Prepping for the festive season

We know… the C Word. It might be early but we’re kind of excited. Sorry, not sorry. The way we see it, the lead-up is just as exciting as the Big Day itself. We’re jazzed for all the gift giving, cork popping, glass clinking and getting merry with friends and family, all in cosy surroundings. Whether you’re snuggling up for a quiet night in or prepping for a 12 guest 3 course Friendsmas, your place has got to look and feel the part. 

 

So, to help us get into the spirit of things, and make our home as welcoming as we can as the nights draw in (because who doesn’t want to be known as the festive hostess with the mostest), we’re adding some subtle and some not-so-subtle details to feed our festive fever until the tree goes up.

 

Giving your dining table a face-lift is the first step when it comes to cranking up the cheer factor. A joyful home for feasting with friends, a place to collect buffet dishes, Roses boxes and tubes of Pringles, or as the perfect spot for piling up gifts to-be-given. 

 

We’re topping our table with this amazing Transparent PVC Tablecloth with Polka Dots, a pretty, neutral canvas whatever your colour scheme that you can layer or use as-is. Next up, printed place mats and star-shaped coasters. This Solador Round Tray in Gold-Painted Metal makes a fab centre piece to finish things off.  

 

Not a lot gets us more excited than box fresh Christmas bedding. An Edelweiss Polka Dot Fitted Cotton Sheet is step one on our festive ladder, and we’re climbing all the way to the top! Next, there’s the matching duvet cover in the cosiest 100% cotton flannel… yes please. 

If you’re not up for red and snowflakes just yet, we love this winter-sports inspired alternative. The Sancy Ski Print Cotton Duvet Cover is 100% cotton and has matching pillow cases and a flat sheet too. Layer things up with the Polochon Quilted Velvet Bedspread and move it from the bed to the sofa for a toasty screening of Love Actually.

 

If you weren’t feeling cosy enough already, there’s more. These AM.PM Loumnia Candle Holders channel serious A Christmas Carol vibes, and the Estello Metal and Glass Candle Holder in black or gold adds a subtle sparkle to a window sill or bedside table. This Abina Metal Wall-Mounted Candle Holder is a showstopper that’ll hold 10 candles and spread a golden glow across your room while you get your wrap on.



We’ll also be filling the Uyova Mini Greenhouse in Glass and Brass with baubles, ribbons and holly as a fresh take on a festive centre piece. 

And last but not least, we’re slipping into a pair of these because you’re never too old for Christmas pyjamas!