CHRISTMAS DECORATING

In a space such as a bedroom, decorations are a nice touch, but keep it subtle with a special ornament or a personal gift on the bedside

ABOVE LEFT: ‘Ultraweave Plus’ curtains in White, as before. A. S Création ‘Crane Chinoiserie’ linen-style wallpaper in Blue, $69 per roll, Euro Walls. ‘Olisa’ nightstand, $2999, Cromwell. Hellebore floral arrangement and vase, Boutierre Girls. For a similar vase, try the Hurricane glass jar, $1.45, Koch & Co. Crossover curved bronze table lamp with custom scalloped shade in New Coconut, $850, Bloomingdales. Maison Louis Marie No. 09 Vallee De Farney eau de parfum, $159/50ml, Maplestore. Square gift box in White, as before. ‘Pippy’ ribbon in Dove, as before. ABOVE RIGHT: ‘Globe’ ottoman in Believe Natural, $254/large, Freedom. Mini ‘Star’ crystal ornament, as before. Columbia rattan tray in Natural, as before. ‘Everyday’ grosgrain ribbon in Navy, as before. Square gift box in White, as before. ‘Nude 4.0’ framed illustration print, $149/21cm x 30cm, Anna Dixon Art. ‘Lismore’ crystal bauble, as before. Hellebore flowers, Boutierre Girls. Seagrass Squares flooring in Natural, as before. ‘Sadie’ rug in Grey and White, $999/2m x 2.9m, Provincial Home Living. OPPOSITE: ‘Made for Living’ book by Amber Lewis, as before. ‘Live Beautiful’ book by Athena Calderone, $64.99, Kinokuniya. ‘The Inspired Home’ book by Karen Lehrman Bloch, $49.99, Kinokuniya. ‘Saatchi’ bedhead in Natural Linen, $1299/2.5m, McMullin & Co. Linen quilt set in Cloud (contains one quilt cover and two standard pillowcases), $450/king, In the Sac. Standard pillowcase set in White, $120/set of 2, In the Sac. Home Beautiful ‘Foundations’ cushions in White, $99.99 each, My House. ‘Lakeside’ stonewashed embroidered rectangular cushion in Denim, $44.95, French Knot.

Home Beautiful texture throw in White, $179.99, My House. All other items, as before. >

SOFTLY DOES IT Dial down the drama with flowers in lighter shades – and opt for simple arrangements. A posy on a bedside table is a pretty addition.

LIGHT UP YOUR WORLD Fairy lights can add the perfect Christmassy touch – weave them through garlands, and light up areas such as a mantelpiece. ABOVE: Four panel handpainted screen with cranes and studding detail, $3251, Cromwell. Jacquard linen robe in Cloud, $239.95, In The Sac. Heath Banksia linen fabric in Pewter, $250/m, Quercus & Co. Mountain Meadow foliage garland with clear LED lights, $329/3m, Balsam Hill. All other items, as before.