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FESTIVE SEASON DÉCOR TRENDS

The holiday season is a time of joy and a great opportunity to showcase your

creativity by putting up festive decorations.

As we approach Christmas 2024, let’s explore the top Christmas décor trends.

Bring out the tinsel Trends in tree accessories
The glittering metal foil, which was • Blown glass ornaments
once a favourite of Jackie Onassis for her Hand-blown glass ornaments are very popular for
own holiday displays, is back in vogue, their handcrafted beauty and shine. Select from
thanks to a call for more retro Christmas coloured glass balls, stars and animals.
decorations. The silver accent brings the • Felt ornaments
prettiest shimmer to the Christmas tree Felt ornaments add a soft touch to a tree.
and adds a nostalgic feeling of bygone They come in a variety of shapes,
Christmases. colours and patterns, and are
perfect for traditional or
Christmas tree decorations bohemian themes.
The Christmas tree is one of the • Personalised ornaments
centrepieces of Christmas decoration. Create a collection of
Here are tips to decorate your tree in an personalised ornaments,
elegant way and create a festive focal each with a family
point: member’s name or a
• Choose a colour palette special message, to add a
Before you start decorating, decide on unique personal touch
a colour palette that complements the to the tree.
rest of your Christmas décor. Classic
combinations include red and green,
blue and silver, or white and gold.
• Balance your ornaments
Distribute ornaments evenly across
the tree. Place larger, heavier
ornaments towards the inside of the
tree to ensure even distribution.
• Place the lights
Wrap lights around the tree before
adding ornaments. Choose white or
coloured lights, depending on the
theme.

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