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With 12 weeks to go, Christmas is officially on the radar. Delicate Danish decorations in natural materials including marble, glass and timber are just the ticket to a restrained scheme of Scandi-style simplicity. We looked to Pinterest for inspiring ideas for a new tradition... 


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A small potted tree is a good small space alternative. The textural concrete pot sets the tone for layers of neutral colour and natural materials, resulting in an understated yet beautiful vignette.


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Delight in the details and wrap your gifts with care - adults, at least, will appreciate the effort. Brown paper and string is an eternal favourite, made especially personal here with fresh foliage and a Polaroid style photo. Many apps will print your Instagram photos for you - try Origrami or Picture Postie.



Take a less is more approach with your wreath and the flowers in your home. Sometimes a mass of just one variety is more elegant than a mix, and hand-made almost always tops store-bought! Our Pinterest board is full of wreath ideas, from rosemary to baby's breath, and plenty in between.


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If you're sitting down to a formal meal this Christmas, keep the table simple with a limited colour palette. Here, foliage snipped off the tree has been used in the centrepiece and each place setting, while metallic candlesticks add a sense of occasion.


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Rise up against the tyranny of the perfect tree, and go with something perfectly imperfect. Edit your decorations for a consistent look - there's no need to use all of them every year. Warning - this concept probably won't fly with anyone under 10.


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This is an interesting idea for displaying precious ornaments, and would work well in an entryway. Note that the decorations, although different sizes and shapes, all live in the same white / silver / glass part of the colour wheel. Consistency is, again, the key.


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White or natural linens act as a neutral base, and feel suitably relaxed when tied with string. A cinnamon stick enhances the sensory experience, or substitute with a fragrant alternative to suit your meal.

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