Ideal Home

Weekend decorator

1 ADD WOW WITH FESTIVE WREATHS

Create a gallery wall of Christmas garlands in your hallway to welcome guests. Mix simple hoops, stars and woven wreaths for a varied arrangement, hanging them from ribbon at staggered heights.

2 MAKE THE FIREPLACE THE FOCAL POINT

Give a traditional mantel display a modern twist with an empty picture or mirror frame used as the backdrop for a rustic arrangement of greenery. Ensure any backing or glass is safely removed first, then prop your frame on the mantel and weave a garland of evergreens, such as holly or fir, in and around it. Add hanging baubles for

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