Forget the traditional holly wreath- there’s much more fun to be had when it comes to decorating yours!  Why not have a go at making your own?  Personalised decor will mean more to you and your family and bring back fond memories year after year.

Made using recycled cards.  Via Good Housekeeping

You can buy a basic wreath base at any good craft store or begin by shaping some sturdy wire.

Learn how to make this pretty wreath at Living Artfully

Unsure of what to do with all of those corks after celebrating?  Cork wreath, via Good Housekeeping.

Three’s definitely not a crowd on this door!  Via Martha Stewart

This all-white wreath looks very striking against a strong-coloured background.  Via Good Housekeeping.

Who said wreaths must be round or even that they need to be displayed on the front door?  Star wreath via Martha Stewart.

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I posted an image the other day of a pretty Christmas decoration made from boiled sweets- the jewel colours really lend themselves for use during the festive season.  But what if you were to actually make the sweets yourself?  Things are always that little bit more special when home made.  Here’s a recipe to get you started!

Homemade Cinnamon Rock Candy

Ingredients

* 3 3/4 cup sugar

* 1 1/2 cups light syrup

* 1 cup water

* Cinnamon flavoring

* Red Food Coloring

Preparation

* Mix the first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan.

* Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, and mixture begins to boil

* Boil, but do not stir until the temperature reaches 310 degrees F., then remove from heat. Stirring the mixture will result in milky looking candy.

* After the mixture stops boiling, stir in flavoring and coloring.

* Pour onto lightly greased candy molds.  If candy molds are not available, spread the hot candy out evenly on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper. Cut into pieces when the mixture starts to harden.

* Let cool and remove from molds.

* Store in airtight containers.

See this and more yummy sweet recipes at Factoids

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Putting the Christmas decorations up can be fun but it is also very time consuming.  Many of us lead such buy lives that sadly it’s just not practical to spend hours putting baubles on the tree.  Spend less time decorating your home and more time enjoying quality moments with family and friends with these quick Christmas decor ideas!

Via House to Home

Via Country Living

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Subtle, muted colours will take you through to New Year celebrations

Via House to Home

Who said stockings need to be hung over a fireplace?  Make a feature by hanging yours from a sturdy branch.

Via Country Living

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