Elevate Your Festivities: A Guide to Hosting the Most Stylish Christmas Ever

As the designated host for Christmas festivities, you have a house to adorn and a crowd to dazzle. Planning an elegant soirée involves careful consideration, from decorations to refreshments, ensuring a stress-free journey to the grand celebration. Let this guide lead you in stylishly jingling to the big day.

Door Bow Extravaganza: Straw London
Embrace the trend of adorning your door with a giant gingham bow, and Straw London’s handcrafted bows are the epitome of sophistication. Produced in east London with a two-week production time, these reusable linen bows can be placed above the fireplace or used creatively to enhance your festive setting.

Cracker Charmers: Happy Crackers
Elevate your Christmas table with the charm of Happy Crackers. Not only visually appealing with cheerful stripes and extra sparkle, these crackers are also reusable year after year. Handmade in Yorkshire using 100% cotton, each cracker comes with recycled paper confetti, providing an eco-conscious touch to your festivities.

The Artful Presentation: Memo Press
For impeccable cards and gift wrap, turn to Memo Press, founded by Alice Edwards, former Tatler and Sunday Times Style jewelry editor. Edwards’ Christmas collection, featuring timeless watercolor illustrations, including Nutcrackers and Mistletoe, has been a sensation, having sold out once and now back in stock. Elevate your gift-giving with these exquisite packages.

Chic Tablescape: H&M
Create an elegant Christmas tablescape with H&M’s red-striped cotton and linen weave tablecloth. The chic candy cane stripes add a timeless touch, making it an easy win for a sophisticated setting. Combine it with matching cranberry-hued tableware for a striking effect or let the stripes take center stage by keeping everything else minimal.

Sustainable Spruce: Green Elf Trees
When it comes to Christmas trees, Green Elf Trees stands out for sustainability and ethics. Offering pot-grown trees for rent, these trees are later replanted in afforestation projects in the South of England. What’s more, for every order, £2 is donated to a charity of your choice, making your festive décor not only beautiful but also eco-friendly.

The Fragrance of the Season: Jo Malone London
Set the mood with the perfect Christmas scent, courtesy of Jo Malone London’s Ginger Biscuit interpretation. Rich and warming, the fragrance exudes the aroma of caramel and roasted hazelnuts, creating a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of fairy lights, warm socks, and crackling fires.

Effortless Feast: Berry and Brie
For a show-stopping decoration and a crowd-pleasing meal in one, Berry and Brie’s feasting platters are a game-changer. Laden with the finest charcuterie, artisanal cheeses, seasonal crudités, homemade baked goods, and more, these platters are the perfect solution for a stress-free Christmas gathering with friends.

Pinnacle of Poultry: KellyBronze
If you’re aiming for the ‘Rolls-Royce of turkeys,’ consider the KellyBronze. Rearing birds since the 1970s, the Kelly family allows these turkeys to roam freely in the wild woodlands at their Essex farm for three seasons. Renowned chefs like Nigella and Jamie count themselves as top customers, and the KellyBronze is the centerpiece at the Windsor’s Christmas lunch.

Cocktail Convenience: Cocktail
Simplify your cocktail preparations with Kocktail’s freshly-bottled cocktails. From gingerbread espressos to candy cane martinis and chocolate orange whisky sours, these ready-made concoctions ensure a professional finish with just a quick jiggle in a cocktail shaker. Cheers to effortless and delightful Christmas cocktails!

With these curated choices, your Christmas celebration is poised to be the epitome of style and sophistication. From stunning decorations to delectable feasts, let this guide empower you to host the chicest Christmas ever, leaving a lasting impression on your guests. May your festive season be merry, bright, and effortlessly elegant!