Really loving my shelves at the moment 🤍 I keep ca Really loving my shelves at the moment 🤍 I keep catching myself standing there with a cup of tea, admiring them (very exciting life I lead 😂).
If you fancy a little spring refresh, I’ve rounded up some lovely home finds on the blog and in my Shop My Favourites — comment below and I’ll send you the link!
I finally got around to adding a little café curta I finally got around to adding a little café curtain in the kitchen and I’m so glad I did. I used a telescopic shower rail (from Screwfix!) with a leftover curtain panel, which made it such an easy, no-drill update.
The hem is still pinned at the moment 😂, but I already love how much softer the window feels while keeping all the natural light. It’s one of those small changes that makes the whole space feel more finished.
I’ve shared the rail hack on stories today and I’ve also got a full café curtain guide on the blog if you’d like to have a look.  Let me know if you’d like the link 🤍
Honestly convinced sunshine through the window is Honestly convinced sunshine through the window is better than therapy ☀️ (almost!)
January absolutely wiped me out — dark days, illness, zero motivation and a full creative slump 🙃 (10/10 do not recommend lol). But February already feels lighter and I’m finally getting all the ideas back again.
Which obviously means I’m back designing spaces and dreaming up lovely interiors…
If you’ve been thinking about giving a room a refresh this spring, my design consultations are open — link’s in my bio 🤍
One of the questions I get asked the most is where One of the questions I get asked the most is where my rugs are from, and they are nearly all vintage finds. They go perfectly with my slightly english country coastal design style and instantly make a room feel layered, relaxed and lived in.  Anyway, I put a bit of effort in this morning (lol) and rounded up some really lovely vintage rugs that are currently for sale!  I’ve shared a few of them on these slides but there’s more!  If you’d like links to the full edit (which is on our blog) then just comment below and I’ll send them over 🤍 (I’m trying really hard not to buy them all myself right now!)
For someone who really loves Christmas, I’m always For someone who really loves Christmas, I’m always slightly surprised by how pleased I feel when it’s over, and the pressure’s off.
I loved decorating our new house, and we were spoilt with the most perfect winter weather – not too cold, dry days and sunshine that made beach walks feel easy and lovely.
Now I’m itching to take everything down and start afresh for the new year 🤍
For winter escapes, deep rests, and time by the se For winter escapes, deep rests, and time by the sea 🤍
2026 bookings now open, plus some Jan / Feb dates if you fancy a cosy getaway.

Link in bio for our online booking system xx
The elves are busy behind the scenes ✨ We’re packi The elves are busy behind the scenes ✨
We’re packing and sending orders right up until Friday 19th December — after that, anything ordered won’t arrive in time for Christmas.
If you’ve got gifting (or treating yourself) still to do, now’s the moment.
Head to the website to have a look 🤍
Re-sharing this citrus DIY because it’s that time Re-sharing this citrus DIY because it’s that time of year again and honestly it makes the whole house smell amazing. 

Super easy Airfryer dehydrated oranges, lemons and limes - perfect for tree décor, garlands or just looking lovely in a bowl. 

Comment orange 🍊 and I’ll send you my method!
If you’re hunting for ideas and want a more curate If you’re hunting for ideas and want a more curated, personal shopping experience… I’ve genuinely done the legwork for you this year. 🎄✨

All the Christmas décor I’ve picked out, the gift guides  and our Tin Coast edits are gathered in one place so you don’t have to trawl through endless websites.

The link to my Shop My is in my bio — or just comment or DM and I’ll send it straight over. 💛
Officially in my cosy cottage Christmas era! The Officially in my cosy cottage Christmas era!  The mood board is giving bake a cake, light a candle, watch The Holiday with a Baileys 🎄🫶🏼. I have a link with all the sources and more lovely things - comment red and I’ll send it to you!
Things making me happy 🫶🏼 Things making me happy 🫶🏼
Ordering my advent candle and pretending I’m organ Ordering my advent candle and pretending I’m organised for December 😂. Comment Candle if you want the link to this lovely one in French or English! 🎄
The tree’s up and sparkling ✨ Just lights, ribbon The tree’s up and sparkling ✨ 
Just lights, ribbon, and a whole lot of cosy twinkle.
Most of the decorations are in our shop (30% off right now + very low stock 😬).
Want the tree + lights links?  Comment tree below and I’ll send them over 🌲💬
A coastal Christmas- nothing a little blue velvet A coastal Christmas- nothing a little blue velvet ribbon couldn’t sort out!  Comment blue and I’ll send you the link 🎀 🌊
Simple soft boucle stockings - but add Italian blu Simple soft boucle stockings - but add Italian blue velvet ribbon and suddenly it feels fancy!  Comment Stocking for links to this and more of our favourite ribbons 🎄🫶🏼
Stockings and bows have officially appeared - it’s Stockings and bows have officially appeared - it’s happening! 🎄  Comment Shelfie for links to everything 🫶🏼
A little start on the Christmas decorating.. 🎄 The A little start on the Christmas decorating.. 🎄 The garland’s up , a few trees are out and it’s already feeling festive!  Comment Shelfie if you’d like the links 🤍
Last year’s Christmas at the Georgian Flat - all g Last year’s Christmas at the Georgian Flat - all golden light, flowers and decorated fireplace before our move!  This year we don’t have a mantle to decorate.. but we do have rafters!  It’ll be a whole new kind of cosy and I can’t wait to put it all together 🎄🫶🏼
P.S.  The Georgian Flat is available for Christmas and New Year.  If you fancy making it yours for the holidays, just drop me a DM or comment for details!
Some of my favourite coastal table lamps – I love Some of my favourite coastal table lamps – I love the mix of texture and shape. I’ve only shown a few in this post, but if you comment lamp, I’ll send you links to all the others too!  Lottie xx

#CoastalTableLamps #CoastalInteriors #CoastalHomeDecor #ModernCoastal #CornwallDesign #HomeStyling #LightingIdeas #CoastalChic #InteriorDesignStudio #CoastalLiving
The mantle might be my favourite thing to decorate The mantle might be my favourite thing to decorate at Christmas — it makes everything feel instantly festive. ✨

I’ve kept it simple this year with greenery, twinkle lights and a few classic pieces. Comment MANTLE and I’ll send you the links to everything I’ve used (plus a few styling tips on the website). 🎄
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Christmas + Seasonal · November 3, 2024

How To Decorate Your Tree With These Three Gorgeous Christmas Tree Themes

These three gorgeous Christmas Tree Themes will take the guess work out of trying to dress your Christmas tree this year.

Of course, you may want to decorate your tree with existing Christmas tree decorations and we have at least one tree at home which is a bit more whimsical and haphazard and definitely without a Christmas Tree theme! Sometimes though, it’s lovely to have a more cohesive look to your decorating and at least one of these three Christmas Tree Themes will work with most interior decorating styles.

There are links to all the Christmas decorations and the Christmas trees themselves under each of the three themes. However, don’t feel the need to buy all new Christmas decor – you can probably use some that you already have. The tips given for each them will give you an idea of the kinds of Christmas decorations to use to create each theme.

This post shows three Christmas Tree Themes: Warm Spice Christmas, Merry and Maximalist and Snowy Scandi Simplicity.

warm spice christmas

Warm Spice Christmas brings Autumnal coloured baubles together with vintage inspired Gold Mercury. Add in Gingerbread Houses, Paper Trees in these beautiful earth tones and Gold Wired Berry Garland Lights.

Christmas Tree Decorating Themes

Tip for this Christmas Tree Theme: Try to keep everything tonally similar but use different textures (shiny metal, warm wood, pleated paper etc)

links

Love this snowy Christmas 7 foot tree which is pre-lit and has amazing reviews

Wicker Tree Skirt in this lovely walnut brown colour sets the warm tone

The Brass Metal Bow steals the show!

Honeycomb Paper Trees in Spice Colours are only £2.95 each

Set of 6 Honeycomb Hanging Paper Trees in green with champagne edging for a bit of sparkle.

Beautiful Green Glass Baubles are sold in a set of 3 (also in a lovely Amber colour)

Freestanding adorable handmade Gingerbread Houses or a set of 4 hanging Gingerbread Houses

Woodland Berries LED String Lights in a 2m length

The little wooden trees are an absolute bargain so buy a few for impact!

So many glass baubles made from mercury glass are silver, so I was so happy to find this Set of 6 Mercury Glass Lantern Baubles in Gold in this lovely vintage shape.

They have lots of colours! I also love them in Mulberry and Champagne here.

Loving these Cinnamon Stripe Baubles here which come in a set of 3.


merry and maximalist!

This look makes a grand statement with a big focus on layering and more layering! Lots of garland and ribbons tied to the branches, dried oranges, colourful baubles and sentimental ornaments.

christmas tree decorating themes

Tip for this Christmas Tree Theme: More is definitely more! Use lots of colour but stick to similar tones and avoid it looking chaotic with repeated elements – add lots of bead garland, orange slices and ribbon bows.

links

Traditional Victorian Pine Pre-lit Christmas Tree with lots of branches for decorating!

Hammered Brass Christmas Tree Skirt reflects both Christmas Lights and Firelight.

A lovely holiday activity is drying Orange Slices in the oven, worth it for the scent alone! Have a look at how I dried mine using the Airfryer! You can then add lovely little brass hooks to them. I bought mine from Amazon here. If you are pressed for time, you can of course buy Orange Slices which have been already dried.

I also love these beautifully embroidered Orange Slice Decorations.

Gold Nutcracker Articulated Figures add the whimsy!

The Mince Pie Decorations remind me of Christmas baking with my Mum as a child, and cutting out little shapes like this for the top. They are probably my favourite Christmas decoration of all time! I also love these which have a bit more sparkle!

I’m loving these Heritage Onion Cotton Mache Baubles too.

Dark Wood Bead Garlands are quite hard to find – these add a traditional look. They do have tassels on the ends which you can leave but I would probably cut them off, they are a good price in any case.

You can buy pre-made Velvet Ribbon Bows (see this Blog post!) These lush Red Velvet Bows would look lovely. A cheaper option is to just tie velvet ribbon on the ends of branches, I love the Wine Red Ribbon pictured which also comes in a lovely Green Option.

The Nutcracker Cloche is the perfect maximalist decoration!

Embellished hanging Star Decorations with gold and pearl beadwork.

Gorgeous Glass Bell with velvet ribbon and glitter.

The sweetest hanging F&M mini hamper.

Darling Christmas Carousel Ornament.

Green Marbled Glass Baubles would look amazing on this maximalist tree!


snowy scandi simplicity

Inspired by a Swedish Christmas! Keep it simple with natural materials, clip-on candles, stars and white baubles on a looser branched more minimal tree.

christmas tree decorating themes

Tip for this Christmas Tree Theme: I love the look of solely white and wood decorations but the addition of red does add a fun element to this tree!

The Symons Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree is pre-lit (because why wouldn’t you?!) and has that chunky branched and freshly chopped from the snowy fields feel to it!

The White Rattan Tree Skirt also comes in a lovely grey rattan which I think would also work well for this minimalist look.

links

A Rattan Tree Topper is a lovely way of setting the naturalistic tone of this look.

Stoneware neutral baubles with natural string loops are very simple – love the crackle glaze!

Glittery pine cones in either silver or also lovely in the natural colourway with a bit of sparkle.

This Whitewashed Rattan Braided Tree Skirt handily comes apart for storage and is another great option.

Possibly the cutest Christmas Tree Skirt ever is this ruffle bordered burlap one (shown in photo)!

Light Mango Wood Bead Garland (you may need a couple)

The Winter Frost Hanging Houses come in a set of 4 and have a touch of shimmer around their gutters!

Made from sustainably sourced wood, I love these Christmas stars – the perfect simple decoration for a Scandi Christmas Tree.

Christmas Tree Candles are a lovely way of lighting your tree! This is a set of 10 with a remote control option.


Other posts you may like:-

Ten of the Best Christmas Bow Decorations

Stay in our luxury Holiday Cottages in Cornwall

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Really loving my shelves at the moment 🤍 I keep ca Really loving my shelves at the moment 🤍 I keep catching myself standing there with a cup of tea, admiring them (very exciting life I lead 😂).
If you fancy a little spring refresh, I’ve rounded up some lovely home finds on the blog and in my Shop My Favourites — comment below and I’ll send you the link!
I finally got around to adding a little café curta I finally got around to adding a little café curtain in the kitchen and I’m so glad I did. I used a telescopic shower rail (from Screwfix!) with a leftover curtain panel, which made it such an easy, no-drill update.
The hem is still pinned at the moment 😂, but I already love how much softer the window feels while keeping all the natural light. It’s one of those small changes that makes the whole space feel more finished.
I’ve shared the rail hack on stories today and I’ve also got a full café curtain guide on the blog if you’d like to have a look.  Let me know if you’d like the link 🤍
Honestly convinced sunshine through the window is Honestly convinced sunshine through the window is better than therapy ☀️ (almost!)
January absolutely wiped me out — dark days, illness, zero motivation and a full creative slump 🙃 (10/10 do not recommend lol). But February already feels lighter and I’m finally getting all the ideas back again.
Which obviously means I’m back designing spaces and dreaming up lovely interiors…
If you’ve been thinking about giving a room a refresh this spring, my design consultations are open — link’s in my bio 🤍
One of the questions I get asked the most is where One of the questions I get asked the most is where my rugs are from, and they are nearly all vintage finds. They go perfectly with my slightly english country coastal design style and instantly make a room feel layered, relaxed and lived in.  Anyway, I put a bit of effort in this morning (lol) and rounded up some really lovely vintage rugs that are currently for sale!  I’ve shared a few of them on these slides but there’s more!  If you’d like links to the full edit (which is on our blog) then just comment below and I’ll send them over 🤍 (I’m trying really hard not to buy them all myself right now!)
For someone who really loves Christmas, I’m always For someone who really loves Christmas, I’m always slightly surprised by how pleased I feel when it’s over, and the pressure’s off.
I loved decorating our new house, and we were spoilt with the most perfect winter weather – not too cold, dry days and sunshine that made beach walks feel easy and lovely.
Now I’m itching to take everything down and start afresh for the new year 🤍
For winter escapes, deep rests, and time by the se For winter escapes, deep rests, and time by the sea 🤍
2026 bookings now open, plus some Jan / Feb dates if you fancy a cosy getaway.

Link in bio for our online booking system xx
The elves are busy behind the scenes ✨ We’re packi The elves are busy behind the scenes ✨
We’re packing and sending orders right up until Friday 19th December — after that, anything ordered won’t arrive in time for Christmas.
If you’ve got gifting (or treating yourself) still to do, now’s the moment.
Head to the website to have a look 🤍
Re-sharing this citrus DIY because it’s that time Re-sharing this citrus DIY because it’s that time of year again and honestly it makes the whole house smell amazing. 

Super easy Airfryer dehydrated oranges, lemons and limes - perfect for tree décor, garlands or just looking lovely in a bowl. 

Comment orange 🍊 and I’ll send you my method!
If you’re hunting for ideas and want a more curate If you’re hunting for ideas and want a more curated, personal shopping experience… I’ve genuinely done the legwork for you this year. 🎄✨

All the Christmas décor I’ve picked out, the gift guides  and our Tin Coast edits are gathered in one place so you don’t have to trawl through endless websites.

The link to my Shop My is in my bio — or just comment or DM and I’ll send it straight over. 💛
Officially in my cosy cottage Christmas era! The Officially in my cosy cottage Christmas era!  The mood board is giving bake a cake, light a candle, watch The Holiday with a Baileys 🎄🫶🏼. I have a link with all the sources and more lovely things - comment red and I’ll send it to you!
Things making me happy 🫶🏼 Things making me happy 🫶🏼
Ordering my advent candle and pretending I’m organ Ordering my advent candle and pretending I’m organised for December 😂. Comment Candle if you want the link to this lovely one in French or English! 🎄
The tree’s up and sparkling ✨ Just lights, ribbon The tree’s up and sparkling ✨ 
Just lights, ribbon, and a whole lot of cosy twinkle.
Most of the decorations are in our shop (30% off right now + very low stock 😬).
Want the tree + lights links?  Comment tree below and I’ll send them over 🌲💬
A coastal Christmas- nothing a little blue velvet A coastal Christmas- nothing a little blue velvet ribbon couldn’t sort out!  Comment blue and I’ll send you the link 🎀 🌊
Simple soft boucle stockings - but add Italian blu Simple soft boucle stockings - but add Italian blue velvet ribbon and suddenly it feels fancy!  Comment Stocking for links to this and more of our favourite ribbons 🎄🫶🏼
Stockings and bows have officially appeared - it’s Stockings and bows have officially appeared - it’s happening! 🎄  Comment Shelfie for links to everything 🫶🏼
A little start on the Christmas decorating.. 🎄 The A little start on the Christmas decorating.. 🎄 The garland’s up , a few trees are out and it’s already feeling festive!  Comment Shelfie if you’d like the links 🤍
Last year’s Christmas at the Georgian Flat - all g Last year’s Christmas at the Georgian Flat - all golden light, flowers and decorated fireplace before our move!  This year we don’t have a mantle to decorate.. but we do have rafters!  It’ll be a whole new kind of cosy and I can’t wait to put it all together 🎄🫶🏼
P.S.  The Georgian Flat is available for Christmas and New Year.  If you fancy making it yours for the holidays, just drop me a DM or comment for details!
Some of my favourite coastal table lamps – I love Some of my favourite coastal table lamps – I love the mix of texture and shape. I’ve only shown a few in this post, but if you comment lamp, I’ll send you links to all the others too!  Lottie xx

#CoastalTableLamps #CoastalInteriors #CoastalHomeDecor #ModernCoastal #CornwallDesign #HomeStyling #LightingIdeas #CoastalChic #InteriorDesignStudio #CoastalLiving
The mantle might be my favourite thing to decorate The mantle might be my favourite thing to decorate at Christmas — it makes everything feel instantly festive. ✨

I’ve kept it simple this year with greenery, twinkle lights and a few classic pieces. Comment MANTLE and I’ll send you the links to everything I’ve used (plus a few styling tips on the website). 🎄

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