www.womanthismonth.com 41 December 2012 | Tree decorations Hanging the baubles on the Christmas tree is a lovely activity for a family to do together. Why not let your little ones choose a few decorations each; with your tasteful guidance of course! Shops that you wouldn’t necessarily think of stock decorations of all varieties. Pay a visit to Zara Home, Monsoon, Next, The White Company and THE One to find the styles that you like best The collections are vast, providing choices for those who like traditional designs such as biblical images and those who prefer contemporary glittery options. Although the Kingdom doesn’t go all out for Christmas, you will find a fair share of festive adornments filling the home stores this month. If you aren’t sure where to begin with your decoration extravaganza, perhaps first select a colour scheme red, green, gold and silver are generally the most popular seasonal shades. Next decide how mad you would like to go; you can go all out and create a replica of Santa’s grotto or just add a few simple touches for a more subtle approach. Your winter wonderland Shops such as The Home Store, Artikel and Home Centre are overflowing with choices, including everything from trees, to gift wrap to crockery. Set the perfect table by purchasing napkins, rings, candelabras, placemats and a festive runner, and finish it off with a spray of holly or mistletoe. Add block lettering as the centrepiece, like this ‘Merry Christmas’ set from Marks & Spencer. Finally, add the food! Decorate your living room with festivecoloured furnishings. Replace your regular cushions with red, gold and green alternatives for a rich and warming ambiance. Laura Ashley has a wide range of choices, including a tartan wool style that will double up as a comfortable pillow if you fancy a post-Christmas lunch nap. Steer away from blow-up monstrosities that often find themselves flapping around in the wind outside houses and instead opt for the more traditional approach. A wreath hanging on your front door or a string of twinkling lights are ideal. Debenhams has a great range of options, including a silver reindeer with in-built lights. You can really transform your house with the help of the Christmas scent. We’ve selected this Amber Oud candle from Diptique Paris which is inspired by Arabia and infused with rare spices, warming resins and balsams. Marks & Spencer Laura Ashley Zara Home THE One Monsoon Next The White Company Debenhams Diptique
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