Countdown to Christmas Since 2017, Charlotte Garvie, the Christmas expert and owner of The Christmas Decorators, has wowed corporate and private clients across the North-east with her breath-taking festive displays perfectly capturing the magic of Christmas. Here’s her take on how to decorate a tree worth talking about… The countdown to Christmas is truly on…

Fairy-tale Magic Right now, our homes are our sanctuaries, safe havens from the world and all that happens in it. Abandon hard edged industrial looks for something softer, comforting and more whimsical, creating magical interiors filled with personal meaning. Go for rich colours, sensuous fabrics, extravagant trimmings and rounded shapes with a touch of fantasy.…

Christmas trends 2020 Festive Opulence this Christmas Charlotte Garvie, owner of the Christmas Decorators, talks us through the trends that will make our homes look gorgeously luxurious this year. From Christmas trees to Christmas garlands, and everything in between, we are starting to see an emerging trend for over the top opulence this festive season…

Design classics Most of us are becoming increasingly interested in buying furniture that looks great for a very long time yet fits well with modern lifestyles. It’s partly about sustainability, partly down to a growing appreciation for good design and also that our homes are increasingly important to us, especially if we have been working…

Home office One good thing to have come out of the current health crisis, is that many more people have discovered that it’s perfectly possible to work productively from home. Going into the office is so 2019! If you’re able to work from home, or if you’re thinking of setting up your own new business,…