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Weekend decorator

1 HANG A SPARKLY GLASS DISPLAY

Twinkly fairly lights are ideal for casting a magical glow in any room, so string them around windows and along shelves and mantels for seasonal sparkle. If you really want to make an impact, however, a cluster of large light-up decorations hung over the dining table is sure to set the scene and create a truly special Christmas ambience.

2 CRAFT A FAN-STYLE GARLAND

Whether you use colourful pinwheels or dried spear leaves, as shown here, it’s easy to create a mantelpiece

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