Dine with decadence
Combine opulent decorations and dark, moody shades for a touch of twilight magic
on your Christmas table
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We can’t think of a more beautiful way to settle in for a delicious festive meal than in a cosy space that celebrates the charm of starry winter skies. Cocooning rich blue walls create an enveloping sensation that feels comforting and homely. And when the room is dressed with an abundance of greenery, sparkling fairy lights and glistening decorations, that’s when the magic happens. Christmas is the time for pulling out all the stops to fashion a memorable setting that delights, and M&S Home has everything you’ll need to transform your table – from crockery and candles to decadent decorations.
Want to learn how to make a style statement this Christmas? Ahead, see how fairy lights and decorations create a festive atmosphere, plus tips from Livingetc's editor Pip Rich on how to use lights to add a cosy glow.
You can recreate this look by decorating the mantel with garlands of foliage, entwining the boughs with twinkling fairy lights. Adorn with the other beautiful decorations in M&S Home’s Nordic Craft Christmas collection, which features glittering golds, wintery whites and burnt ambers. Finish with illuminated star-shaped wreaths that emulate the richness of a winter sky.
This new M&S Christmas collection fits exactly the palette we want to decorate with this year.
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We can’t think of a more beautiful way to settle in for a delicious festive meal than in a cosy space that celebrates the charm of starry winter skies. Cocooning rich blue walls create an enveloping sensation that feels comforting and homely. And when the room is dressed with an abundance of greenery, sparkling fairy lights and glistening decorations, that’s when the magic happens. Christmas is the time for pulling out all the stops to fashion a memorable setting that delights, and M&S Home has everything you’ll need to transform your table – from crockery and candles to decadent decorations.
Want to learn how to make a style statement this Christmas? Ahead, see how fairy lights and decorations create a festive atmosphere, plus tips from Livingetc's editor Pip Rich on how to use lights to add a cosy glow.
You can recreate this look by decorating the mantel with garlands of foliage, entwining the boughs with twinkling fairy lights. Adorn with the other beautiful decorations in M&S Home’s Nordic Craft Christmas collection, which features glittering golds, wintery whites and burnt ambers. Finish with illuminated star-shaped wreaths that emulate the richness of
a winter sky.
The opulence of the festive decorations can be balanced
with a washed linen tablecloth in a muted hue. Position a forest green jute mat in place for each guest, layering a dinner plate, side plate and dessert bowl into a stack – a nod to the feast that’s to come.
Use big lights in small corners to create little vignette moments: there’s no better time to try that than at Christmas.
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Adding natural elements throughout the scheme brings a wonderful warmth and enhances the feeling of feasting in a forest sprinkled with snow under the night sky. Pine cones and ornaments crafted from wood all blend perfectly with the festive foliage and look especially sublime when illuminated with glowing table ornaments; light-up mercury glass trees bring extra sparkle.
To turn up the magic, look beyond what’s expected for a table setting and include a flurry of surprising decorative flourishes. Glass cake stands turned into miniature winter wonderlands are a unique way to display the Christmas cake and goodies. Trim the base of each with faux moss and pop your treats above; adorn with tree and toadstool decorations and they become the most delightful winter scenes. For a whimsical moment of joy, a toy dotted here and there will transport everyone at the table to a Christmas morning scene opening presents. Before being brought back to the feast and the celebrations ahead.
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Linen napkins with green embroidered edging and a miniature tree detail tie in beautifully with the greenery in the room, especially when secured with a rustic napkin ring.
Adding natural elements throughout the scheme brings a wonderful warmth and enhances the feeling of feasting in a forest sprinkled with snow under the night sky. Pine cones and ornaments crafted from wood all blend perfectly with the festive foliage and look especially sublime when illuminated with glowing table ornaments; light-up mercury glass trees bring extra sparkle.
To turn up the magic, look beyond what’s expected for a table setting and include a flurry of surprising decorative flourishes. Glass cake stands turned into miniature winter wonderlands are a unique way to display the Christmas cake and goodies. Trim the base of each with faux moss and pop your treats above; adorn with tree and toadstool decorations and they become the most delightful winter scenes. For a whimsical moment of joy, a toy dotted here and there will transport everyone at the table to a Christmas morning scene opening presents. Before being brought back to the feast and the celebrations ahead.
Pip Rich, Editor of Livingetc
Pip Rich, Editor of Livingetc
GLASS HANGING BELL
CLOCHE DECORATION
GLASS HANGING BELL
CLOCHE DECORATION
£6.00
£6.00
LIGHT UP GOLD STAR
IN TREE DECORATION
LIGHT UP GOLD STAR
IN TREE DECORATION
£12.50
£12.50
CERAMIC CABIN
ROOM DECORATION
CERAMIC CABIN
ROOM DECORATION
£15.00
£15.00
20 PACK GOLD GLASS
HANGING BAUBLES
20 PACK GOLD GLASS
HANGING BAUBLES
£19.50
£19.50
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WORDS: RACHEL OGDEN STYLIST: HANNAH FRANKLIN PHOTOGRAPHY: FELIX SPELLER
Pip Rich, Editor of Livingetc
GLASS HANGING BELL
CLOCHE DECORATION
£6.00
LIGHT UP GOLD START
IN TREE DECORATION
£12.50
CERAMIC CABIN
ROOM DECORATION
£15.00
20 PACK GOLD GLASS
HANGING BAUBLES
£19.50
SHOP THE LOOK
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Christmas Shop
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WORDS: RACHEL OGDEN STYLIST: HANNAH FRANKLIN
PHOTOGRAPHY: FELIX SPELLER
This new M&S Christmas collection fits exactly the palette we want to decorate with this year.
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Pip Rich, Editor of Livingetc