Christmas Ideas
Whether you're looking to buy the best Christmas decorations or get crafty and DIY-happy this festive season, discover the best tips and tricks from Ideal Home.
Christmas
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Aldi’s new XL door bows are what I’ve been looking for to create a stylish Christmas
Be quick, I predict they'll sell out fast
By Kezia Reynolds
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Papier’s stationery advent calendar sold out by mid October in previous years – and this year, it’s prettier than ever before
Honestly, I'm surprised it's still available
By Sara Hesikova
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The Christmas bow trend is bigger this year than ever before – but these are the 6 new and fun takes on the popular look I’ve been seeing
This major Christmas trend has had a makeover
By Sara Hesikova
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My chicest colleague just tipped me off on this stunning £5 Habitat Christmas decoration
It's the easiest way to upgrade your festive decor
By Rebecca Knight
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H&M Home just dropped the most stylish Christmas range I've seen this year – these are the pieces I predict will fly off the shelves
Christmas has landed at H&M
By Sara Hesikova
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Pottery Barn’s Christmas collection just dropped – these are the unique designs that I’m genuinely impressed with, I think even Phoebe would approve!
The brand's first festive range launched in the UK – and these are the pieces of Christmas decor that the brand does better than most
By Sara Hesikova
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I got my hands on B&Q's £15 seed advent calendar – it's packed with vegetable and flower seeds
It's perfect for beginners!
By Sophie King
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These Christmas trends will be everywhere in December – the best festive looks and star buys from the high street collections
The trends insiders are predicting will be big news in 2025
By Sara Hesikova
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If someone gave me this gorgeous coffee advent calendar as a gift I'd be so impressed
You can pick from the ground or whole bean version
By Molly Cleary
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I got a first look at Aldi's most exciting Christmas specialbuys before they land in store - this is what to watch for
Get your trolley ready, Aldi is about to drop its Christmas homeware
By Rebecca Knight
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I'm calling it, this gorgeous tree is replacing a traditional Christmas tree this year – and Amazon is selling one for under £50
Twig trees are the understated Christmas tree trend I'm seeing everywhere this year
By Sara Hesikova
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Yankee Candle just dropped the best-smelling advent calendar of 2025 – ‘It makes my home smell like I have just baked cookies’
If you love a festive scent, don't miss out on this Christmas countdown
By Sara Hesikova
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Marks & Spencer’s XL Christmas bows are back and bigger than ever! They sell out early every year so grab yours now
They're already flying off the virtual shelves!
By Sara Hesikova
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John Lewis’ scented candle advent calendar sold out in two weeks last year – now it’s back, but I don’t think it will hang around for long
If you love season-appropriate home fragrance, this is the advent calendar for you!
By Sara Hesikova
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I got my hands on the Jo Malone and Diptyque advent calendar - and this is the one I'd recommend buying
My verdict on these in-demand luxury calendars
By Sara Hesikova
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The White Company's hyper-realistic Christmas tree sells out every year – it's back in stock, but I guarantee it won't be by November
Act fast or regret it later
By Sara Hesikova
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XL Christmas bows sell out early every festive season – this year, they’re bigger, better, and selling fast
The bigger the Christmas bow the better!
By Sara Hesikova
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Next’s Christmas shop is live and already selling out – it's filled with XL festive decorations that combine practicality with style
From festive door stops to draught excluders, this Christmas decor is not only pretty but also practical
By Sara Hesikova
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The White Company’s sell-out Advent Calendar is back for 2025 – last year's sold out in a month, so buy it while you can
Run, don't walk!
By Sara Hesikova
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Next's Christmas shop is open and teasing this unusual colourway as the breakout decorating trend for December 2025
Next is providing a masterclass on how to do monochrome right
By Kezia Reynolds
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M&S’s iconic light-up Christmas candles are already selling out – my biggest regret last year was not getting one for myself
My biggest regret last year was not getting one for myself
By Kezia Reynolds
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M&S has quietly opened its Christmas shop, and these 12 kitsch decorations are already selling fast
You won't want to miss out on these playful baubles
By Maddie Balcombe
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John Lewis’ Christmas shop is open, and the decorations are already selling fast – I predict these 12 will sell out first
Run, don't walk, these decorations won't be here come December
By Sara Hesikova
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How to grow a Christmas tree from a cutting — 5 simple steps to a free Christmas tree
Simon Akeroyd's expert advice
By Sophie King
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What to do with a poinsettia plant after Christmas — 4 simple steps to help you see your plant through to next winter
Keep your plant thriving until next Christmas
By Sara Hesikova
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What to do with a wreath after Christmas — 8 creative ways to preserve, reuse and recycle real wreaths
Wondering what to do with a fresh flower and foliage wreath after Christmas? Take a look at these ideas...
By Sophie King
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How to store baubles without a storage box - 5 household items that will store ornaments safely for next year
Keep your baubles safe and secure, ready for Christmas 2025
By Kezia Reynolds


