make it a NATURAL CHRISTMAS

Made from foraged pine cones, sprigs of herbs and textured twine, these ideas will bring a natural look to your decor

- STEPHANIE DURRANT

It's easy to feel distanced from nature during the winter months, as we huddle inside to avoid the cold. But there are plenty of ways to bring the outside in during the festive season. Take a basket with you on a winter walk and gather pine cones, berries and sprigs of seasonal foliage. Try drying slices of lemon and orange to combine with other fragrant elements such as cinnamon sticks to create simple decorations with a country feel. Upcycle beads, ribbons and offcuts of crochet to make beautiful handmade garlands, or rediscover the childhood joy of potato printing to produce bespoke gift wrap. There are plenty of ideas for bringing the beauty and bounty of nature into your Christmas decorating scheme.

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