Holidays
The latest Holidays breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Realhomes
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Habitat: shopping showcase
Check out the new range from the '60s home design icon, mixing modern natural tones and vintage vibes. Senior Art Editor Emily Smith shares her favourite buys
By Emily Smith Published
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Best Christmas tree bags — 6 stylish ways to store your faux tree year after year
Christmas tree bags are the easiest way to keep your artificial tree looking at it's best year after year — here are our top picks
By Christina Chrysostomou Published
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This Pringles tube hack is the answer to never untangling Christmas lights again
Social media has gone wild for the Pringle tube Christmas lights storage hack
By Rebecca Knight Published
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Real home: 7 festive ideas to steal from this elegant 1930s home
Gemma loves Christmas, and you can tell. With fun festive ideas at every corner, we're revealing our favourite features so you can recreate the look at home
By Amelia Smith Last updated
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Louise Roe reveals how to avoid this common Christmas tablescaping mistake
Christmas plans might have changed, but you can still make a splash on the Christmas table with Louise Roe's last-minute tips
By Rebecca Knight Published
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The Holiday movie has inspired a new TikTok home swap trend
People are switching homes to live out their own Hallmark movie experience
By Millie Hurst Published
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Not feeling Christmassy? Interior designer shares the thing that makes her home feel festive
This last-minute trick might help bring some Christmas magic to your doorstep
By Millie Hurst Published
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Best Christmas hampers – 10 festive feasting gifts to suit everyone
Christmas hampers are the perfect festive gifts for loved ones. Whether you're shopping for a chocoholic or a cheese lover, there’s a hamper out there to suit
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
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10 toxic Christmas plants for pets – keep them safe throughout the holidays
Poinsettia and mistletoe are just two toxic Christmas plants that can be harmful to cats and dogs. Keep pets safe this holiday season and watch out for these toxic festive trees and florals.
By Alison Jones Published
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We tried the viral Christmas wrapping hack – it uses only one piece of tape
Ideal if you're running critically low on supplies
By Millie Hurst Published
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An interior designer reveals why she always picks a white Christmas tree
This retro Christmas tree is coming back
By Millie Hurst Last updated
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How to make a wreath from tree clippings
A quick DIY that's sure to lift your spirits
By Jasmine Gurney Published
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[redirected] Last posting dates for Christmas 2021 – here's where you can still buy presents online
Here are the last posting dates for Christmas 2021
By Annie Collyer Published
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13 DIY Christmas tree ideas – clever and creative looks to copy
DIY Christmas trees are a great way to add a festive feel to smaller homes. Use paint, card, nature's picks and more to make your own tree, to size, this season.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch Last updated
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How to care for poinsettia – keeping your Christmas flower alive
Care for poinsettia properly to stop leaf curl and drop over the holidays. These bright-colored Christmas blooms need the right amount of light and water to stay looking stunning over the festive period.
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Christmas gift wrapping ideas: 20 unique and alternative ways to try this year
These Christmas gift wrapping ideas are super easy to recreate and will give your presents an elegant, festive finish
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Shea McGee reveals the Christmas colors she'll be choosing for her holiday decor this year
The interior designer is giving timeless holiday decor a natural look
By Millie Hurst Published
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How to wrap a gift for Christmas – perfectly
Find out how to wrap Christmas presents perfectly, using ribbon or even cloth so that they look flawless under your tree
By Anna Cottrell Published
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12 DIY Christmas wreath ideas – easy to make and unique to boot
These Christmas wreath ideas will give your door or mantel a unique upgrade. Lovely festive looks to make yourself for more festive fun – without a big spend – whether you're into foliage or not.
By Amelia Smith Published
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Companion Christmas trees are the festive trend taking off this year
Festive fans are going for a more the merrier approach
By Millie Hurst Published
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DIY scrap wood Christmas tree – 3 easy steps for festive success
Use scrap wood to make your own festive tree this year in three super simple steps.
By Liz Hartmann Published
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14 stylish Christmas color schemes to try in 2021
Looking for a new and exciting Christmas color scheme this year? Let our gallery of gorgeous ideas get you inspired...
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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Outdoor Christmas decor ideas – 11 ways to add festive curb appeal
Try these easy and implementable outdoor Christmas decor ideas to give your front yard a festive look in time for the holiday
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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DIY Christmas card ideas – 11 beautiful handmade options for this festive season
Give your friends and family on of these DIY Christmas card ideas to treasure this year
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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13 Christmas window displays to add a seasonal feel to your sills
Create immersive Christmas window displays with an array of window stickers, twinkling lights and festive wreaths for a wonderfully wintery scheme
By Ellen Finch Published
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These are the most expensive houses from your favorite Christmas movies
These are the best-loved homes from the movies we rewatch every Christmas – and their (hefty) price tags
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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We tried a TikTok hack that makes your artificial Christmas tree look fuller
'Two out, one up' is our new Christmas decorating mantra
By Millie Hurst Published
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Real homes: 9 ways to create a Christmas party house that oozes style
Interior designer Justin Coakley shows how to make a serene setting that gives guests a warm welcome
By Alison Jones Last updated
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10 DIY Christmas gifts – extra special ideas that are crafted with love
Show nearest and dearest how amazing and sparkly they are with DIY Christmas gift ideas handmade with thoughtfulness and love.
By Holly Phillips Last updated