Step inside Michelle Marbie Davies’ South-East London apartment in the run up to Christmas and you're met with an array of festive scents: fig and amber candles, eucalyptus and grapefruit, and the fresh smell of pine from flower market garlands. ‘Christmas is such a special time for me – a chance to spend time with loved ones,’ says Michelle, who has worked to create the perfect setting for entertaining. The table is laid with clusters of hydrangeas, white crockery, and sparkling glassware, garlands are draped from console tables and mirrors, and wreaths adorn her open-plan kitchen, tied in place with lengths of velvet ribbon. She goes the extra mile to make sure holiday guests always feel welcome. ‘I like to scent my bathroom towels with essential oils for an inviting, decadent feel,’ she says, ‘and I always set the table, regardless of whether
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