I'M DREAMING OF AN ECO FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS

I love Christmas, I really do and I am not going to wave my finger at you with a tonne of scary facts about waste over Christmas, as consumers we get a lot of responsibility lugged onto our shoulders already. So instead, I am simply going to share some chic ideas for decorating the home this Christmas.

1. CITRUS DECORATIONS

Need some new decorations for the tree? This is such a cute idea to do with the kids! A fresh citrus colour looks beautiful against pine.

Find out about it here https://www.acleanbee.com/diy-christmas-ornaments/

2. TREE BOUQUET

As mentioned in the blog above (funnily enough!) I will be doing the same this year as me and my family will be away, so a vase of decorated pine cuttings from a local florist will adorn our mantle instead of a tree - I couldn't bear cutting one down for it to sit all alone Christmas day!

https://sostrenegrene.com/campaigns/christmas/

3. CHRISTMAS SCENTED CANDLE

If you don't have a tree but you love the smell, you can always opt for a Christmas scented soy candle to arouse that holiday spirit, there are millions of choices out there, this trendy one for the scandi fan is from Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/259079461/cedar-pine-scented-candle-hopscotch

4. RE-USE JARS

A few jars at different sizes with some pine, Christmas bulbs and a candle is such a cute display and costs nothing!

Image from http://pinx.pinshouse.site/all/schone-und-einfache-diy-weihnachtsdeko-weihnachten-diy-einfache-kerzen-s/

5. AIR PLANTS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

This is such a great idea if you are like me and live in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas is a summery affair for us so air plants are a wonderful decorative option. If you are feeling crafty you can drill into a log or branch piece like this to create your table centre piece. No plastic necessary.

https://www.sandandsisal.com/2017/02/birch-log-centerpiece.html

Using natural elements in our home is better for the environment and for us, they will provide a grounding energy and offer something different for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

Happy Christmas everyone - see you in 2020! xx

The Healing Spaces Project - Lauren Shiels