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’TIS THE SEASON FOR TREES, TINSEL AND DECORATIONS BY THE DOZEN! LOCAL INTERIORS EXPERTS SHARE HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOME INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND IN LINE WITH THIS YEAR’S TRENDS Deck the HALLS
WORDS BY MIRIAM BALANESCU
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HOLIDAY GREENS IT’S NOT JUST THE TREE THAT SHOULD BE VERDANT AT CHRISTMAS – BRING DASHES OF THE OUTDOORS IN
hile many trees have now shed their leaves, evergreen foliage is in abundance at this time of year – and, with
foliage like offcuts from your Christmas tree or branches like twisted hazel with fairy lights to add a magical touch. Hang garlands from the ceiling or create a foliage archway around doors to give the feeling of walking through woodland.” GET CRAFTY This greenery doesn’t just apply to colour; an eco approach is paving the way this season. Crafting paper decorations from recycled materials is a fun, personal option to brighten your interiors, while fashioning wreaths from dried flowers, ribbons and holly is another way to dive into the festive spirit – if you feel hesitant, says Felicity, check out a wreath-making class in Cambridge, for example at The Flower Project. “Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese method of wrapping items in fabric, and a great alternative to paper, looking stylish under the tree,” she suggests.
verdant tones very much in vogue, it makes for a thrifty Yuletide decoration. “The best thing about winter is you can forage some gorgeous greenery,” says Cambridge-based award-winning designer, Sara Slade. “You can also ask your local Christmas tree seller for any small offcuts of pine. I usually combine my finds with some shop-bought decorations, and particularly love earthy tones to complement this.” “Keep to colours and materials you’d find outside in the winter – lots of green, dark blues and cosy materials like faux fur,” adds local sustainable interior designer, Felicity White. “Add fresh moss and bark alongside lighting like lanterns, pillar candles and fairy lights. Instead of having flowers on the dining table, use fresh
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EARTH TONES Embrace natural colours this winter, with a sophisticated colour palette of organic browns and deep greens. Forage for evergreen branches and offcuts for authenticity!
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