Get their look: Pampas grass Christmas tree

 

 
 
 
 
 
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I saw a pampas grass Christmas tree on Instagram and thought, “What a great idea!”. It could be a simple yet stunning DIY project for next year. It would take about a hundred or so ‘blades’ of pampas grass, cut into different lengths to create a fir tree shape. I can’t see what the ‘trunk’ is made of, perhaps a broomstick with holes drilled into it.

It’s a very eco-conscious option for a Christmas tree; grass is biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, reusable and renewable… all the REs! Decorate it with equally natural ‘baubles’ like foraged pine cones, holly, ivy or pheasant feathers.

Decorate the rest of the room similarly; with natural materials such as wicker, wood, wool and cotton and keep the colour palette neutral.

I’m obviously not the only one that thinks the pampas grass Christmas tree is going to become increasingly in vogue – scroll to the bottom of this post to see a recent article in the Metro newspaper.

Get their look

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Round shaggy wool rug
Round shaggy wool rug
Round cushion
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Set of 2 checkered reeded vase
Set of 2 checkered reeded vase
Advent candle holder
Advent candle holder
Puebco canvas pot holders
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Pampas grass
Pampas grass
Round shaggy wool rug
Round shaggy wool rug
Round cushion
Round cushion
Set of 2 checkered reeded vase
Set of 2 checkered reeded vase
Advent candle holder
Advent candle holder
Puebco canvas pot holders
Puebco canvas pot holders
Pampas grass
Pampas grass
Round shaggy wool rug
Round shaggy wool rug
Round cushion
Round cushion
Set of 2 checkered reeded vase
Set of 2 checkered reeded vase
Advent candle holder
Advent candle holder
Puebco canvas pot holders
Puebco canvas pot holders
Pampas grass
Pampas grass

Christmas trees made of dried pampas grass are the next big interiors trend

Price Points: Alternative Christmas trees

Alternative Christmas trees

Is your tree up and decorated? Do you even have one yet? This year, we’re getting one that’s on the ‘petite’ side because we only have a small area for it to fit into. In addition, when it’s not going to be in use – we have very limited space in which to store it. If you’re in a similar predicament, there are lots of alternative Christmas trees on the market.

All three of the ones we’ve picked can be erected flat; hang them flush on or against a wall. #2 and can also be ‘unfurled’ into a 3D structure.

  1. Wall-mounted Christmas tree: £18.90, Amazon
  2. Xmas wall decoration: £29.81, Wayfair
  3. Wooden Christmas tree: £216.26, Etsy

shop alternative Christmas trees

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Wooden Christmas tree
Wooden Christmas tree
£216.26
Xmas wall decoration
Xmas wall decoration
£29.81
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
£18.90
Wooden Christmas tree
Wooden Christmas tree
£216.26
Xmas wall decoration
Xmas wall decoration
£29.81
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
£18.90
Wooden Christmas tree
Wooden Christmas tree
£216.26
Xmas wall decoration
Xmas wall decoration
£29.81
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
£18.90
Wooden Christmas tree
Wooden Christmas tree
£216.26
Xmas wall decoration
Xmas wall decoration
£29.81
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
£18.90
Wooden Christmas tree
Wooden Christmas tree
£216.26
Xmas wall decoration
Xmas wall decoration
£29.81
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
£18.90

Price Points: Artificial Christmas trees

Artificial Christmas trees

Well, it’s December so we’re now officially allowed to talk about Christmas. It’s time to think about advent calendars, putting up decorations and getting the Christmas tree. Don’t get me wrong, I love real pine trees at Christmas but artificial Christmas trees also have their merits.

I love the scent that you get from a pine tree; however, artificial trees don’t drop their needles. If you have a real tree, you’ll still be vacuuming them out of the carpet in April!). We tried, on more than one occasion, to buy a live tree with root-ball intact so that we can reuse it year after year.  The longest we’ve managed is 3 Christmases – we ever so slowly murdered the poor thing!

Don’t try and hide the fact that it’s artificial – embrace the fake tree by choosing one that’s hot pink, white, or – like the one pictured above – ombre. We love our metallic copper-coloured one, it really shines in the firelight… and once 12th Night has passed, we can store it away in the loft until the following year.

Saying that, some of the artificial trees available today are good imposters. Both the little tabletop one from NOTHS and the 12ft giant could have you fooled – especially once their covered (tastefully, of course 😉 ) in lights & decorations.

  1. Mini artificial Christmas tree by Marquis & Dawe: £16, Notonthehighstreet
  2. 6ft ombre-effect tree: £100, Next
  3. 11¾ft green Louise fir luxury premium PE Christmas tree: £699.99, Christmas Trees and Lights

Schweppes Christmas

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vintage Schweppes Christmas advertising board

We’ve been digging out our vintage Christmas decorations this week – items that we’ve collected over the past few months & years. They add a vintage touch to the shop-bought baubles, home-made crafty bits and holly we’ve picked on recent walks.

vintage Schweppes Christmas advertising board

This one is a Schweppes advertising sign. You’d never guess – it’s only mentioned a hundred times!

vintage Schweppes Christmas advertising board

It was designed by Herbert Leupin in the 1950s/60s – and takes the form of a Christmas tree incorporating all the various Schweppes labels from the period. We’ll really enjoy having it on display for a couple of weeks.