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Our top 5 tips for Christmas styling!

16/12/2019

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1. Bring the outside in. Its not just about bringing a tree in, but think about increasing the amount of real greenery in your home. Consider adding a garland on your fireplace or stairs. Use foraged greens such as ivy, holly and conifers and hang dehydrated oranges, dried pomegranates and pine cones to add detail and interest. If you are ambitious enough why not try a suspended garland aka a flower cloud?
2. Layer it up. Make sure you create extra cosiness with beautiful throws and blankets around the house. Consider adding window treatments or upgrading to thicker curtains to really create that snugly feel. If you want an eclectic look consider layering rugs (especially useful if your rugs are slightly undersized or if you have awkwardly shaped spaces) to cut out any draughts and keep it toasty underfoot.
3. Lower the lighting. With longer darker hours remember to increase the number of lights but keep them dimmed and muted, or at low levels. I suggest having at minimum of 3-5 sight sources in a room including lamps, candles and fairy lights. These create a truly magical ambience and help you cosy up this season. 
green living room and a Christmas tree with fairlyights
4. Consider all the senses. Keep the whole experience of your space memorable and festive. Light some festively gorgeous candles. My current favourite is WYNTER by AHLT, I have received so many compliments from it. Plonk it on the mantle and even unlit - the room smells of Christmas with sweet orange, spicy cinnamon and spicy clove. 
5. Keep it simple. I keep my wrapping super simple and super effective. Brown paper wrapping, silk ribbon and a sprig of holly or pine and you are done. Cheap, cheerful and recyclable - especially if you use plastic free tape! 
brown paper packaging with ribbon and green sprigs
holly sprig with brown paper Christmas presents
greenery and eco wrapping
fairy lights down a circular staircase
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Ky link
17/6/2020 10:56:26 am

We're so pleased you loved your WYNTER candle and love the gift wrap scheme you had! Ky x

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