LOVE YOUR LOCAL: Little is more cheering than being greeted with a smile at a neighbourhood restaurant. They need us, too, says Emma Hughes.
GORGEOUS GEORGIANS: John Goodall reveals the winners of the Georgian Group Awards.
POETRY COMPETITION: We invite entries to the Country Life Nature-themed poetry competition, as Tim Relf looks at the importance of rural poets.
DANCING: Poussin’s work is full of balletic grace, says Matthew Dennison.
LONDON LIFE: The new office scene, the city’s villages, what’s on this winter, Petroc Trelawney and the grand revival of Claridge’s ballroom.
MY FAVOURITE PAINTING: The Marchioness of Northampton’s favourite painting is an unworldly landscape.
CARLA CARLISLE: Carla Carlisle savours a cup of coffee and counts her blessings.
MASTERPIECE: The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan includes one of theatre’s most memorable scenes, explains Jack Watkins.
MARK GIROUARD: The keeper of the architectural flame? John Goodall talks to eminent historian Dr Mark Girouard.
ARCHITECTURE: The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London WC2, has been splendidly revived, reveals Simon Thurley.
INTERIORS: All paints bright and colourful.
And much more
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What on earth is the person who comes up with Annabel's otherworldly facade displays on? London's most magical Christmas shop displaysPhotographs by Greg Funnell.
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What trees taught me about perfect planting — Alan TitchmarshSense and patience is key to growing healthy trees, as a certain Mr Mackenzie showed a young Alan Titchmarsh
