Deck the halls for Christmas

I love decorating my home for Christmas. My Mum used to take great pride and put a lot of effort into making our apartment in Montreal look amazing over Christmas and I have tried to carry on that tradition in my own home, starting with my first Christmas in my own little apartment at the age of 21.

I like to rely on my collected and vintage ornaments mixed with natural elements such as greenery and flowers.

Look at the difference the dried orange slices made for this wreath.

**I’m not a crafter but…**

It made a cute Christmas card.

I love to decorate our mantels. I start by layering with a faux evergreen garland with lights being laid over the garland. Next, I add my statement pieces. Finally, I embellish by adding more layers such as berries, twigs, delicate garlands, bells, baubles etc. The last thing I add are small containers of flowers, usually roses.

I usually carry my mantel theme over to my sideboards, coffee table and other surface areas. I don’t overdo it but I don’t underdo it either. I am conscious of the fact that if I get very elaborate I still need to take it down and/or put it all away after Christmas, when I am itching to get into the garden.