Tag: Christmas

Pick of the Pads: Seasonal Simplicity

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Country Living Christmas magazine cover

We’ve chosen the house of Anna & Jeff Phillips for this month’s Pick of the Pads.

'Seasonal Simplicity' magazine article in the December 2013 edition of Country Living magazine

We wanted something Christmassy and their Sussex home, which is featured in the December edition of Country Living magazine, is just perfect.

Christmas decorations in the 'Seasonal Simplicity' magazine article

It’s homely & warm with quite a Scandi feel – robust and elemental with wood, stone, textiles & flame. The influence of nature is strong, highlighted by the use of seasonal foliage, fruit & flowers.

Shelf and coat rack in the 'Seasonal Simplicity' magazine article

Antique country furniture fills the house with character. There are lovely decorative touches everywhere you look incorporating handicrafts, vintage pieces & found objects – the fairy lights, candles & Christmas decorations give it a magical look.

Montage of beds in the 'Seasonal Simplicity' magazine article

There looks to be lovely natural light in the house, but no shortage of cosy corners either.

Kitchen in the 'Seasonal Simplicity' magazine article

The bedrooms are inviting & peaceful, the dining area sumptuous – and we just love the handmade kitchen with its reclaimed wooden crates, blocks & shelves.

Christmas table in the December 2013 edition of Country Living magazine

What a truly wonderful place to spend the festive season!

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Christmas Countdown: Paperchase

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selection of Christmas items from Paperchase

When I was at primary school, it was all the rage to collect & swap stationery; writing paper, stickers, pens, pencils. Even though I do a whole lot less writing these days, I rarely leave Paperchase without some beautiful handmade paper, notebook, pretty coloured ink pen or some-such. I guess I’ve never stopped being that little paper goods magpie of yore!

  1. Christmas characters place cards – pack of 8: £3.50
  2. White stags jute gift bag: £6
  3. Doodle Xmas tablecloth: £40
  4. Tartan and stag wrap tapes – pack of 2: £2.50
  5. Hand drawn thank you cards – pack of 6: £3
  6. Christmas tags doormat: £15

Christmas Countdown: Notonthehighstreet.com

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Selection of Christmas items from Notonthehighstreet

Notonthehighstreet.com is one of the best online destinations for handmade & personalised Christmas presents and decorations. It’s an easy to navigate site; well-curated, quality stock with lots of choice – you’re sure to find that perfect gift!

  1. Christmas favour boxes pack of eight: £6.50
  2. Christmas tree wall hanging: £90
  3. Vintage style storage boxes: £33 each
  4. Family Christmas rules tea towel: £10.50
  5. Partridge and pear crackers: £58
  6. Tweed Christmas robins: £6 each
  7. Eight scented fire lighters: £13
  8. Grey felt reindeer head: £59.95

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Christmas Countdown: Marks and Spencer

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Selection of Christmas items at Marks and Spencer

We visit Marks and Spencer every Christmas in search of their beautiful biscuit tins and other Christmas nosh. It’s not just good for food though – here’s a small selection of festive decorations & present ideas we found.

  1. Argyle throw – £28
  2. Crimbleberry Wood Eric the Robin Christmas room decoration – £12
  3. Giant Santa Christmas countdown calendar – £95
  4. Wooden nativity Christmas room decoration – £25
  5. Gold mistletoe hanging Christmas room decoration – £10
  6. Christmas pudding cushion – £36
  7. Crimbleberry Wood Ron the Reindeer tin Christmas tree decoration – £5