Christmas reading and more

If you're planning how to spend your free time over the Christmas period, save some time to read through the latest bumper edition of Design and Décor - 156 pages packed with colourful photos and articles on some of the most amazing houses on the islands.

Starting with tips on ideal Christmas gifts from Camilleri Paris Mode and more ideas on where to shop this Christmas, the magazine goes on with ideas for decorating your table this Christmas.

Moving away from the festive season, Marika Azzopardi writes an architectural feature about TBA Periti following an interview with Professor Alex Torpiano.

Promotional features include one on JD's Furniture and another on modern styles, while another article features an extravaganza conversion from an old-fashioned farmhouse into a home that goes well with the new millennium.

A dream farmhouse, a Mediterranean home, a delightful penthouse and a grand living apartment are all features that should be very interesting reading for those looking for ways to spruce up their house.

Olivia Ann Calleja writes about design basics and there are also some food and drink articles. Stephanie Falzon is all excited about mosaic while Adrian Zammit writes an interesting garden conversion feature.

Printed at Progress Press, the winter issue of Design and Décor is on sale from leading bookshops.