Christmas Inspirations : Practical Ideas for Creating Beautiful Gifts and Decorations for the Holiday Season

by Hammick, Rose; Packer, Charlotte; Tyler, John

• ISBN13: 9781841726830
• ISBN10: 1841726834
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Summary

Christmas is a magical holiday: long, dark nights, the promise of snow, roaring log fires, and homes filled with the aroma of mulled wine, eggnog, and other treats. It's the time of year when our homes take center stage, as we invite friends and family to join the celebrations. Part of the fun is in transforming our homes for the season, recapturing the thrill and excitement we felt as children. Christmas Inspirations begins by exploring four decorative Christmas themes. Traditional Style focuses on the rich reds, greens, and plaids often associated with the festive season and gives them a contemporary twist. Nordic Style celebrates the traditions of the Scandinavian Christmas, with its emphasis on natural materials, candlelight, and simple decorations. Contemporary Whites and Contemporary Brights demonstrate that a love of Christmas and a desire for chic modernity can go hand in hand to great effect.

Author Biography

Rose Hammick is a photographic stylist whose work can be seen in numerous interiors magazines, such as Homes & Gardens Charlotte Packer writes about interiors, design, and food. Her features have appeared in the Guardian, the Independent, Style magazine (in The Sunday Times), and the Daily Telegraph

Table of Contents

introduction	6	(2)
styles and inspirations	8	(26)
traditional style	10	(6)
nordic style	16	(6)
contemporary whites	22	(6)
contemporary brights	28	(6)
deck the halls	34	(64)
decorating the tree	36	(10)
wreaths and garlands	46	(10)
displaying cards	56	(4)
decorative displays	60	(8)
table settings	68	(8)
candles	76	(6)
advent calendars	82	(4)
christmas stockings	86	(6)
homemade decorations	92	(6)
gifts and gift wrapping	98	(26)
homemade cards	100	(4)
gift wrapping	104	(8)
homemade gifts	112	(6)
edible gifts	118	(6)
sources	124	(2)
picture credits	126	(1)
index	127	(1)
acknowledgments	128