Latest Trends

Christmas Table Trends

After hours spent in the kitchen whipping up a festive feast, presentation is key. To help inspire your Christmas table display, we’ve compiled some of our favourite trends from the season. Invest in a few key pieces to recreate them in your own home. Back to bold If you don’t shy away from colour and pattern, you’re in luck. Traditional red and green colours have taken on a new look this season, with vibrant hues taking centre stage. You can introduce these bright colours to your Christmas table in many ways. Opt for a bold teal tablecloth or accessorise with colourful crackers or baubles. As for centrepieces, we’re keeping it simple to balance out the bold colour scheme. Harlequin Following on from the trend for vibrant colours, patterns are also a great way to add personality to the Christmas table. Add playful patterns through your napkins, baubles and even your table runner. We also love the idea of displaying a favour on each plate. This could be a specially chosen bauble or even a small gift. A festive extravaganza Celebrate in style and embrace maximalism for your Christmas table décor. Think vibrant reds and overstated styling. Colourful dried flowers and metallic foliage offer a modern alternative to floral bouquets or poinsettias. Infuse traditional accents such as tapered candles, candlesticks and a tablecloth to lend your table a classic touch. Opulence redefined Looking for a sleek and refined Christmas table? Opt for luxurious finishes like marble, glass and gold. Rich hues such as deep pink or dark blue can be infused using napkins, Christmas decorations or flowers. Crisp white plates make the perfect palette for serving Christmas dinner. Remember, quality is key to this aesthetic. Err towards contemporary glassware and cutlery to keep the trend on track. Winter wonderland This Christmas table trend puts a contemporary spin on a traditional winter wonderland. Use spray-painted offcuts from your Christmas tree to create a festive centrepiece. Then add textured wine glasses and champagne saucers to lend it an icy effect. The addition of metallic silver placemats and cutlery will bring an even more magical touch to your Christmas table. Shop Now

Styling

Christmas Decoration Ideas

We’ve handpicked some of our favourite Christmas decoration ideas to help you style your home this winter. Combine your favourite accessories from years gone by with contemporary pieces from out collection. From contemporary wreaths to festive table displays, we hope you’ll be inspired by our Christmas style guide. Christmas Tree Upgrade Lose the tinsel and opt for traditional baubles with a contemporary twist this year. As one of the simplest Christmas decoration ideas to achieve, simply leave the tinsel in the attic. We’ve gone with a multi-coloured harlequin theme for this year’s tree, with lots of gold accents and fairy lights. Alternative Wreaths One of our favourite Christmas decoration ideas this year is to replace the traditional wreath with a posy of baubles. It’s probably best to save this decoration idea for sheltered doors, at risk of baubles shattering in high winds. If you’re looking to add a contemporary touch to your wreath, why create one using a minimalist brass hoop? These can be found in local craft shops and look festive when finished with foliage and lights. Serving Up A Feast Whilst traditional yuletide colours of red and green make an appearance in our take on Christmas table décor, we’ve given them a contemporary edge. Think vibrant textiles, playful crackers and a trail of fairy lights and ivy running through the centre. The gold accents found adorning the crockery and in the accessorising baubles lend the trend an opulent finish. Festive Florals This year, festive bouquets have found a new look. Over at Heal’s, we’re opting for sprigs of fragrant eucalyptus and natural green foliage. Whilst holly, ivy and poinsettia still hold a special place in our hearts, plants like eucalyptus offer a contemporary touch. However, if you do opt for more traditional foliage, displaying individual sprigs will update it to a modern aesthetic. Shop Christmas

Buying Guides

Best Christmas Gift Shops In London

From particular parents to fussy friends, finding the perfect gift for that special someone can be a trying task. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of our top ten Christmas gift shops in London. The best part is that each one of the Christmas gift shops is also online, so you can master gifting from across the UK. V&A Gift Shop Cromwell Road, Knightsbridge Nearest Tube: South Kensington South Kensington’s Victoria and Albert Museum boasts four gift shops, with its main store located on the ground floor. It features jewellery, prints, toys and crafts, each inspired by pieces in the museum’s collection. So, if you’re shopping for an art lover or fashion follower, the V&A is the place to go.Shop Now Fortnum & Mason Piccadilly Street, St. James’s Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus If you’re looking to indulge this Christmas, Fortnum & Mason is the place to go. Head down to Piccadilly and you’ll find hampers packed with delicious nibbles and feast-worthy treats. Plus, Fortnum & Mason also has a store in St Pancras train station for last-minute gifting.Shop Now Heal’s Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia Nearest Tube: Goodge Street The Heal’s Christmas Circus is out in full force at our Tottenham Court Road store. Visit the Heal’s Christmas market on the ground floor and find luxurious gifts for all members of the family. Whilst you’re here, take a snap of the festive Cecil Brewer Stairs – London’s most photographed staircase.Shop Now Design Museum Shop Kensington High Street, Kensington Nearest Tube: High Street Kensington As a hub of contemporary design, it’s only right that the Design Museum’s shop is a must for creative gifts. From architecture books to covetable designs by some of the best-loved designers, you’re sure to find the right gift. Located on the museum’s ground floor, there is also a free permanent exhibition to enjoy whilst doing your Christmas shopping.Shop Now Present & Correct Arlington Way, Clerkenwell Nearest Tube: Angel Present & Correct’s collection of contemporary stationery makes the perfect stocking filler or gift. One of London’s most unique Christmas gift shops, Present & Correct also boasts stationary suited to gifting all year round. Select from notepads, pens, calendars and much more.Shop Now Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop The Market, Covent Garden Nearest Tube: Covent Garden Founded in the 1880s, Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop must be one of the most festive Christmas gift shops on our list. Its collection of toy theatres, shadow boxes and games serve nostalgic style without missing out on functionality. Plus, you can enjoy it all in the festive surroundings of Covent Garden.Shop Now Daunt Books Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Nearest Tube: Regent’s Park Take a trip back in time at Daunt Books’ Marylebone store and stroll through the original Edwardian building to find the perfect literary gift. With stores across London, you needn’t miss out if the Marylebone store is a little out of your way.Shop Now Native & Co. Kensington Park Rd, Notting Hill Nearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate Notting Hill-based home-ware shop Native & Co. boasts a spectacular selection of designs from Japan and Taiwan. As a champion of traditional crafts, Native & Co. the perfect places to find a unique gift. Its refined collection ranges from pared-back slippers to clay rice pots.Shop Now Circus Brixton Village, Brixton Nearest Tube: Brixton You’ll find Circus tucked away in the hustle and bustle of Brixton Village. The boutique is a colourful extravaganza of hand-picked vintage and contemporary pieces. From Picasso prints to vintage Fritz Nagel candleholders, the world is your oyster at Circus.Shop Now Kitchen Provisions Coal Drop’s Yard, King’s Cross Nearest Tube: King’s Cross Gifting white appliances is a thing of the past. This Christmas think Japanese hand-forged chef knives, bespoke gin sets and stylish leather aprons. Located in Coal Drop’s Yard, King’s Cross’ latest shopping destination, Kitchen Provisions is in good company.Shop Now