Vol. I · October 2026  ·  The Autumn Edition Monday · October 5 · Autumn
The Found Edit
The October 2026 issue · 5 guidesClocks go back on Sunday 25 October — the evenings draw in from here.Black Friday is Friday 27 November — seven weeks to decide what is worth waiting for.Christmas lists start in October — the good gifts sell out first.Every pick names its one catchEditor-selected, never sponsoredThe October 2026 issue · 5 guidesClocks go back on Sunday 25 October — the evenings draw in from here.Black Friday is Friday 27 November — seven weeks to decide what is worth waiting for.Christmas lists start in October — the good gifts sell out first.Every pick names its one catchEditor-selected, never sponsored

The Christmas edit

Christmas mantelpiece and hallway decorations

The mantel, the stairs and the front door are what people see first, and where cheap decorations show most: thin garlands, cold white lights, a wreath that sheds. These are the pieces that look full once they are up, and how each one fixes without a nail.

8 picks to comeUpdated October 2026
Image needed:Christmas mantelpiece and hallway decorations
1Image needed:Pre-lit garland

Pre-lit garland

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What we’re looking for270cm (9ft), warm white, battery with timer or mains.

2Image needed:Front door wreath

Front door wreath

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What we’re looking for50cm or larger; natural-looking mixed foliage.

3Image needed:Stocking holders

Stocking holders

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What we’re looking forWeighted, no nails; set of 2 or 4.

4Image needed:Christmas stockings

Christmas stockings

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What we’re looking forKnitted or velvet, neutral; set of 2 or 4.

5Image needed:Flameless LED candles

Flameless LED candles

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What we’re looking forReal wax, timer, remote; set of 3 or more.

6Image needed:Paper star window light

Paper star window light

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What we’re looking forWith bulb and UK plug, 45cm or larger.

7Image needed:Brass bells or bell garland

Brass bells or bell garland

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What we’re looking forOn velvet ribbon or rope.

8Image needed:Garland hooks or banister ties

Garland hooks or banister ties

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What we’re looking forReusable, no damage to paint.

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