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LIGHT UP YOUR CHRISTMAS Talking Tables (inset) and Rockett St George (below left) are full of classy touches; Abbeygate Lighting (below right) has festive illuminations
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Annie Sloan CBE, paint and colour expert, reveals how to get creative this year 1. Sage green is a gentle shade with a calming energy and, at Christmas, pairs wonderfully with natural foliage. 2. Try applying gilding wax to the edges of branches and leaves for an extra magical touch.
3. Use leftover fabric to make handmade napkins and placemats.
the Christmas table,” agrees Abbeygate Lighting, which has a showroom in Bury St Edmunds. “Dim the lights for more of an atmospheric mood and light candles to add to the effect. You can also add a few small, touch-operated table lamps along the length of the table for a sophisticated, restaurant-style finish. Here at Abbeygate Lighting, we have a large selection of lighting solutions to create just the right festive feeling.” Stylish crackers could add a fresh pop of colour to an otherwise pared- back scheme. Talking Tables, Rockett St George and Petra & Co are all great sources for artisanal additions which will add sparkle to any setting, while Nancy & Betty Studio offers handcrafted crackers made in England. “Our crackers are made from sustainable paper stock, printed with vegetable-based ink, with one tree planted for every box bought, and contain plastic- free gifts,” says the brand. “This year, the elves have been hard at work creating
OFF WITH A BANG Nancy & Betty Studio has some sustainable crackers on the menu, filled with plastic-free winnings (left). Petra & Co’s marbled green crackers are also handmade, eco-friendly options (above)
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