadMore from this Series22 buys to get the party startedEverything you need to celebrate in styleHow David popped Goliath in the world of champagneWhen it comes to collecting, the grande marques are being shaken by the underdogsThe return of sexy underwear’Tis the season of basques, bodices and G-strings. Are you ready to re-enter the boudoir? The unstoppable ascent of tequilaIt’s about to be the most valuable spirits category in the US. Can it conquer the world?Is your scent in ‘beast mode’ yet?Fragrance has turned up the volume this seasonIt’s hot to be a ScotFrom fashion to food, Hebridean style is tastier than everArtist John Derian talks festive tasteThe designer spruces up with pine garlands, charades and 1920s showtunesFive wine books to uncork over ChristmasFrom Bordeaux backing tracks to canned chardonnay, let these titles guide your festive drinking