The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in, and our thoughts are turning towards the festive season.
I make no apologies for saying I absolutely love Christmas. In actual fact, I think it’s the preparation I love most. There’s something completely magical about preparing the house for friends and family, preferably with some wonderfully cheesy tunes to jolly things along.
In our cottage, my husband and I love to dress our sitting room with a lush and extravagant garland around the fireplace. The warmth from the fire brings out the scent form the pine, and the rich green reminds us that even in the darkest days of Winter, life abounds.
For me, festive decorating begins with dressing the front door. A wreath of Winter greens is a beautiful addition to any home, so I’m delighted to be holding a wreath workshop in a couple of weeks time. I can’t wait to see what everyone makes!
Not everyone has the room for a full sized Christmas tree in their homes. Living in a 250 year old Cornish cottage, I can vouch for that! That doesn’t mean though that you can’t go big and bold with your decorations.
An oversized wreath like this one would look amazing if you have the wall space for it. I did make something almost as big as this for the dining room last year, and it was a real talking point.
However you decide to dress your home this festive season, do it because you love doing it. There are no rules, and the only thing holding you back is your imagination. There’s a world of inspiration out there, so go and get creative. Happy decorating!