After an unending present, it's finally starting to seem like there's a future to look forward to. So rather than wait for the new year, mark the beginning of a new era on your own schedule with a fresh diary.

From its unique flora and sweeping landscapes to the innovative brands and creators that call this island home, there are a host of great reasons to look locally when you're shopping for a loved one.

From Mont Blanc to Melways, maps help us to build an understanding of the world around us. Cartographer Damien Saunder, designer of Studio Milligram's Canvas Maps, takes us through the often-overlooked craft of map-making.