Joyful celebration
OPPOSITE For a magical scene with quirky country charm, dress the Christmas tree with an eclectic mix of decorations, from handpainted and honeycomb designs to fabric bows and dainty glass drops in rich jewel tones.
Adorn the mantelpiece with a garland of fresh winter foliage and bring warmth and sparkle with a plethora of candles.
Handmade stockings in timeless stripes, checks and ditsy prints make beautiful gifts to be passed down the generations.
That’s a wrap
ABOVE LEFT Put a twist on the traditional red, green and gold Christmas wrapping scheme by adding blush pink, rich orange and berry shades. For a quirky display mix block-printed designs with broad stripes and gingham. Finish the thoughtfully wrapped gifts by tying them with velvet ribbon in contrasting tones, and then embellish them with decorations, such as small glass baubles, as an extra token that friends and family can pop on their own festive trees.
By the fireside
ABOVE RIGHT A roaring log fire makes
