Decorating and how-to Christmas tree topper ideas: star, angel, bow or something different
Stars, angels, bows, snowflakes, pine cones and toppers you can make at home, with the room each tree leaves under the ceiling…
Decorating and how-to
How to decorate a tree, a mantelpiece, the stairs, a door and the table for Christmas, with measurements, quantities and step-by-step instructions.
Decorating and how-to How to make a gingerbread house (and how to stop it collapsing)
A small template in centimetres, a dough and an icing that hold their shape, the fixes for walls that slide apart, and…
Decorating and how-to Christmas living room decorating ideas: tree, mantel and shelves
A plan for the whole room: where the tree fits, a coffee table and sideboard you can still use, shelves, textiles and…
Decorating and how-to How to store a Christmas tree, lights and decorations
Where a tree and its decorations survive best between January and December, the right bag or box for each, and how to…
Decorating and how-to Christmas front door decoration ideas: wreaths, garlands and lights
Wreath sizes, garland lengths for the door frame, porch trees, lanterns and lights, plus wreath alternatives, school door ideas and when to…
Decorating and how-to Christmas tree trends 2026: colours, decor styles and what to buy
The ten tree trends named for 2026, the colours that recur across them, the tree styles behind them and what to buy…
Decorating and how-to How to hang outdoor Christmas lights safely, with or without gutters
Where to start, how many clips to buy, what holds on gutters, fascias and brick, and how to get power to the…
Decorating and how-to Christmas decor styles explained: Scandi, rustic, modern and glam
What sets Scandi, rustic, modern, glam, retro and boho Christmas decor apart, the Nordic traditions behind the Scandi look, and how to…
Decorating and how-to How to put lights on a Christmas tree without the tangle
Test on the floor, plan where the plug ends, then spiral, zigzag or wrap each branch. The three methods step by step,…
Decorating and how-to How to decorate a Christmas tree: order, 3-5-7 rule and mistakes
The order that works (lights, garland, baubles, topper), how many decorations each tree height takes, where each size of bauble goes and…
