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Fynbos FESTIVITIES

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Christmas remains a time-honoured celebration of family and friends, hearth and home. This year, put your personal stamp on your decorations by foraging for flora and fynbos to turn into fragrant wreaths, pretty posies and conversation-starting artworks. Add dustings of metallic sparkle rather than full-throttle shine, and focus your styling efforts on creating a sanctuary for the senses with soft throws, scented candles and organic textures – all connected by a pale palette that is as inviting as it is serene.

LIGHT FANTASTIC

Craft a wreath from flexible vines or cuttings of willow or silver birch. Use secateurs to cut lengths, scissors for trimming and twine for binding into shape. Once you have your garland,

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