Head outdoors and have a think about how you can make the outside area around your window feel a little more Christmassy.
Your window sill may look great, but if you find yourself looking out onto a decidedly unfestive view, the festive feeling can fall flat. I also fill a couple with marron glacés, which is a real treat for our grown up guests!’ says Suzy Humphreys. Nearer to the big day, I like to fill mine with a mixture of LED pillar candles and pinecones scented with festive fragrance oil. 'If you’re graced with deep window sills, you could add in some lanterns too. The beauty of this idea is that you can fill out the arrangement as the date nears consider adding in more dense foliage like fir and holly, then decorate the branches with colorful ornaments for extra festive color and sparkle. While we wouldn’t expect you to go all-out on your Christmas living room ideas quite yet, window sills offer up an opportunity to introduce a subtle festive touch before – and after – the holiday season takes hold.įor an all-natural look that can be enjoyed long before the big day arrives, opt for a plain white vase so the greenery remains the focus, and keep things simple with some muted paper decorations. If you’re anything like us, you’ll find yourself in the festive spirit long before December.
