It’s the beginning of the second week in December which means that Christmas is inching closer and closer.

This week, we have packed together another great issue for your Sunday reading pleasure. Whether you’re at the breakfast table, or in a recliner just after lunch, we welcome you.

Inside this week, we review Meiling: Fashion Designer, the spanking new book about this respected local fashion designer Meiling Esau.

The book, written by Judy Raymond, goes on sale tomorrow.

Also inside, we throw the spotlight on the Hoytes, an interior decorating husband and wife team who are now making homes beautiful in the US.

And resident make-up artist, Kirk Thomas, is adding the colours of Christmas to make-up application.

The Happy Gardener tells us about his plant sale experience, while advice columnist, Donna, encourages parents to accept that their children are growing up.

Do enjoy.