christmas decorations

Uninhibited use of colour and pattern delivers a home that’s merry and bright – and not just at Christmas

Decorate your home in a fun and quirky mannerPhotographer: Scott Hawkins Decorating for Christmas doesn’t have to stop at the tree or wreath on your door. Don’t be shy with your festive decor — picture yourself wearing a Mr Darcey-esque Christmas jumper while opening presents wrapped in elf-themed wrapping paper to the sweet aroma of […]

‘Tis the season for a beautifully decorated tree! As we count down to the most wonderful time of the year, it’s time to start thinking about one of the celebration’s highlights: Christmas tree decorations. If you’re wondering how to decorate a Christmas tree to make it the star of your home, we have you covered.  […]

Try this contemporary take on traditional Christmas bunting. No baby shower, birthday party or Christmas celebration is complete without some beautiful bunting strung up somewhere. While you can purchase bunting from most party supply shops, making your own means you can choose any colour, pattern, size or shape to suit the style or theme of […]

Celebrate the Yuletide in classic Christmas style Left to right: Winter Wonderland rocking horse decoration, $8.99, from Adairs. Home of Christmas pear shaped finial tree decoration in red, $7.99, from Farmers. Home of Christmas glass circus bauble, $19.99, from Farmers. Home of Christmas glass deco finial in gold, $14.99, from Farmers.  Left to right: Home […]

Up the quirk factor with decorations that surprise and delight. Up the quirk factor with decorations that surprise and delight. From sparkly fish to sugar-coated donuts, nothing is off limits Left to right: Home of Christmas glass chips in red and white, $11.99, from Farmers. Glass effect dark aqua bauble, $9.99, from Adairs. Kiwifruit vintage […]

The perfect frosty craft project for little ones! Fact: the festive season is more fun when you drape your home with Christmas decorations – and never more so than when they’re homemade!  To lend a frosty, traditional Christmas feel to your home, why not make some paper snowflake decorations. There are plenty of ways to […]

December is filled with decorating, shopping, dining and entertaining. To help make the festive season a little less stressful, we’ve rounded up 10 Christmas hacks to help get you through 1. Hacks to keep your tree alive Make sure your tree makes it to the 25th still looking fresh and perky by giving the trunk […]

Make sure your tree shines the brightest this Christmas by placing your fairy lights in just the right place. Here are three tried and true methods Here are the 3 best ways to hang Christmas tree lights  Fairy lights are the essential base element when it comes to dressing your Christmas tree. The traditional ‘wrap […]

Keep Christmas simple by spending the day al fresco. Just add food, whanau and a few stylish decorations. Here are four looks to get you inspired 1. Create a coastal Christmas feel Even if a holiday by the beach isn’t on the cards this year, you can still bring a relaxed, beachy vibe to your celebrations. […]

From baubles to greeting cards, it’s easy to get crafty and entertain the kids with these four fun Christmas decoration projects with Spotlight 4 fun DIY Christmas decorations you can make with the kids Whether you’re a dedicated crafter or you’re giving DIY a go for the first time, Spotlight has everything you need to create festive […]

From trees and ornaments to wrapping and wreaths, this collection of luxe metallic decorations will bring light and festive cheer to your Christmas Day [related_articles post1=”58750″ post2=”58795″]

If pared-back simplicity is your interior style then you’ll love this collection of 19 Scandinavian inspired Christmas decorations  [related_articles post1=”34601″ post2=”61999″]

Nothing says festive fun like bright and merry decorations. We round up our favourite pieces to inspire your colourful Christmas style [related_articles post1=”60291″ post2=”59559″]

We round up our favourite traditional Christmas decorations to help you deck the halls with classic holiday cheer. From trees to wreaths and ornaments, we’ve got you covered [related_articles post1=”58812″ post2=”59329″]

Homes to Love visits Franklin Road to the check out the famous lights and festivities that have been spreading Christmas cheer for over 20 years Must see: The iconic Christmas lights of Franklin Road Taking a trip to see the famous Franklin Road Lights is a must for many Auckland families at Christmas. For over 20 […]

Discover the fun and flirty style of Your Home & Garden art director Shani Luckman and see her top tips for achieving this festive fiesta look at home Shani Luckman’s Christmas style: Festive fiesta We’re currently painting the inside of our house and have just completed our living room, pictured here. The white walls are […]

Get the kids involved and add the final flourishes to your Christmas decorating with these four simple yet stylish homemade ornaments 1. Paper angels The kids will love to help make these decorations. These cute little paper angels look great on a tree or hung on the wall with tape in a child’s room. They […]

Discover the creative style of Your Home & Garden senior designer Catherine Wilkinson and see how you can achieve this fresh and festive look for Christmas Catherine Wilkinson’s Christmas style: Understated and elegant I have a new appreciation for all things fresh and white, reflected in my interior style this Christmas. I love adding flowers […]

Stars are a traditional symbol at Christmas but they don’t always have to be at the top of a tree. See how you can shop the style with our top product picks Add star power to your Christmas with our top product picks The star is synonymous with Christmas and was traditionally placed atop a […]

Give your Christmas decorations a personal touch, and get crafting with these five clever hacks for this festive time of year 1. Ping pong ball lights Lights make your tree sparkle but ping pong ball lights will take it to a new level. All you need is a selection of ping pong balls and a […]

If you’re limited with the space or time to decorate a traditional Christmas tree, these creative designs are sure to get you into the festive spirit Rustic nail Tree decorations can be used for many things at Christmas and don’t always have to live on a tree. This modern, rustic design has been created using […]

Create a relaxed, boho vibe this Christmas and transform your lounge into a peaceful sanctuary, draped with soft textures and creamy neutrals How to bring a relaxed vibe to your Christmas decor Create a relaxed vibe this Christmas with a handmade, natural look for your living space. Texture is key for this theme so think […]

Draw inspiration from this year’s hottest trend and transform a pastel palette into a festive Christmas style with pops of pink and lavish gold accents Statement foyer If you favour a more sophisticated look, this luxe entrance way will appeal. Pink isn’t a traditional Christmas colour but teaming it with gold makes for a glam […]

Soft greens and clean lines will bring a sense of calm to the busy Christmas period. Discover how you can bring minimalist style to your festive decor How to bring minimalist style to your Christmas decor Minimalists and meditative types will love this calm dining room setting, which features sleek details and styling. We’ve created […]

Get creative with the kids and add simple Scandinavian charm to your home this holiday season with these cute clay decorations These DIY cut-out Christmas decorations are a perfect project for the kids These cute little clay cutouts are simple, stylish and so easy to make. Grab the kids, throw on some Michael Bublé and […]