One of my highlights from this year's 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen was the Ask og Eng apartment - the home of writer Emily Nathan, which the Norwegian studio had designed from scratch and which was accessible to the public during the festival. It has since remained visitable by appointment for those keen to see Ask og Eng's kitchens, furniture and object collection in a real-life setting . . .
How to create a festive mantelpiece display using branches and dried foliage
I talked last week about how my Christmas decorations this year are inspired by the beauty of the winter landscape around me, with bare branches, fern fronds and a palette of earthy browns, beiges and off-whites that speak of frost-covered fields and frozen woodland. Well, today I want to show how I've translated that into a festive mantelpiece display, and share a step-by-step tutorial . . .
The Edit | A simple, neutral Christmas
For this month's 'Edit', I'm focusing on simple, nature-inspired Christmas celebrations, with a curated selection of minimalist decorations, gift wrap and tableware in timeless, understated neutrals. It's actually turned into a bit of a mood board for how I plan to dress my own home this Christmas. Taking my cue from the wintry landscape around me, I want to celebrate the eerie beauty . . .
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 . . .
How to make an asymmetrical Christmas wreath
Making wreaths is one of my favourite things to do in the run-up to Christmas. There's something very mindful about getting stuck into seasonal crafts, and surrounding yourself with winter foliage is a guaranteed way to get in the festive spirit - especially if you pour yourself some wine and play some Christmas music at the same time! I particularly love creating asymmetrical wreaths . . .
