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Be resourceful with your materials: paper, card, fabric, coloured pencils, paint or even a cereal box can be transformed into stylish, homespun decorations. A classic red, white and blue palette has a crisp and contemporary look that works well in a rustic setting.

On wall: pigeon, Pegasus puppet and Christmas tree decorations painted in Pure and Emperor’s Silk chalk paint, £21.95/L, Annie Sloan. Painted angel with horn, from a selection, Morgans. Paperchains, as before. Mini bunting made from Ashdown Pomegranate Trail red wallpaper, £74/roll, Nina Campbell; reverse painted in St Giles Blue modern emulsion, £53/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Chair and sideboard, from a selection, Mccartneys Brecon Auction Room. Chair painted in St Giles Blue modern eggshell, £30/750ml, Farrow & Ball. Garland (on chair) made from multicoloured jingle bells, £2.50/30, Hobbycraft. Heritage jute twine, £2.75 each (for 60m), Nutscene On sideboard: Acorn baubles, as before. Gold etched bauble, £3.75, The Danes. Papier-mâché hanging stars, as before. Left and right star covered in floral linen, from a selection, Cabbages & Roses. Middle star covered in Angus Stripe red linen, £49.50/m, Ian Mankin