![]() ![]() We have two huge trees which take an entire day to decorate and I’ve collected decorations from all over the place. ![]() I just can’t live with it.Īnd do you make an exception to your minimalism for Christmas? I love to go to houses where there are all kinds of treasured knick-knacks and jewel colours. I’m not very good at putting patterns and colours together either so all my home decor is based on white. I’m an ultra-tidy person and can’t stand mess or clutter. I hate to admit that I was like that before I started writing, so my characters can’t be blamed. You say on your website that your home is minimalist with no ornaments, curtains or carpets – is that a reaction to all the clutter (emotional and actual) in the lives of your characters? I’ve only met her twice, but she always seems so elegant and classy. ![]() I have total respect for her and think she’s a fabulous woman. I’m delighted that she enjoys my books as I’ve followed her recipes for years and I love her recipe books too. It was so lovely of Mary Berry to say that and it was totally out of the blue. Is celebrity endorsement a bit daunting… or do you just ask her for recipe ideas? Mary Berry has described herself as “a Carole Matthews addict”. We caught up with her to ask her about the story… and to discover what she is up to at Christmas INTERVIEW BY SARAH PROCTOR Carole Matthew’s charming Christmas novel, Christmas Cakes & Mistletoe Nights is a seasonal follow-up to her biggest selling book The Cake Shop In The Garden. Subscribe to our magazine for more great content ![]()
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