Do's & Don'ts December 2024 Edition

Happy New Year! It’s officially 2025 and for some of us that means embracing all that’s to come and looking forward to the future. Others who look forward to the holiday festivities all year long (like us) prefer to sulk – at least for the first few weeks in January. Christmas-lovers find it hard to move on this time of year which is why we have decided to dedicate this blog featuring Xmas decorating tips to those of us who need additional time to move past the festive season. In our Do’s & Don’ts blogs, readers will find helpful interior tips with this month’s edition focusing on festive hacks. Keep reading to discover them all or simply hit that play button on each video!

1. Begin with a festive garland. Place this in the centre of the table to create the ultimate festive centrepiece for your dining table.  

2. Use matching or complementary placemats on each place setting. 

3. Next, stack your dinnerware including plates and bowls on top of the placemats. This is both functional and stylish as it allows you to serve your guests quickly. 

4. Finish with shimmery napkins folded in your manner of choice and delicately place them on top of the dinnerware. 

5. Layer your cutlery on top of your folded napkins and complete the look with beautiful glassware. 

6. Finish the entire look with some LED candles placed within and next to your garland in the centre of the table to create that warm and inviting feeling for your guests. 

1. First, source some elastic bands. 

2. Next, loop and tie an elastic band through the loop at the top of each bauble before hanging it from your tree. 

3. This hack of securing elastic bands to your Christmas baubles will keep them in place on your tree and prevent them from being knocked off by little ones or furry friends. 

1. If you have a footstool that’s displayed in the centre of your living room, a garland can really add to and create a centrepiece for your footstool. Embellish the look by adding LED candles to the centre of the wreath along with some decorative poinsettias in a complementary/colour of your choice for a pop of colour. 

2. Another non-traditional way of using a Christmas wreath is by using it on your dining table. It can create a real statement when placed in the centre of the table. To create an eye-catching look, don’t forget to embellish this look further by including candle holders and taper LED candles in varying heights. Complete the look by placing a festive ornament next to the display. 

3. Wreaths don’t have to be hung from the front door, they can be hung from various places including a mirror. Using your wreath hang it from a large mirror to create a decorative display. 

4. It’s just that EZ! 

Don’t forget to join us again next month here and on our social media pages to learn the latest interior tips and tricks! 

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