Are you still using the same tired tinsel and boring baubles you’ve had since 1993?
Christmas decorations are about so much more than red and green glitter these days – there’s a wide variety of sleek, contemporary and different decorations out there, in tune with the modern home.
Why not update your festive theme this year with these top 10 picks?
1. Ceramic tangled web bauble, Swanky Maison
This handmade ceramic bauble is something a little different with its tangled web design. Every one is individually made and unique – making them the perfect adornment for your Christmas tree this year. Presented in a gift box, these would also make thoughtful presents. £20, available from Swanky Maison.
2. Holly twig and snow bauble tea light holder, The Farthing
The candle sits of this glass ‘bauble’, filled with faux holly twigs and snow for a Christmassy feel. An elegant table decoration for this year’s Christmas table or perfect placed on a mantlepiece. £9.95, available in a choice of three styles from The Farthing.
3. Mirrored prisms Christmas decorations, Monty’s Vintage Shop
A combination of brass and mirrors in these prism Christmas decorations means they reflect the tree lights or candle flames beautifully. With a retro, vintage feel about them, they’d work with any decor. Available in large or small, prices start at £9 from Monty’s Vintage Shop.
4. Ice Christmas tree decoration, Giselda Graham
This opulent Christmas tree decoration is made from clear cut acrylic giving it the appearance of cut crystal at a fraction of the price. This pretty little tree will catch the light from candles or tree lights and send sparkles across the room as it spins. £4.50, available from The Contemporary Home.
5. Driftwood Christmas tree with star, Idyll Home
This sweet Nordic style Christmas tree makes a lovely tabletop decoration for Christmas dinner and parties, or put it on a table in the corner of a room with little fairy lights if you don’t have space for the real thing. It would also look pretty in an outside location, sheltered from the weather. £27.50 from Idyll Home.
6. Copper flower/star decoration, Pluto Sweden
Beautifully simple and utterly Scandinavian, this stylish copper metal star is an unusual decoration that would look good hanging from the tree, mantelpiece or as part of a table decoration. £4.50, also available in other styles from The Scandinavian Shop.
7. Grey honeycomb paper balls, Ginger Ray
Create a festive, contemporary feel in the home with these paper honeycomb balls. Each pack contains one large and two smaller balls – mix them with fresh holly for an unusual decoration. As they’re made of metallised paper, they’re perfect (and safe) decorations for a house with small children. £6.99 for the pack, available from Ginger Ray.
8. Personalised family Christmas tree wall sticker, Spin Collective
No space for a conventional tree? How about this personalised Christmas tree wall sticker, measuring 105cm high? Just personalise the bucket text with your own phrase for a decoration that’s unique. The sticker can be peeled off and repositioned, as well. £24, available from Spin Collective.
9. Partridge decorations, Giselda Graham
Create your very own twelve days of Christmas with these wonderful wooden partridge decorations in a vibrant folksy style. These come in a choice of three colourways so you can mix and match, and would look lovely as impromtu gift tags tied onto parcel ribbon. £5 each from The Contemporary Home.
10. White peacock bauble, Sass and Belle
An unusual round white bauble with peacock pattern and pearl detail, this hangs from a silver thread and will make sure all eyes are on your tree this Christmas. £4.50, available from Lisa Angel.
By Sara Walker
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