Now that November is here, I’m beginning to think about Christmas. Although I don’t generally put up any decorations in my own home until December, I’ll be using the next few weeks to plan what I’m going to do, gather together the things I need and start embracing the magic of the season. As is often the case, I’ll be drawing inspiration from nature – and so, to kick start my 2023 Christmas content and give you some ideas for your own festive decor, I’ve put together three edits that take their cue from different aspects of the winter landscape.
As well as forming beautiful Christmas schemes in their own right, all the below can be mixed and matched to create something that suits you and your home. For each I’ve picked out pieces to help you get the look, with items for your tree, table, gift wrapping and more. Many of them come from small businesses and independent makers and, with the exception of the candles, I’ve only included timeless things that can be treasured and reused for years to come. What’s more, as the individual pieces are incredibly versatile and can all be used in multiple ways, they’ll give you plenty of scope to play around with different stylings in the future without having to buy anything new.
Frosted whites
Inspired by snow-laden trees, frosted branches and frozen lakes, my first look brings together crisp whites, delicate ivories and textured glass. I’ve also included fringed detailing that reminds me of feathery hoar frost and dangling icicles.
- Large textured glass baubles, £23 for a set of three, Layered Lounge
- Ester & Erik matte 32cm tapered dinner candles in ‘Ivory’, £17 for a set of four, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Ferm Living ‘Vela’ organic cotton star-shaped tree decorations, £24.75 for a set of four, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Stoneware dinner plates in ‘Cloud White’, £71 for a set of four, Fable
- Handmade jacquard stocking, £62, Soosumsee
- Naturally dyed silk ribbon in ‘Ivory’, £9.80 for a 2m spool, The Botanical Dyer via Etsy [AD – affiliate link]
- Dried linum seedhead wreath in ‘Frost’, £30, Abigail Ahern
- White porcelain baubles, £19 for a set of three, Garden Trading
- Hanging white paper star (30cm), £4.79, Søstrene Grene
- Layered paper baubles in ‘Antique White’, £25 for a set of three, Layered Lounge
- Tell Me More glass candle lanterns in ‘Frosted White’, £22 for the large size (19cm), £18 for the medium size (12cm) and £15 for the small size (9cm), Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Fringed linen tablecloth in ‘Antique White’, £110, Layered Lounge
Earthy tones
This scheme celebrates the beauty of wintry fields, fern fronds and hibernating woodland, with a soothing palette of browns and beiges, plus earthy textures such as paper, linen and clay.
- Ferm Living ‘Host’ liqueur glasses in ‘Blush’ (matching wine and water glasses also available), £41.10 for a set of four, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Ferm Living ‘Pure’ dinner candles in ‘Calm Blend’, £15 for a set of four, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Scented soy-wax tree decorations, £15 for a set of three (circle, star and wreath) or £6 each, Natural Isle
- House Doctor ‘Runy’ glass baubles in brown, £14 for a set of two, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Natural star tree topper, £5, Hudson Home
- Decorative moss, €11.20 for a 120g bag, Tine K Home
- Ferm Living advent candle bowl, £69, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Tell Me More glass candle lanterns in ‘Frosted Amber’ and ‘Frosted Brown’, £22 for the large size (19cm), £18 for the medium size (12cm) and £15 for the small size (9cm), Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Velvet ribbon in ‘Rust’ and ‘Mocca’, £6 for a 10m spool, Hudson Home
- Ferm Living linen napkins in ‘Natural’, £19 for a set of two, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Paper bird tree decoration in ‘Sand’, €12.50, Cooee Design
- Handmade linen tree decorations in ecru, ‘Stone’, ‘Espresso’ and black, £5.99 each, Form & Balance
- Paper star tree decorations in ‘Coffee’, €10 for a set of two, Cooee Design
- Tan lantern-shaped paper tree decorations, £10 for a set of three or £4 each, So At Nature
Festive evergreens
Taking its cue from the fir, spruce, pine, ivy and mistletoe that have been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years, my final look encompasses deep forest greens and paler, silvery hues, evoking the varied shades of evergreen foliage.
- Ferm Living ‘Lines’ bauble in green, £19 for a set of four, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Ester & Erik matte 37cm cone candles in ‘Green Soil’, £11.93 for a set of two, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Sagaform ‘Nature’ serving plates, £17 for a set of two, Trouva [AD – affiliate link]
- House Doctor fluted glass baubles in green, £8.12 each, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- ‘Elden’ velvet and linen stocking in green, £32 for the smaller size or £65 for the larger one, Neptune
- Silk ribbon in ‘Juniper’, from £1.24 per metre depending on the width chosen, The Ribbon Atelier via Etsy [AD – affiliate link]
- Green glass teardrop decorations, £27 for a set of four, Or & Wonder
- Washed linen napkins in ‘Nettle’, £11.50 each, TOAST
- Green paper baubles, £24 for a set of three, Layered Lounge
- Mini paper tree decorations, £20 for a set of four, Your Kind Lifestyle
- Kähler ‘Nobili’ Christmas cone decoration in green, £12.90, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- &Tradition ‘Collect SC61’ drinking glasses in ‘Moss’, £35 for a set of two, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
- Broste Copenhagen paper star decoration in ‘Deep Forest’, £8.90, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
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Collage photography via the respective brands and retailers; top image courtesy of Tine K Home; snowy tree image by Abi Dare; fern image by Annie Spratt via Unsplash; pine tree image by Clay Banks via Unsplash
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