After a rollercoaster year, today is my last working day of 2021. But before I put on my out of office and take a couple of weeks off, I want to share a peek at my final Christmas decorations - the tree, which I've dressed in grey, white, silver and earthy brown to match the decor of the living room, and my homemade wreath . . .
Minimalist Christmas table styling with festive foliage
[Advertisement - this post features PR samples] With 10 days to go, I'm putting the finishing touches in place for Christmas. I've planned the menu, started baking, added a few final decorations and practiced how I'm going to style the table - always one of my favourite things to do . . .
The Edit | Festive cocktails
Cocktails and mocktails always make celebrations feel that little bit more special, don't you think? Maybe it's the fact that we don't have them every day, or perhaps that they take a while to mix up - there are rituals involved in their creation, and the wait only makes us savour them more. Whatever the reasons, with Christmas and New Year approaching I thought I'd dedicate this month's edition . . .
My minimalist Christmas decor – the first few touches
I don't normally start decorating the house for Christmas until December, but with the weekends falling the way they do - and with the days getting increasingly gloomy - I couldn't resist adding some festive cheer a little earlier this year. So, here's a look at the touches I've incorporated so far . . .
Three nature-inspired colour schemes for timeless Christmas style
I often get design inspiration from nature, and it's no different when it comes to Christmas. So, to give you some ideas for your own festive decor, I've put together three colour palettes that all take their cue from different aspects of the winter landscape. For each I've picked out some beautiful buys to help you get the look, with pieces for your tree, table and more . . .
A stylish autumn & Halloween mantlepiece
Today I'm sharing a simple yet beautiful way to decorate your mantlepiece for autumn or Halloween - perfect if you want to bring a bit of seasonal magic into your home without resorting to anything tacky, and totally free of unsustainable plastic. It's also ideal if you've left things a little late and need an easy idea that you can put together in time for 31st October . . .
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