Simple seasonal touches
When it’s getting this close to Christmas, work is getting a bit hectic and I don’t necessarily have time to take on big craft projects. But you can get a seasonal feel without expending too much effort.
Keep it simple with natural Christmas decor
1. Place some whole dried oranges in a bowl.
As well as looking festive, they also have a subtle marmalade aroma. These are readily available online if you don’t fancy making your own.
2. Use a simple natural wreath
Many wicker, rattan and willow wreaths are just as attractive unadorned. This heart wreath has been decorated with a single ribbon in Christmas colours.
3. Use pine cones
Bring nature inside and cluster together some pine cones in bowls, on shelves or around a fireplace. Leave them natural or paint in Christmassy colours.
L-R in image below: giant gold pine cones; cinnamon pine cones; large pine cones in natural, white, champagne gold, silver or copper colour.
L-R in image below: giant gold pine cones; cinnamon pine cones; large pine cones in natural, white, champagne gold, silver or copper colour.
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