There’s a lot going
on a Christmas what with shopping, visiting friends and family and seasonal
parties. Decorating the house tends to
be focused around the Christmas tree and we all put a lot of effort into
decorating it. But should we be
considering more than just popping up the Christmas tree?
Seasonal candles
One of the best ways
to enjoy the scents of winter and the Christmas season is through a candle and
most companies have their own Christmas ranges.
These are often big on woody scents and seasonal smells as well as
spices from the Christmas pudding. But not
everyone likes these strong and sometimes masculine smells so the option to
stick with something that is a favourite all year round also works, such as
vanilla. Candles are also a great
present, particularly personalised ones that allow you to add a special message
to the candle jar including a name or a message that means something to you and
the recipient.
If you have kids and
don’t like the idea of real flames then the other option are diffusers. These are usually jars or bottles filled with
a scented liquid that come with sticks. Insert
the sticks into the jar and they absorb the liquid then evaporate into the room
to create a gentle smell. There are no
flames involved and they have an equally long life span.
Fireplace decoration
If you have a
fireplace or other feature in your living room, this often cries out for some
seasonal decoration. Whether you opt for
the simple tinsel wreath or want to go for something more comprehensive, it isn’t
an opportunity to be missed. Wooden signs
are a popular choice to hang above the fireplace and offer an instant Christmasmessage to anyone that enters the house when they are personalised. Again, they make a great gift, particularly
if a year is the first in their new home for a family. It also makes for an ideal decoration for a
baby’s bedroom, remembering their first Christmas that can be brought out each
year.
If you don’t want
too much clutter on the fireplace or are worried that you have a real fire and
waving decorations could be a hazard, then a simple centrepiece could work
well. Candles are one choice and if you
have kids or are young at heart, a snow globe is a great idea. As well as traditional ones with village
scenes and Santa Claus, modern versions often include cute teddies and fairies
for those modern tastes.
Dining table decoration
Many people lay the
table with special settings for Christmas including tableware for the occasion,
candles and special serving dishes. Special
glasses can be added for each person with their own message added or otherwise,
a Christmas personalised label on a bottle of Prosecco makes for a great
Christmas present for someone who loves a glass of bubbly stuff with their
Christmas lunch. Wines and spirits can
also have their own special bottle messages so place them on the table at the
last moment for an extra surprise for someone special.
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