More than just a tradition, if we love Christmas decoration so much, it is because it is excellent for the morale of the whole family. Indeed, if it brings joy and good humor in a home, it also brings back positive memories of the past. We all remember that famous Christmas when for the first time, it was no longer necessary for us to get on a chair to place the crest on the tree... A great moment of pride and a kind of key stage, in the passage towards the adult world… Decorating is also a good way to express your creativity by perpetuating the magic of Christmas while somehow filling in the lack of escape due to the health crisis. If circumstances leave little room for a change of scenery, it is still possible to invite travel into your home.
Contents 1 Seaside inspirations 2 Brighten up your interior with wax prints 3 A touch of escape with the bohemian styleThus, at a time when the fir trees invade the large squares of the cities, when the streets put on their most beautiful illuminations, when the shop fronts display scenes, each one more magical than the other, it is high time to lean into one's own interior decoration.
Making small Christmas trees with pine cones, driftwood, or even seashells is a great way to reconcile a seaside decoration with the atmosphere of the end of the year celebrations. For the traditional door wreath, all you need is a bit of beige and brown burlap embellished with a few starfish. Guaranteed success! Dried twigs can also be a solid base for making a Christmas wreath, decorating a fireplace or even the frame of a door or window.
As for Christmas balls, why not make them yourself? For only ten euros, it is possible to find Christmas balls to fill in decoration stores. A little sand, a few shells and here is a 100% homemade Christmas ball just waiting to find its place on the tree. Also, the tree topper that is traditionally chosen in the shape of a star, snowflake, knot, angel or pinecone can very well give way to a real starfish - of proportional size to that of the height of the tree of course – to bring a seaside touch.
Resolutely in tune with the times, the wax fabric is ideal for contrasting with the tenacious austerity of winter looks. With a bit of parsimony, this waxed cotton canvas is a great way to brighten up the living room or dining room. Whether it's replacing the eternal shaggy rug with more shimmering shades, giving character to sofa cushions, or even a little touch on the tree to bring an offbeat side, wax still has its beautiful days ahead of him.
Some even draw inspiration from its atypical patterns to create refreshing candle holders or even a dynamic and invigorating table runner to give pep to the holiday meal. Also, the wax does not escape the trend of zero waste gift wrapping since it is very popular with fans of Furoshiki – a Japanese method of folding which consists of using reusable fabric.
For years the bohemian trend has been revolutionizing decoration and goes hand in hand with the democratization of hygge, an art of living, straight from Denmark. He advocates the need to create a warm interior, in particular through candles, warm plaids and thick blankets that invite cocooning, to achieve the fullness of happiness. It is all these positive inspirations that it is possible to adopt during Christmas time, or more if you like, to create a change of scenery that will be emulated. Far from being limited to the Emmanuelle armchair, the bohemian style, resolutely synonymous with travel, escape and freedom, offers a host of ideas to pick from.
Macrame – a weaving technique using knots – can be used to make small Christmas trees to hang on walls or door handles, Christmas balls for the tree, wreaths of different sizes, but also garlands or trivets to host the New Year's Eve feast. This rather minimalist process only requires cotton rope and a little know-how that can be acquired quite quickly if you have the right sources. Also, it's hard to imagine a bohemian look without the presence of a few dreamcatchers that can be complemented by braided wool Christmas balls to bring a touch of candor and innocence and thus revive tender childhood memories.
