When I was a child, my December weekends were spent making cards, decorating the tree, hanging the wreath and preparing brandy butter and peppermint creams.

When I was a child, my December weekends were spent making cards, decorating the tree, hanging the wreath and preparing brandy butter and peppermint creams.

When hosting a party, move any clutter from the space where you're entertaining.

As I have found out, recognition has its upside, its downside and – you may say – its backside.

As a child, I felt that Hallowe'en was a time when creatures of the night suddenly came to life - we would turn off all the lights in the house and let flickering candlelight conjure up scary shadows and create the effect of imaginary figures lurking in dark corners.

Entertaining on any scale can be stressful and daunting.

It's a bit startling to achieve global recognition before the age of 30, on account of your sister, brother in law and your bottom.