Decking The Halls In Style With Lisa Mehydene on Douceur ~ Effortless style edits

Dressing our home for Christmas brings me untold joy. Whether that’s decorating the tree, the Christmas table, the front door, fireplace, staircase – nowhere is safe from a festive flourish! Below are my selects of pieces I already own and bring out year after year, or I will be purchasing for our home this Christmas.
Lisa xx

Deck the Door…

Everlasting Dried Flower Wreath

Holly & Co

£85.00

I adore the tradition of hanging a wreath on the front door for the festive season. I think dried flower wreaths are the way forward (I keep mine up all year – just move it inside the house). Along with the sustainability benefits, I love the mix and intensity of colours you can get with dried flowers. Such a pretty addition to your door.

Giant Gingham Linen Bow

Straw London

£145.00

The original and the best bow for your front door from Straw London. We have the
rust linen version and bring it out year round – currently sat on our door for Halloween!

Deck the Tree…

Gingham Ribbon

Amazon

£12.92

I reuse our gingham ribbon bows each year on our tree. Just simply purchase
some wide ribbon (I used a mix of 3 colours) and get tying! Make sure to leave the tails long for that decadent, drapey feel.

Balloon Letter Bauble

John Lewis

£4.00

Each year I purchase a new tree decoration for our children. As teens they
now want less twee/childish decs, and these fit the bill perfectly (I purchased
their initials with them in store - so got their seal of approval!).
These would also make for the perfect place setting initial on your Christmas table
and something each guest can take away with them (beats what you get in a
cracker!)

Other decorations I have my eye on to add to our collection…

Wisdom & Wonder Marbled Bauble

John Lewis

£8.00

Love a marbled decoration.

Cherries Decoration

Graham And Green

£8.95

Christmas berries in the form of cherries.

Rattan Bell Decorations

Quince and Cook

£5.20

My love of rattan knows no bounds.

Dawn & Dusk Paper Mache Flower Bauble

John Lewis

£5.00

I’ve seen these paper-mache baubles in person (there’s a range of 5 designs)
and they’re very sweet – a real Swedish / folk vibe.

A tree skirt ends up getting hidden by presents so I loathe to spend much on one. These are both great options for a simple fuss free look.

Jute Christmas tree skirt

H&M

£10.40

Wicker Christmas Tree Skirt

Dunelm

£20.00

Lights…

Star Fairy Lights

The White Company

£22.00

These are pretty magical – would be great on the tree but also along a
mantle/window.

Ten Remote Control Candle Tree Lights

Cox & Cox

£40.00

Love these traditional (fake) candles in candle clips placed on a tree. They add a nostalgic elegance.

Deck the Halls…

En Masse paper decorations look fabulous. I adore this striped design (both
colourways) and plan to use multiples to create garlands interspersed with these plain ones (in all colourways).

Paper Christmas decoration

Hand-Sewn Party Streamers

Scribble & Daub

£5.00

These streamers from Scribble & Daub are brilliant for dressing hallways / large
spaces and create real impact. (Cherry/Pink colourway are my faves but they look
great when mixed).

Giant Folk Art Christmas Bauble

Graham and Green

£115.00

This oversized Folk art papier-Mache bauble would be a talking point too. Great
hanging in an open hallway, in a large window or over a dining table. I’d be inclined
to add a beautiful Ribbon bow to it to hang from.

Deck the Mantle…

Stockings and Sacks
There’s nothing quite as exciting as hanging your stockings and sacks in anticipation of a visit from the Big Man himself. This year at edit58, we have collaborated with Smock London to bring the traditional, nostalgic art of hand smocking to ‘Smockings’ and Festive Sacks. We hope these will be much loved pieces that become a part of your family festive traditions.

Smocked Stocking

edit58 x Smock London

£50.00

London Sack

edit58 x Smock London

£95.00

Deck the Table…

I think simple is best – a lovely tablecloth, napkins, candles and a few choice
decorations dotted down the centre make for the prettiest Christmas table.

Check cotton tablecloth

Mango

£26.99

I think simple is best – a lovely tablecloth, napkins, candles and a few choice
decorations dotted down the centre make for the prettiest Christmas table.

Patterned cotton tablecloth

H&M

£14.40

Napkins
You could go matchy-matchy with gingham napkins from the same range or mix it up with a contrasting pattern or plain.

2-pack frill-trimmed napkins

H&M

£10.40

2-pack frill-trimmed napkins

H&M

£10.40

Pack of 4 Red & Cream Check Napkins

Glasses
These are just the best glasses, and in this pattern are particularly festive.

The Vintage List Engraved Bistro Wine Glasses, Set of 6

Anthropologie

£88.00

Set of 6 The Vintage List Champagne Saucers

Anthropologie

£88.00

Table decorations…

I love to use tree decorations on the table for some Christmas Kitsch. Food themed decs work well for obvious reasons. I’ll be using these grouped onto pedestal stands, or in bowls. They would work equally well used as a name place on each plate…