SPARKLE & SHINE

Upgrade your Christmas look with simple but sophisticated decorating ideas that elevate a neutral backdrop with forest greens, gleaming metallics and magical frosted finishes

- NICKY PHILLIPS

Welcoming glow

Bell jars filled with basic white baubles and a string of micro fairy lights are all you need. Arrange groups of different-sized jars on a console, sideboard or windowsill.

Mantel moment

Festooned foliage highlights a loosely symmetrical arrangement of lanterns and candlesticks in shining silver and glass. Put the tallest pieces at the ends for a balanced effect.