Seasonal
4 min readChristmas in a Small Flat, Decided by the Storage Box
In a flat the limit is not floor space but where it all lives in January. Pick the box first, then the tree, then three surfaces — in that order.
Topic
Christmas Decor
Every story in the archive filed under christmas decor — gathered from 2 different rooms.
5 stories
Seasonal
4 min readVintage Christmas Decorating, and How to Buy It Honestly
What the old decorations actually were, decade by decade, how to tell real from reproduction, and which pieces are safe to use rather than just display.
Seasonal
4 min readChristmas Centrepieces That Last the Meal
Build it on a board, keep it under 25cm, and use greenery that does not shed. A Christmas table carries more food than any other table of the year.
Outdoor
4 min readOutdoor Christmas Lights and Greenery, Done Safely
Outdoor-rated fittings, an RCD socket and one warm colour. The decorative part takes an hour; the electrical part is what makes it last until January.
Seasonal
4 min readDecorating a Window That Is Seen From Both Sides
A window is the only decoration that faces two audiences at once. Work out which side matters, then light it from behind rather than lighting the glass.