Christmas decoration: Make your home festive with a tree, lights and wreath

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It won our Best Buy award in our roundup of the best artificial Christmas trees this year, with our reviewer saying: “No detail has been overlooked, whether it’s the packaging or the added extras, like the carry case and a tool kit containing spare bulbs, fuses and gloves.” If you want to move away from anything to traditional though you might consider opting for something totally different like this rainbow-coloured tree. Landino from Taylor Howes says she’s really enjoyed making her own wreath this year and she recommends this great Christmas wreath-making kit if you want to have a go yourself. Candlelit glow for your home But if you do want to get the festive hint of spice as well as the lights of Christmas, we’d go for a scented candle, like Glad Tidings which has a blend of cinnamon, sweet orange, nutmeg and clove. We tested the brand’s blossom candle, which made it to our best scented candles guide, with our reviewer saying: “Tussie Mussie may be an under-the-radar brand but this candle surprised us by rivalling household names like Jo Malone when it comes to filling a big room with fragrance.” And finally, if you’re fans of advent calendars, note also that they can add a lovely decorative touch to the home.