Our top 5… quick xmas ideas

1 Create a festive entrance hall by making a garland out of Christmas cards tied to the banister. 2 Light frankincense-scented candles or put cinnamon sticks into oranges to make your home smell nice. 3 Get children to make nameplates for guests by drawing the person rather than writing their names. 4 Use a tiny tree as a table centrepiece and decorate simply with a piece of red ribbon tied at the top. 5 Brighten a dark corner with a new floor lamp or choose a seat in a bold colour.

Join the conversation at facebook.com/ styleathomemag and share your styling tips!