Host a Christmas in July soirée or weekend at home to experience the magic of a traditional winter Yulefest Down Under. In terms of when to hold this event, 25 July or thereabouts is a good place to start, but it’s up to you. And, while we have you covered when it comes to decorating inspiration, also have a think about fun indoor activities, since beach volleyball and cricket are off the agenda. Charades, karaoke, trivia, card games... Enjoy!
1 PRESSIES ON DISPLAY
Layer the ingredients of warming winter drinks in stylish glass jars. Tempting on a kitchen shelf, they look decorative and certainly add to the overall festive mood when displayed. Plus, they can be thoughtful and ready gifts for visitors.
DECORATE WITH CANDLES TO CREATE THE KIND OF HYGGE ATMOSPHERE THAT'S HARD TO BEAT.
2 HALLWAY HO HO HO
Rummage through your Christmas ornaments and style your entrance to welcome guests. Here, tundra tones of moss, flint and cinder are paired with blonde woods and natural weaves to create a Nordic feel. But rest assured – as long as you have a backdrop of white, your red, green and gold decor will work too.
This story is from the July 2022 edition of Better Homes & Gardens Australia.
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