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Make the living room merry and bright with jewel shades of pink, teal, purple and gold, accented with neon lights for added wow factor…
We love... PLANTABLE CARDS
For a sustainable start to 2022, we ’ re digging this year ’ s trend for plantable Christmas cards. Infused with seeds, the card can be popped in the soil by its recipient once the festivities are plants. Find a great selection at Paperchase and Plant a Bloomer, from £4 each.
Just landed… MADE.COM + 2LG STUDIO COLLECTION
Changing Rooms designers 2LG (aka Russell and Jordan) have unveiled a collaboration with Made.com, featuring the boys ’ trademark colour, curves and wiggled edges. Find statement pieces including a bouclé armchair, rug, mirror and royal blue drinks cabinet – perfect for parties. From £79 for their off-white ceramic lamp.
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Trend watch Festive cushions
1 Joy cushion, £40, Decoralist 2 dolly deer cushion, £12, Matalan 3 Black trees cushion, £25, Cox & Cox
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Relaxinto CHRISTMAS
Give your bedroom a mini makeover with a frosted faux-foliage garland, foraged pine cones and plenty of fairy lights for a serene scheme…
Frosty garland, £15; Oakwood faux-fur throw, £20; Lara seersucker double duvet set, from £20; Luella faux-fur trim cushions, £8 each; cable knit stocking, £8; storage basket, £15; three-bulb table lamp, £25; gift wrap & candles from a selection, all B&M. For a similar four-poster bed, try Get Laid Beds
Easy project Festivecrafts
Whether you ’ re a novice or a master crafter, there ’ s no excuse not to get creative over the holidays with one of 17 Christmas projects to choose from at Hobbycraft. co.uk/ideas. From yarn-wrapped candy plenty of inspo for all budgets.
POSTCARDS FROM Shop till you drop & soak up the culture of this West Midlands gem BIRMINGHAM
EAT in the elegant surroundings of Saint Pauls House restaurant, where you can enjoy hearty sharing platters, a bottomless brunch or a super Sunday roast (saintpauls house.com) STAY in one of the luxurious rooms at Frederick St Townhouse, a new boutique hotel in the city ’ s trendy Jewellery Quarter. From £99 per night (frederickstreet townhouse.co.uk)
Eco swap VOLCANIC POTPOURRI
If you ’ re looking for a green alternative to scent your rooms, this potpourri from Boostology is made from lava! Packaged in a chic glass jar with agate lid, pop a few drops of essential oil onto the lava and obsidian stones inside, and they ’ll soak up the oil like a sponge, slowly releasing the scent back into your room or waste, you can reuse it
VISIT the Frankfurt Christmas market –the largest outside of Germany and Austria – then head over to Centenary Square ’ s big wheel, or go skating at the outdoor ice rink (visit birmingham.com)
Createafestive WELCOME
Greet guests in style by adorning your hall with pastel sparkle. Stash shoes and bags away in a pretty trunk, then decorate with a twinkling stair garland and matching tree…
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Price patrol MARBLE NESTING TABLES
1 Lydia side tables, £329, Sofology 2 Ocio Champagne marble-effect side tables, £48, B&Q 6ft Snowy Blue spruce tree, £79; Luxe blush velvet trunk, £35; 5ft Blue Spruce garland, £18; Blush eucalyptus garland, £12; light-up hanging star, £8; large light-up hanging baubles, £8 each; white & silver crackled-effect bauble, £2.50; blue iridescent facet bauble, £2.50; mint glass bauble, £3.50; mint, pink & gold glass facet baubles, £4 each; pink & gold tinsel baubles, £5 for two; iridescent glass bauble, £2; Tropics gift bag, £1.50; assorted gift wrap, £2 per 3m roll, all Dunelm
Keep the aroma topped up with a f ew d ro ps o f f e s t ive e ssen tia l oi l
Festive tipple Poinsettiacocktail
Taken from new book Home Cocktail Bible by Olly Smith (£20, Quadrille), this vibrant red cocktail Simply combine 15ml Cointreau and 30ml chilled cranberry juice in a glass, top up with Champagne and garnish with fresh cranberries – ready to get
Simple idea SAY IT WITH CITRUS
If you ’ re looking to add a last-minute addition to your scheme, why not make your own fragrant, eco-friendly decorations? Dry out orange, apple and lime slices by baking at 140°C for 45-60 minutes, then thread with cinnamon sticks before hanging choose these ready-made scented
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Did you know… …youcanrentgiftwrap? Made with 45% recycled plastic bottles, this sustainable fabric from Wrag Wrap comes in three sizes, with message card pouch, fastening cord and button sewn inside. After Christmas, simply return in the pre-paid envelope to be laundered and reused. From £23 for 10 pieces
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