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<p>These top <strong>tips for decorating the Christmas table</strong> will bring festive joy to your home and help to bring the family together to celebrate good times. Christmas table decorations appear in any colour, shape and size. Christmas table decorations are made from&nbsp;different materials in DIY-style or shop-bought. Take the time to make your table extra special this year. Let's make Christmas 2020 unforgettable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These top <strong>tips for decorating the Christmas table</strong> will bring festive joy to your home and help to bring the family together to celebrate good times. Christmas table decorations appear in any colour, shape and size. Christmas table decorations are made from&nbsp;different materials in DIY-style or shop-bought. Take the time to make your table extra special this year. Let's make Christmas 2020 unforgettable.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Decorate the Christmas table with natural materials</h2>
<p>Enjoy some times outside, and see what you can find to make your own table decorations, from dried leaves sprayed sparkly colours to pine cones covered in glitter laid across the table. Add twigs for an extra touch and turn a branch into a stunning centrepiece with all of your favourite Christmas flowers displayed. Be as creative as you like and style it any way that you feel. You can really express yourself when you make your own decorations.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Enjoy shopping for decorating the Christmas table&nbsp;</h2>
<p>If you like the sparkle of Christmas shopping, why not spend some time meandering the store and finding your perfect accessories for the Christmas table. From tinsel to candelabras and everything in between, you can enjoy the Christmas shopping experience and pick your own from the many options. Go with the traditional Christmas colours of red and green with plenty of silver or a go for all gold and be bold.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Decorating the Christmas table can be styled and themed&nbsp;</h2>
<p>When you think about what style you would like your table to be, there are many different ways you can make it look. From a crisp white tablecloth with red striped napkins and silver cutlery or pretty colourful flowers laid out on stems of Eucalyptus with silvery foliage, sprinkled with Cranberries and fairy lights.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Try a show stopper for decorating the Christmas table&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Go big and create something to surprise the family. Try long stems sprayed with red paint in a tall vase then add lots of tall festive foliage and flowers. Place Poinsettias all around the base of the vase and your Christmas table will look incredibly festive and stunning. If you want to add even more sparkle, get the tinsel and drape that over the table as well.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Don’t forget the crackers!</p>
<p>Come in store and discover the Christmas spirit and your perfect table decoration&nbsp;</p>

Top tips for decorating the Christmas table

<p>When <strong>festive wreaths</strong> start appearing on doors, you know Christmas is just around the corner. Whether you prefer a traditional wreath or something more unusual, there’s no shortage of ways to decorate your own wreath. We’ve put together some of our favourite ideas below.</p>

<p>When <strong>festive wreaths</strong> start appearing on doors, you know Christmas is just around the corner. Whether you prefer a traditional wreath or something more unusual, there’s no shortage of ways to decorate your own wreath. We’ve put together some of our favourite ideas below.</p>
<h2>Making a wreath: what you’ll need</h2>
<p>To make a wreath, you first need a wreath base. You can buy wireframes or plain polystyrene bases, as well as bases ready-wrapped with artificial foliage.</p>
<p>You will also need glue, florist wire and secateurs, plus the decorations of your choice.</p>
<h2>How to wrap a wreath base</h2>
<p>If you’re using fresh evergreen foliage to wrap your base, cut the foliage into lengths to suit the base – you may need to experiment a bit, but around 15-20cm (6-8in) usually works. Make the foliage into small bundles, and use the florist wire to attach each bundle to the wreath so that it lies flat, covering the base. Work your way around the base, overlapping the bundles until the base is completely covered.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can also wrap your base with string, material, coloured paper or anything else that inspires you.</p>
<h2>Ideas for decorating wreaths</h2>
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<p>For a simple but very effective wreath, use a single type of evergreen foliage to cover your base, e.g. yew, and decorate it with a large red ribbon bow.</p>
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<p>Dust pine-cones with fake snow or spray them silver or gold, and nestle them in amongst evergreen foliage, using florist’s wire to tie them to the base.</p>
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<p>Wrap a base in wool and cover it with fluffy pompoms for a fabulously tactile wreath.</p>
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<p>For a spectacular look, use a polystyrene base and smother it with gleaming round Christmas baubles. Glue the baubles on, starting from the inside of the base and working out, using a mix of different-sized and coloured baubles.</p>
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<p>Make a snowball wreath with Styrofoam balls in a range of sizes glued to a polystyrene base. For added sparkle, spray lightly with an aerosol adhesive and sprinkle with glitter.</p>
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<p>You can’t have too much of a good thing. Make a tiered wreath by linking two or three wreaths together in a chain using patterned ribbon or material and hang it on the wall or drape it the full length of your door.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Make a dried wreath tying bundles of twigs together for a base, then decorate with pine cones and dried flowers. Spray it snowy white or sparkling silver for frosty appeal.</p>
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<p>Celebrate family and friends with a photo wreath. Wrap a polystyrene base in plain or coloured paper, then cover it with your favourite photos to make a memorable display.</p>
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<p>Break with tradition and make a square wreath. Tie bundles of twigs to make a square frame, then decorate with ribbons at the corners and wrap it with fairy lights or tinsel.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>We have a fantastic range of wreaths and decorations in our centre. Let us help you brighten up your home this festive season.</p>

Top tips on decorating festive wreaths

<p>These tips of how to <strong>make this Christmas magical</strong> are to inspire you to make the most of the festive season, given what a hard year it has been for everyone around the world. Although 2020 may be a different kind of Christmas to what everyone is used to, it is still important to have some festive fun as much as possible and bring the Christmas spirit to your home, family and friends - even if that is via zoom! Here are our tips to help make some magic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These tips of how to <strong>make this Christmas magical</strong> are to inspire you to make the most of the festive season, given what a hard year it has been for everyone around the world. Although 2020 may be a different kind of Christmas to what everyone is used to, it is still important to have some festive fun as much as possible and bring the Christmas spirit to your home, family and friends - even if that is via zoom! Here are our tips to help make some magic.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Go big on sparkles to make this Christmas magical&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Even if decorating with a lot of sparkle and glitter isn’t usually your thing, why not try it this year? Go big with anything that shimmers from sequin clothes to multi-coloured tinsel, glitter spray your own natural decorations and make everything feel like a sparkly winter wonderland. It might seem over the top, but by Christmas day, those sparkles will make things feel all the more magical.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Make this Christmas magical with a Christmas film&nbsp;</h2>
<p>There is nothing like a festive film to put you in the mood for Christmas. Forget what’s going on in the world, put your feet up, get a warm blanket and a cup of hot chocolate and snuggle in to watch your favourite festive movie. Love Actually is great for the magic of Christmas, The Grinch that Stole Christmas is both fun and festive or why not watch or Miracle on 34th Street for some old fashioned music in the Christmas spirit.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Make this Christmas magical with handmade cards&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The magic of Christmas is all about giving, so why not start by getting creative and making your own Christmas cards. It doesn't matter if they are paper or cardboard, the recipient will be thrilled that you put the time and effort into making something special for them. Personalise each one, make each a little different and send your love to friends and family at a distance with the personal touch. Why not add some natural decorations, prints or drawings and get the kids involved as well.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Treat yourself to make this Christmas magical&nbsp;</h2>
<p>As you think about gifting others, don’t forget to look after yourself. Take some time for self-care and relaxation. Why not gift yourself with something that you’ve wanted for ages. A new houseplant? That perfect Poinsettia you’ve had your eye on, or the new Fir Tree for the garden. Christmas is for everyone, after all.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Make this Christmas special and visit Santa&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Santa is, of course, still at work this year, so if you have a list, make sure you send it in. Or even better still, visit him and tell him in person what you would love for Christmas!</p>
<p>Visit us in store to feel the magic of Christmas for sparkles to decorate your home with.&nbsp;</p>

Make this Christmas magical

<p>As the cold nights draw in, it’s time to <strong>get warm and cosy indoors</strong>. Create your own little haven with these essential winter accessories. At our garden centre in %locations%, you find all kind of interior accessories to make your home feel cosy and warm.</p>

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<p>As the cold nights draw in, it’s time to <strong>get warm and cosy indoors</strong>. Create your own little haven with these essential winter accessories. At our garden centre in %locations%, you find all kind of interior accessories to make your home feel cosy and warm.</p>
<h2>7 items to make your home cosy this winter</h2>
<h3>1. Candles</h3>
<p>Nothing cheers up a dark winter evening like a few candles. Whether you choose them for their scent or simply for the comforting warm flicker of the flame, a few lit candles placed around a room make everything feel a bit better. Place tea lights in glass holders for a scatter of sparkling light or go for thick, sturdy pillar candles with minimalist appeal.</p>
<h3>2. Wax Melts</h3>
<p>Wax melts are a brilliant invention. They don’t evaporate, so there’s no need to worry about scorching the holder. Simply place a scented wax melt in a holder and use an unscented tea light to warm the wax to the melting point, then relax and enjoy several hours of fragrance. When you extinguish the tea light, the wax will solidify and can be re-used until the fragrance has all diffused out. Remove old wax before putting in a new melt.</p>
<h3>3. Essential oil reed diffusers</h3>
<p>If you’re after a product that will scent your home for weeks, a reed diffuser is what you need. Rattan reeds are placed in a container filled with essential oil so that they absorb the oil and gradually diffuse it out into the air. And they don’t just smell good – they make elegant ornaments too.</p>
<h3>4. Throws</h3>
<p>Give an old sofa a new look or add a touch of luxury with a few throws in soft, snuggly materials – just what you need on a cold winter’s evening. Cosy up under a throw with a cup of hot chocolate and binge-watch your favourite shows.</p>
<h3>5. Cushions</h3>
<p>On a budget and need to brighten up a room? Create your own personal style with a couple of well-chosen cushions. Add a splash of colour to a neutral colour scheme, or pick out a favourite ornament and choose your cushions to tone with it. For a vibrant effect, choose cushions in a complementary colour – lemon yellow looks stunning against dark blue, and acid green brings deep pink shades to life.</p>
<h3>6. Hand lotions and scented soaps</h3>
<p>After a hard day’s work, nothing feels better than soaking away the strains of the day in a hot bath with some delectably scented soap. And when you’ve been out in the garden, pamper your hands with a decadent dose of hand cream.</p>
<h3>7. Indoor plants</h3>
<p>The garden may be slowing down for winter, but you can still have your fill of greenery inside. Indoor plants like begonias, calatheas and crotons have gorgeously coloured foliage all year round. Add a note of seasonal colour with winter-flowering beauties like cyclamens and Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera), plus some ready-potted hyacinths to fill the house with fragrance.</p>
<p>We can all do with a bit of pampering in winter. Indulge yourself with a visit to our centre and choose something special for yourself and your family today.</p>
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7 ways to make your home cosy this winter

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