Emma Bridgewater Blackberry Runner Giftsforhim finished with a wood handle

finished with a wood handle and a clear glass knob on the lid

Bistrot Shiny Horn Faux 16cm Tea Spoon ()

Christmas this year is red and green … and blue

A subtle palette is woven by an artisan’s brush through the hand-painted sky blue checks

Emma Bridgewater Blackberry Runner Giftsforhim finished with a wood handleTheres a lot to be said for table runners, especially one like this Blackberry Runner with its pattern of richly jewelled fruits. A cotton table runner on your dining room table lets the wood grain stay in the spotlight. On your kitchen table, a fabric runner helps protect the centre of the table where most serving dishes are placed. And on a garden table set for an Indian summers evening feast, this autumnal runner will cover up any weathered patches