The countdown to Christmas is on, and if you’re looking for a thoughtful and unique gift for the design lover in your life, we’ve got just the thing. Our Head of Design Oliver Deadman shares six items on his Christmas wishlist this year to give you some present-buying inspiration for the discerning design fan.

Melanie Johnson is the founder and executive chef at Mel at Home, where she shares her passion for baking with bold and distinctive flavours. She is a food writer and columnist at Country Life and author of Bundt, 120 recipes for every occasion, from everyday bakes to fabulous celebration cakes, which was published by Ebury last year. We spoke to Mel to get some advice on planning ahead and staying calm this Christmas.