SPARKLE & SHINE

Set the scene through touches of snowy white, gold and silver, with flourishes from nature for a look designed to captivate!

1 CROWNING GLORY

Can Christmas be effortless? We say yes! Stick with white and it’s a breeze. For a welcome glow, simply fill glass domes with white baubles and micro seed lights and arrange with other interesting curios on a console or windowsill. For a similar lion, visit fruugoaustralia.com.

Psst! Check out the handwritten note! Are bells on your mantel?

2 FESTIVE FESTOON

Highlight your mantel display with a simple swathe of foliage. Loosely symmetrical, this arrangement of lanterns, votives and candlesticks in shimmering silver and glass is anchored at each end by the tallest elements for a ballanced effect. For reflected glory, hang a wreath over an impressive mirror to double its effect!

getting your home ready for Christmas is a truly exciting time, and with the big day getting oh-so close, it’s time to work out where you’ll put the tree this year, what colours you’ll use and where you might assemble a seasonal vignette or even string a garland or two. From clever tricks to mini projects, here’s a round-up of the quickest and simplest ways to add a bit of bling and swap in a little sparkle. There are also ideas to help you sprinkle a touch of Chrissie magic throughout your entire home, from chic and charming yuletide vignettes to spectacular table settings and eye-catching displays with beautifully wrapped presents. Read on, and prepare to be enchanted!

Even your Christmas cake can be part of the seasonal decorations. A gold leaf pick and a festive cake topper are all it takes!