Natural, country-inspired Christmas décor is a calm reprieve from those mad dashes through florescent-lit, over-decorated malls this time of year. Simple and cost effective, no wonder it’s a popular festive decorating trend!

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Give these Christmas decorating ideas a try…

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‘A fire glows from the hearth, lights twinkle on a Christmas tree and two small children stand on tip-toes to see over the windowsill at the snow gently falling outside.’

It’s the picture on a Christmas card but it’s not how one would describe Christmas in South Africa!

While our friends in the North huddle around the fire, we have the luxury of stretching out in the sun. So let’s toss the fake snow, woollen stockings and take Christmas to the coast this summer!

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Here are some decorating ideas we found which could help you create a festive coastal Christmas.

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It’s that time of the year, everywhere you look sparkles and shines with brightly coloured (and sometimes kitsch) Christmas decorations.

Décor magazines make it look easy but just how do you integrate all the Christmas ‘bells and whistles’ without clashing with existing décor or end up looking like a cheap mall display?

Some people plan the perfect Christmas meal but if you love interior design, you delight in planning your Christmas décor and we have the designer tips to help you. Read the rest of this entry »