Nordic... but nice

These fabulous festive finds look good and bring some Christmas cheer, says

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Stairway garland with champagne leaves 6ft, and frosted pink flower pick, £4 each, B&M stores

This beautiful blush pink garland will switch up a staircase with its luxe look and feel. Especially when you adorn it with pink flowers and fairy lights.

£35, Dibor

Ultimate garland - 180cm £85, The White Company

A stylish winter garland can make a statement all season long – especially this one, with its faux leaves, eucalyptus and white berries.

SOME of us like to pull out all the stops this time of year – and a little drama goes a long way when it comes to setting the scene for Christmas.

Sure, we all have our bestloved heirloom baubles and glitzy favourites to hang on the tree – not to mention foraging for faux foliage and bright berries to festoon the fireplace.

But if you’re short on decorations with big personality, or thinking of doubling up this year to make a Santa-sized statement, this charming collection is worth checking out...

18 folk art Christmas

decorations £18, Cambridge Imprint

£26.50;

Frosted fir and rosehip wreath

Modern rustic settings

and cottagecore will love this country-style

wreath.

LEFT: Mini Nordic star Christmas decoration

£12, The White Company

This showy star can be styled-up or down with foliage and flowers. Alternatively, hang on the back of a spindle chair when you deck the table for celebratory get-togethers, or on a curtain pole or door handle.

Rosie the Robin on branch hanging decoration, £9; Santa bee felt Christmas hanging decoration, £6, and holly and mistletoe bee wreath, hanging decoration, £10 (other items from a selection), National Trust We’re making a beeline for these adorable handcrafted felt decorations to flutter among the branches of our tree Caption here

6ft pre lit decor flocked garland, £60, Wilko 40cm half jute wreath with white berries, £12, Wilko

Star pink mirrored glass & gold metal Christmas decoration medium, moon & star gold wooden bead Christmas garland large, £29.50, and mirrored glass & gold metal Christmas tree large, £32.50, rest of items from a selection, Oliver Bonas Dreaming of a chic Christmas? A fast and fabulous update, these star shaped mirrors and Christmas trees catch the light to brilliant effect, while the moon and star garland offers just the right amount of glitz.

LEFT: George pink gin Christmas bauble £3, Direct.asda Did somebody say gin-gle bells? George festive owl bauble £4, Direct.asda What a hoot! We adore this little fellow and its blingy wing. The perfect addition to your Christmas tree decorations

Tailor-made for traditional Scandi or Nordic style settings, these sweet folk-art decorations come on a sheet. Simply pop them out and string them up with satin ribbon or yarn in a contrasting colour.

Luxury cinnamon pine Christmas wreath 14” A cheerful centrepiece and scented seasonal feast – this wonderful wreath will catch everyone’s eye, with its cinnamon stick bundles.

£30,

Nordic Christmas frosted eucalyptus wreath with pine cones £15, and dinner candle holder £3, B&M stores Caption here

4ft silver bells garland £14.25 (was £19), Dibor Pine sprigs and disco-ball berries complete this fun festive look

£49.95, Annabel James