Country Homes & Interiors

“My festive decorations are inspired by my childhood love of Christmas”

Strands of magic, memory, folklore and heritage run deep through Amy Swann’s life. ‘My childhood was spent in the same ancient Welsh village in Snowdonia where my mother and grandmother grew up. We were surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, forests, plants and flowers – it was like a sort of wonderland!’ she explains. ‘That environment gave me a deep appreciation of nature, along with a strong sense of culture, family roots and tradition.’

Against this backdrop, the young Amy’s imagination was captured by everything from folk art to mythical legends,

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