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20 THE ENGLISH HOMETEN TREASURESDressing the tree is an intrinsic part of Christmas, and theaddition of one or two special ornaments each year to add toa treasured collection of family favourites can be a memorablepart of the ritual, offering an annual opportunity to peruse thetempting new selections. This year’s treasures range from therichly tactile – sumptuous feathered eggs and gorgeousembroidery – to the exquisitely delicate – finely etched,hand-blown glass and delightfully whimsical illustrations.Choosing just one or two may prove to be quite a challenge.``````Embroidered toysoldier, £9.95,Highgrove``````Walnut and berrymini wreath, £5,John Lewis``````Iittala Foxbaubles,£22 each,Skandium``````Ice skate, £3,Marks andSpencer``````Decorativehanging globe,£22 for four,Cox & Cox``````Large hand-blown etchedbauble, £36, Artifactuallyat SelfridgesEmbroidered black-and-gold star, £11, NationalGallery``````Bertie on wheels decoration,£24, Plum & Ashby``````Partridge feather egg bauble,£19.50, Lux Deco``````FEATURE``````JILL SHEARER``````Teacup andsaucerbauble, £20,Fortnum &MasonTEH UK DEC15 10 Tree Decorations.indd 20 14/10/2015 11: