Christmas decoration does not necessarily mean maximalism. In this quiet, moody vignette, artist and designer John Derian simply hung an evergreen wreath above a door frame, packed a basket full of oversized metal baubles, and hung a delicate sprig of paper mistletoe from the cabinet. Subtle, simple – and timeless.
A chic Christmas tree alternative? A set of petite topiaries, grouped together and adorned in a whimsical red ribbon. The look, which has the enduring appeal of Bunny Mellon’s preferred plants, comes to us courtesy of designer Sarah Bartholomew, who also sketched a display hook in a lush wreath for twice the beauty.
Evergreens don’t just have to be of the conifer variety. Just see the out-of-this-world holiday greenery at the London home of House of Hackney co-founders Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle. Here they used a variety of wild vegetables and tucked in odd flowers, like pale pink anthurium, with sprigs of holly here for a fun nod to tradition. Get the look by using your own backyard as inspo.
No space? No problem! We love how PBQfortwo’s Ariel Garneau used her sideboard to display an adorable collection of miniature vintage Christmas trees. Follow suit by arranging your own holiday heirlooms into a festive tableau. used her sideboard to display an adorable collection of miniature vintage Christmas trees. Follow suit by arranging your own holiday heirlooms in a festive tableau.