It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... with only 19 days to go Relax has switched into full Christmas mode. Yet there's a sense of calm about it, about this edition at least. Everything in its place, a sense of order. That's how I like to roll this time of year, OK, all year. I like to know what's happening, where I'll be, what I'll be cooking, what the gift list is, who I need to buy for. I'm a bit like Santa, who's coming to town, making a list, checking it twice, finding out who's naughty and nice ...
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All this doesn't mean, however, that I'm not looking for the easy way to do things. Check out the Panettone with mascarpone and raspberries recipe. Thank you Australian Women's Weekly, how easy is this, how spectacular does it look.
A recipe for the whole of Christmas really.
Get into the spirit, now.
The List
HIM
PERFECT PICS
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HER
STEP OUT
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KIDS
STAR WARS
Fitting Christmas decoration given The Force Awakens on December 17. Cranky Bot 3D printed Death Star baubles from the Handmade Canberra Christmas Markets, open December 12-13. Exhibition Park in Canberra, from 10am-4pm. handmadecanberra.com.au
FRIENDS
BEAUTY BOX
Spoil your bestie with the Adore Beauty Advent Calendar, a great way for her to treat herself during the festive season. There's 24 days of must-have products, featuring iconic brands such as Benefit, Lancome and Dermalogica. Valued at $369, retails for $199. adorebeauty.com.au
