www.womanthismonth.com 63 December 2015 them and then put them away until next year. Decorate around the nativity scene and bring in natural elements and figurines, go new-age glam and bring in crystals or even Victorian with heavy velvets and antique artefacts. A FLORAL CHRISTMAS Dedicated to a tree, flowers are not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Christmas décor. Beyond the poinsettia, they don’t typically go hand-in-hand with the holidays. But if you love flowers the rest of the year, why not use them as the inspiration for the festive season as well. You can take a traditional approach (lavish red and green bouquets), or add a contemporary twist by using clean, modern-looking flowers isolated by type in small vases. Try green Asters, Chrysanthemum Shamrocks, or Craspedia Billy Balls. Even if your favourite ones are not in bloom in December, silk flowers and floral patterns combined with other botanical elements and even feathers can bring out the wow factor. A REGIONAL TWIST The island has a really strong and unique character of its own and mixing local features with your celebrations can be fun. Why not bring in some Arabic influence to your Christmas fantasy? Henna designs on candle lights and Arabic lamps placed alongside traditional Christmas pieces will surely add a unique touch to the decorations. You can even use the Bedouin design tablecloth in red or cushions in the living area to mix in a bit of local culture.
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