Party time

Get the fun started with a fabulous tray of festive cheer. Add a warm glow with candles and crackers.

Play footstool, £159, DFS. Gold-effect tray, £29, Dunelm. On tray, from left: Stillhet tealight holder, £4, Ikea. Sparkling Amber votive, £9 for 3, Sainsbury’s Home. White Christmas wine glasses, £5 each; Christmas Spirit tumblers, £4.50 each, both Marks & Spencer. Fern bottle matches, £12.95, Graham & Green. Crackers, from a selection, Celebration Crackers