Advice & inspiration
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Advice & inspiration
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Posted by Leekes on October 29, 2021 in Home accessories & lighting, Lifestyle advice, Seasonal
Decorating the tree is one of the most exciting activities in the run-up to Christmas. Perhaps this year you are planning on starting a new theme for your tree, or you want to surprise a loved one with a quirky bauble as a stocking filler. At Leekes, our products are hand-picked by our expert team of buyers to ensure we deliver products that turn your house into ‘your home’ for Christmas. Our five themes for 2021 have been curated to allow you to fully indulge in a theme and adorn your home with beautiful decorations.
Our Christmas buyer, Charlotte, talks about the inspiration behind each theme and her “top picks” from each collection.
“After an extremely challenging year for retail, it has been more difficult than ever to pull together Christmas ranges at a time when no one really knew what position the country would be in. With travel not possible and showrooms closed all across the globe, we had to learn a new way of buying and select products digitally for the very first time. Choosing matching products and colour palettes for each theme without physically seeing the products was a very difficult task. Conscious that consumer shopping habits were changing and suppliers were not able to offer many new designs due to issues with production, we were still determined to pull together Christmas themes that were both inspiring and unique to previous seasons. It is so rewarding to finally be able to showcase our Christmas selections this year and provide our customers with some gorgeous ranges.“
This fairytale-inspired theme is full of imagination and whimsical wonder. Set in a dream-like land where happily ever after’s really do come true. Blush pink tones sit here amongst carriages, unicorns and glass slippers, setting the scene for the perfect enchanted Christmas.
1. Gisela Graham Ribbed Hot Air Balloon Bauble £5
3. Festive Glitter Hanging Carriage Decoration £5
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A traditional Christmas theme with a twist; candy canes, nutcrackers, gonks and all things red and white. Hand-picked straight from the North Pole, this theme is a festive favourite year after year. Spots, stripes and tartan prints with monochrome hints give this trend a contemporary finish.
1. 6 Piece Hanging Candy Cane Set £2
2. Festive Glitter Santa Cam Bauble £4.50
3. Boltze Stefano Gonk Shelf Sitter £9
You really can go wild with this quirky theme. However, a tree full of safari animals may not be to everyone’s taste. You will find deep shades of tropical greens and golden tones within this range to subtly embrace this theme. A Christmas trend with an exotic twist, botanical-inspired prints and animal skins bring this trend to life along with jungle creatures and bees, beetles and dragonflies.
1. Kaemingk Hummingbird Hanging Decoration £4.50
2. Kaemingk Dragonfly Hanging Decoration £1
3. Festive Hippopotamus Hanging Decoration £2.50
This ever-so-popular theme from last year returns with just as much whimsical charm. A Christmas trend with a difference, think blue hues and dusty coral pinks mixed with shimmering silvers for an underwater glow. Shell-like textures and aquatic creatures define this modernized theme, adorned with intricate beading that replicates the barrier reefs. The soft pastel shades mix well with metallic accents and the pieces are easily incorporated into any theme. Once again you don’t have to commit fully to the theme, you can pick your favourite decorations to make your tree really stand out.
1. Gisela Graham Glass Octopus Bauble £11
2. Gisela Graham Painted Glass Sea Turtle Bauble £9
3. Festive Iridescent Sting Ray Hanging Decoration £5
Matching baubles and coordinated colour schemes are long forgotten. The more peculiar the bauble, the more sought after it becomes. From doughnuts to gin glasses, candy carts to jammy dodgers, this theme has something for everyone.
1. Gisela Graham Glass Bottle of Gin Bauble £4.50
2. Festive Rubber Duck with Santa Hat Bauble £2.50
3. Gisela Graham Breakfast Frying Pan Hanging Decoration £8.50
You can shop our full range of Christmas decorations in store or online via the Christmas Shop. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for more Christmas inspiration. Use #loveleekes and tag us to be in the chance to be featured on our page.