Gathered magazine is the place where everyone can embrace their creativity and celebrate their individual style. By exploring the inspirational world of making, you’ll discover trends, stand out from the crowd, and enjoy more mindful moments. Gathered is packed with features about fashion, interiors, and self-care, as well as tips on living a creative life, on a budget. There are projects to try, step-by-step guides, plus expert advice to inspire you to try something new today.
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trends
HOW UNDERSTANDING ARE YOU? • Christmastime can create tricky situations. Can you see things from different points of view, or do you have tunnel vision? Take this quiz to find out, then read our advice on nurturing empathy
10 WAYS TO EMBRACE COORIE • Take inspiration from the philosophy that happiness is in small, gentle activities that connect us with nature, family, heritage and home
THE ART OF SUSTAINABLE GIFT-GIVING • Exchanging presents is a huge part of Christmas, but what about the expense and environmental impact? Luckily, there are plenty of ways to give a gift without harming the planet or your purse…
ENJOY WHAT MONEY CAN'T BUY • Celebrate the magic of winter and the resilience of nature are two of the ways that jewellery designer Artemis Russell marks the festive season. She reveals the joy of a simpler Christmas…
mindfulness
HOW TO HAVE A CHEERFUL CHRISTMAS, EVEN IF YOU DREAD IT • You're not alone if the festive season brings you down or makes you feel lonely. We find out how some of you feel about the imminent celebrations, and seek expert advice
THE TASTE OF TIME • Food memories are transportive; our favourite dishes can connect us to times and places that soothe us
TIS THE SEASON TO BE YOGI • Relaxing our routines can mean losing touch with ourselves – use yoga to find balance
TO JUGGLE OR NOT TO JUGGLE • Is it healthier to take on single tasks? We find out if that well known feminine trait – multitasking – is doing us more harm than good
creativity
WATCH IT, WEAR IT: MUFASA • Join Beyoncé and co for the next instalment of The Lion King and celebrate with some wild, geometric cross stitch
MOOD-BOOSTING MAKE: CHRISTMAS STOCKING • This quick-sew, mood-boosting stocking is great for making with kids. Get creative with your own trimmings!
MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS JUMPER! • Quick and easy embellishment ideas to create your own Christmas jumper this year
TIME FOR TWEED • Associate tweed with a twinset and pearls or a shooting rifle? It's time to reassess an iconic luxury fabric
THINK OUTSIDE THE GIFT BOX • Getting ready to brace yourself for the annual shopping fest? Take our advice and switch it up with a more creative approach this Christmas