27 November 2015

CREATE A SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS AT HOME

Scandinavian Christmas #notjusttinsel Not on the high street
Scandinavian Christmas #notjusttinsel Not on the high street
It's official! I'm full of festive cheer, it's hard not to be when you have a kiddo referring to it six times a day. Each year we take care in unpacking the baubles and trinkets, ready to create a cosy haven at home, this month however, I've decided to create a different look, one of cool greys, touches of gold and the cosiness of home.This year I'm celebrating a Scandinavian Christmas with style. 

It's easy to get exhausted just thinking of everything December brings with packed crowds, heaving shops and endless choices. So when Not on the High Street asked me to take part in their #NotJustTinsel styling Christmas Campaign I was thrilled *hello dream collboration* to channel my inner Christmas calm by designing a Pinterest board inspired by their seasonal products, and to see if I could recreate my Scandinavian Christmas at home.

From stylish mantles, creative gift wrap, cosy kitchen moments to the main event, Not On The High Street has everything you need to bring Hygge into the home.

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I love styling my mantle to suit the season, especially when creating a Scandinavian inspired space. Forget the tinsel, instead try this beautiful Courage Dear Heart print with these stunning outdoor LED light garland that offers a striking alternative to fairy lights. The metallic print works perfectly with this delicate Gold Leaf Dish, keeping all my jewellery safe in style and if you want to add a bit of green or a touch of red to your display, this Clear Glass Carboy Vase is perfect and makes a great table centre piece too.

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While thinking of ways to style my mantle, I headed out and stocked up on some Christmas treats and used this chic scandi grey shopper to keep the plastic at bay. Also I love this super quick plum pastry recipe – post on that soon – tasty and easy to make, served on this Hexagonal Chop & Serve board and pink geometric tea towel it's great for sharing with friends.

Scandinavian Christmas #notjusttinsel Not on the high streetIf you want to avoid the garish wrap under the tree, then why not swap them with the soft greys and natural tones loved by our Swedish neighbours, to create a pretty parcel to pass from under the tree or swap over dinner with friends. You can use these hand carved stamps to design your own Christmas paper. This traditional wrapping set is a great way to take the stress out of getting present ready.

scandinavian christmas #notjusttinsel not on the highs street wrapping paperSitting around the table with friends and family is the best way to spend the holidays and I love entertaining! I really wanted to create a Scandinavian Christmas at home and what better way then to make a beautiful table using the soft greys, gold and beautiful ceramics. These cute festive cookies make great place settings and are tasty too.  

scandinavian christmas #notjusttinsel not on the highs street
scandinavian christmas #notjusttinsel not on the highs street scandinavian christmas #notjusttinsel not on the highs street Scandinavian Christmas #notjusttinsel Not on the high street
scandinavian christmas #notjusttinsel not on the highs street
I love all the elements that make this table work: the candles, the ceramics, the greys, the geometric prints and wooden touches. You can shop the look here: Glass and Copper Carafe, Scandi Block House Candle Holder, Ori Folded Ceramic Vase, Personalised Ceramic Plate, Gold Plated Cutlery Set, Hexagon Shaped Brass Candle Holder, Spatter Ceramic Plate, Gold Star Tray.
Scandinavian Christmas #notjusttinsel Not on the high street
Scandinavian Christmas #notjusttinsel Not on the high street
As well as pulling together my dream Scandinavian Christmas at home, I've also created a Pinterest board full of further inspiration. I love the cool tones and I can't wait to get my DIY on and try my hand at a star garland for December. 




Do you love decorating the house for Christmas? What's your favourite style?

*This post is written in collaboration with Not On The High Street. All words, images and thoughts are my own.
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22 comments

  1. Sheer perfection! So stylish yet still lovely and festive (and I need to me some gold cutlery!). Beautiful styling xx

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  2. Wow these photos are gorgeous Lori, you have styled them so well. I love everything and it has made me very festive this morning! x

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  3. gorgeous photos Lori - our tree is arriving today and your post has gotten me really excited to decorate! I used to love bright colours - but these days I'm all about soft, muted tones and lots of natural touches

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  4. OMG! I'm coming to yours for Christmas! So beautiful! I want that print, that plate!!!! xx

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  5. So pretty and effortlessly lovely!

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  6. Simply wonderful! No I'm not jealous at all ;) Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary)

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  7. Wow. Just wow. That is so amazing looking everything... I love Not On The High Street so much, they have such beautiful and unique things. We are going to decorate for Christmas this weekend, but it will look nothing like yours :) The kids will never let me do anything so sophisticated and perfect. Have an amazing holiday :)

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  8. That is SO pretty , I am coming to yours for Christmas

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  9. Can I come to Christmas at your house please?! This just looks absolutely gorgeous. I agree that this was a dream collaboration - I've loved every minute of it! x

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  10. This is breathtakingly beautiful Lori, I can't stop looking at it. Have a fabulous Friday!

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  11. This is utterly beautiful - I want to come to yours! So lovely how you've put everything together. We celebrate Chanukah and I love the candles as we light them each night. So lovely too.

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  12. I love the less is more look, but I can not do it in my own. We go full on Christmas all the glitter, tinsel and lack of class!

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  13. Wow!!!! Just wow!!! You've done such an amazing job. Looks like something straight out of a magazine. The styling is gorgeous and you choose some really gorgeous products. And what great photographs! Christmas is going to be super stylish at yours this year!

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  14. wow it looks so stylish and posh. I love the clean mod decorations.

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  15. Oh this is amazing, absolutely gorgeous and I love Scandinavian style and all the accessories you've gone for. Always love your styling but especially this! Can I come for Christmas?! Hee hee xx PS those mitten stamps are the cutest xx Julia @ Rainbeaubelle

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  16. It looks amazing Lori! I love the grey shopper and all the food looks so good! x

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  17. I have a very unwhite house but I do love the Scandinavian style. I have been trying in sneak in some bits of red and white and some reindeers over the years!

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  18. I love that look and would love my house to look lilke that at Christmas - everyone else is all about the tinsel and sparkle though so not much chance.

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  19. I love this look, my house is far too messy and busy to pull it off though! Gorgeous photos. Kaz x

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  20. Your home always looks so pristine, not sure its achieveable with my rabble lol

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  21. This looks so amazing. I could only wish my house looked as good during the Christmas period :)

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  22. Your blog is looking super stylish in general but these pictures are fab. Festive and sophisticated!

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