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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 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 seeingThis 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 decorationIt'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 shelvesChristmas 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 seedsIt'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 collectionsThe 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 impressedYou can pick from the ground or whole bean version By Molly Cleary 
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 M&S’s viral light-up candles are already selling out, but I’ve found the brands doing it just as well, from Next to DunelmThe candles make me feel like Christmas has come early By Kezia Reynolds 
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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 forGet your trolley ready, Aldi is about to drop its Christmas homeware By Rebecca Knight 
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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 nowThey're already flying off the virtual shelves! By Sara Hesikova 
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 I’ve tried and tested the best of the best artificial Christmas trees out there – these are my top-rated picks from budget to luxuryFrom John Lewis to The White Company, these are the 12 best fake Christmas trees for every budget 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 longIf 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 buyingMy 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 NovemberAct 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 fastThe 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 styleFrom festive door stops to draught excluders, this Christmas decor is not only pretty but also practical By Sara Hesikova 
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 I know it’s early, but Habitat’s bestselling Christmas tree I tested (and loved) last year is back and already selling fastIt looks impressively realistic and is under £150 – need I say more? 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 2025Next 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 myselfMy 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 fastYou 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 firstRun, 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 treeSimon 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 winterKeep 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 wreathsWondering 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 yearKeep your baubles safe and secure, ready for Christmas 2025 By Kezia Reynolds 
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 How to reset your home after Christmas to restore a sense of calmFollow these 7 steps to get back to normal at home and beat post-Christmas blues By Eilidh Williams 


