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Ballymena Home – January 2026 – Issue 365

Ballymena Home - January 2026 - Issue 365

Ballymena Home – January 2026 – Issue 365

Muted Georgian Style Mastered

When Thomasina and her husband decided to sell their old property, her father, a builder, encouraged them to start from scratch, and it was this advice that gave way to this stunning Georgian new build.

[dropcap style=”square”]F[/dropcap]or Gemma Purcell, Christmas is all about tradition, family, and the simple joy of being together. Living in a home she and her husband designed themselves, she has created a space that perfectly reflects her personality: stylish yet practical, contemporary yet warm. At Christmas, the house comes alive with festive touches that bring out both her love of Scandinavian design and her desire to make the season magical for her children. ‘Christmas in our house is all about the family,’ Gemma explains.‘The children’s excitement sets the tone – their traditions, their decorations, their rituals. I like everything to look nice, of course, but it’s about creating memories more than anything.’

Read more in the January issue…

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