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ThebestChristmasdecorationsarethosewith
greatmemoriesattached,writesKateNixon.O
urfamilyhasa traditionofcollectingChristmasbaubles.
Whereverweroam,wegathermementostotrimourtree,
buyingwhatwelovewithoutthoughtsofpaletteortheme.
Theresultis a nostalgicreflectionofmemories.They’recraftedfrom
manybeautifulobjects,beit a tassel,keyringorpendant,andmade
fromglass,timber,feather,foliageortwine.Mygrandmotherwould
bead,crochetandpaintherowncreationsandsomeleadingdesign
housesreleaselimited-editioncollectableseachyear.Whatever
yourstyle,herearea fewornamentsforyourcollection.#
Senddecorquestions(withnameandaddress)toH&GAdvice,POBox
4088,Sydney,NSW 1028 [email protected].OR TRY THESE...
Papaya On-trend Christmas trimmings; papaya.com.au.
The German Christmas Shop Traditional timber decorations;
germanchristmasshop.com.au. Hardtofind Personalised
ornaments; hardtofind.com.au. Bed Bath N’ Table Affordable,
interesting collections; bedbathntable.com.au. Vixen & Velvet
Large range of colours, styles and finishes; florabelle.com.au.TOP LEFT Assorted baubles, from $24.95/set of 4, Papaya.
TOP RIGHT Georgetown glass ornaments, $399/set of 35,
Balsam Hill. ABOVE From left Luxe styrofoam bauble, $10,
Myer. Mistletoe fine bone china bauble, $40, Wedgwood.
Crystal and glass bauble, $129, Swarovski. Resin keyring,
$60, Dinosaur Designs. For Where to Buy, see page 198.Fresh ideas & easy updates
✚ Customise fillable baubles from Spotlight or Lincraft
with dried flowers, seed pods, shells or a favourite photo.
✚ Celebrate your baby’s first Christmas with a personalised
bauble commissioned from clever local makers at Etsy.
✚ Get into the spirit with Gingle Bells Floral Gin baubles by
Wild Hibiscus Flower Co. They’re filled with flavoured
artisan gin and available from Hardtofind.
✚ Repurpose cords, pompoms or tassels as tree trimmings.
✚ Keep stencilled, carved or etched gift tags as decorations.Room design and styling by Kate Nixon; studiokate.com.au (main image). Photograph by Maree Homer (main image).
Buy with your heart first to create
a home filled with treasured pieces.