As October draws to a close, Christmas is fast approaching, and hosts may be seeking festive items to decorate their homes before seasonal guests arrive. A selection of stylish finds from high street retailers Next, Dunelm, and M&S, plus a luxury alternative to traditional Christmas crackers from L'Occitane, offers options for both inside and outside the home, with prices ranging from £24 up to £150.
Light-Up Table Runner and Real Christmas Tree
Next's Grey Cosy Scandi Christmas Tree Light Up Table Runner features a pale grey base with monochromatic snowy trees. Priced between £26 and £30, the runner includes a removable string light insert that adds a twinkle to the table. Made from 100% cotton, the runner is designed to last, with string lights using a battery pack system that can be replaced each year. For washing, the string lights can be removed and the runner machine-washed.
Marks and Spencer's Flower Market has launched its Full Size Real Christmas Tree with Lights, priced at £150. With delivery available from Thursday, November 26, the tree comes with twinkling warm white lights and a sturdy stand for easy setup. It fills the home with a fresh, natural fragrance and adds a nostalgic touch whether placed in the hallway, living room, or dining room. Each tree's colour may vary throughout the season.
Potted Porch Trees and Artificial Hydrangea
Dunelm's Set of 2 4ft Pre Lit Potted Porch Trees are priced at £69 and are designed to greet guests with festive cheer upon arrival. The two potted trees, pre-lit with warm white lights, create a subtle ambience for either side of the front door. With an alpine-style design, the artificial plants have a realistic look, and flexible branches can be shaped to suit the space, making them easier to store when not in use.
Next's Artificial Hydrangea (2 Stems) are said to look "so real" and add a statement to the hallway, dining table, or windowsill. Priced at £24, they combine two extra large stems with full heads of festive gold-dipped leaves. They can be paired with other faux stems such as poms or eucalyptus for a long-lasting centrepiece, or kept minimal alone. Next also stocks a classic green variation for a year-round alternative.
Luxury Crackers Collection
The L'Occitane Festive Crackers Collection, priced at £30, offers a luxury take on traditional Christmas crackers. With four crackers per box, each cracker contains two indulgent bodycare items in mini sizes, including a mini shower gel and a mini hand cream in co-ordinating scents such as cherry blossom, verbena, and almond.
