8 on-trend Christmas tree decorations to buy, ranging in price from €3 to €99.
As November draws to a close, it is time to start considering the festive decorations.
More than 20 per cent of homes already have their tree up, according to a Woodies survey.
Here are some easy-to-execute ideas for the tree and for gee-gaw gifting.
That’s a wrap
Former interior stylist for Good Homes magazine, Sophie Robinson, is crazy about colour and brings it in the most delightful ways.
The TV presenter and podcaster - she’s a judge on Alan Carr’s Design Masters – has made dressing the tree really simple with her beautiful striped bows, a set of three costs about €17, from Carrickmines-based Dunelm.
Formerly Hickey’s Home Focus, you will have to visit the store to buy, as the website doesn’t deliver to the Republic.
Splitting the G
Katie Larmour is a Belfast-trained ceramicist who now specialises in Irish linen designs.
The festive collection has been stocked at Harrods.
This decorative pint of stout is the perfect gift to send to anyone overseas and not able to make it home. It is thoughtful and will be light to post. It costs about €22, ex delivery.
She has also designed a select edition of tree decorations for the Knightsbridge department store Harrods. The polar bear costs €33.
Tinsel makes a return
Tinsel has come in from the fashion cold and is hot this yuletide.
This three-foot-high tree (0.91 metres) will add a cool contemporary look to a small space, if you don’t want an overbearing tree. Price €34.
Also shown are two on-trend neon light motifs that plug into the mains. One is a pink cowboy boot, the other a big bow. Both cost €39 at Marks & Spencer,
Kiss me quick
These mistletoe decorations will be perennially on show for the holiday season and can hang on trees, from windows, hall arches or door frames.
Gloine has crafted a stained glass version, €39, at The Irish Design Shop, while Swarovski’s crystal creation from its Holiday Magic collection costs €99.
April and the Bear’s brass decoration, €23, offers optimal kissing opportunities and is also worth calling out.
A token housewarming gift
At this time of the year, the holy grail for anyone in the middle of renovations or waiting to exchange contracts is to be in the new space for Christmas.
If any of your loved ones are in the position, gift them one of ceramicist Sarah McKenna’s home comforts decorations, €20, available exclusively at Gifted, which runs from Monday, December 3rd to Friday, December 7th inclusive at the main hall at the RDS, Dublin.
Spell it out
Want to make a grand gesture in the run-up to the festive season? Spell it out using letters from Carolyn Donnolly Eclectic’s range for Dunnes Stores, €3 each.
If you want to pop the question, the letters Will you marry me?, will set you back €42, giving you the intimacy of proposing at home, where you can have your preferred fizz on ice.
A stitch in time
Sostrene Grene stocks a gorgeous range of tree decorations that range from the Scandinavian chic to the downright kitsch.
This ball of wool falls into the novelty category and will suit the crafter on your list. It costs about €3.48 while the cherries shown cost €3.48 for the pair and €1.76 for the beaded one.
Elegant finishing touch
If the OTT bows of Sophie Robinson are too much for you, try this diamante bow tree topper, €15, from Dunnes Stores is a really elegant finishing touch.
Its simple lines make a stylish and strong statement.
