It may be dark and grim
outside but all the more reason to transform your home into a merry kingdom.
From aromatic winter candles
to rich red throws and cushions, give your space a seasonal lift this winter
with our festive decorating ideas.
Festive Candles and Potpourri
Nothing says Christmas like
the intoxicating smell of fragrant herbs and spices. The combination of zesty
orange, star anise and scented cinnamon is a festive favourite.
Make your own potpourri by
oven cooking sliced oranges on a low heat for 3 hours. Once they’ve dried out
place on a wooden tray along with a handful of whole cinnamon sticks, small
pine cones and lots of star anise. Add a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie
to the equation and your Christmas guests will be in their element.
For more delicious scents,
arrange Christmas candles in the centre of the tray with the potpourri. We love
the example above. Aesthetically, cream and red candles exude glamour. Scent
wise, gingerbread will fill your house with that freshly baked aroma while
frankincense and myrrh will remind you of the great outdoors.
A Fashionable Advent Calendar
Winter tends to make people
feel uninspired and sluggish, put an end to this with a fashionable take on the
traditional advent calendar. Fill each envelope with an inspirational gift, be
it a famous quote, picture, memory , indulgent treat or pampering voucher. You
could even get your partner to fill half the envelopes to add a surprise
element. Either way, we’re sure you’ll agree this is one of the better winter
decorating ideas out there.
Simple, inexpensive and
chic, we wish we’d thought of it first.
Autumnal Touches
Winter home décor is all
about bringing the great outdoors in. When it’s too cold to explore, the sight of
logs, plants and earthy autumnal colours provide warmth and comfort. Achieve
that rustic, Scandinavian vibe with cushions, throws and blankets in deep red,
snowflake print and stonewash grey. Anything wooden is a bonus, even if it’s
just a few logs arranged in plain view.
Don’t be too precise with
the décor, keep the colour scheme simple so that you can mix and match
accessories to your liking. Aim to achieve a stylish yet lived-in look so that
not only you but your guests will feel totally at ease in your winter wonderland.
Do you have any fail-safe
winter decorating tips? We’d love to know how you style your home during the
colder months. Leave us a comment below or tweet us @Fiorelli_Bags.
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