It's no secret that celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna knows a thing or two about interior design, but her Christmas decorations this year have cemented her as one of our favourite styling inspirations.
The best Christmas decorating ideas are those that complement your home and make your space feel cosy and welcoming during the festive period. Whilst it's all down to personal style, there's something about more traditional, red and green Christmas decor that will also be a favourite.
Clodagh McKenna's cottage-style Christmas decorations
If you're looking for inspirational Christmas tree themes or festive tablescaping ideas, Clodagh's home pub has plenty to offer. There's not a surface in the cottage that hasn't been touched by the magic of Christmas, with either a pinecone or string light marking the spot.
The tree itself is covered in charming Christmas tree decorations, with purples, deep greens and the odd novelty ornament – one being the fantastic glass of red wine which Clodagh spotlights. We're seeing a huge rise in the popularity of these fun pieces this festive season, and we are big fans. Unique ornaments like this are a great way to add personality to your home this month and keep things fun.
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Start the festivities at the door with this charming, golden mustard-coloured bow. Large bows like these are a great alternative to a wreath, and we love the rustic mustard hue Clodagh chose.
Nothing beats a personalised stocking at Christmas, these intialed ones are knitted and trimmed with poms poms. You couldn't find a better place for your stocking fillers if you tried!
Clodagh's wine glass bauble immediately caught our eye, and we obviously need one for our tree. Whilst this one isn't as life-like as Clodagh's from Meadows and Byrne, it's just as charming and delicious looking!
Welcome some Christmas traditions with these orange slices. They look fantastic hung up with twin for a homemade garland like Clodaghs, not only will bring the festiveness, but they smell amazing too.
Copy Clodagh and incorporate some pinecones in your Christmas decor. We really like how she's dotted them around her space for a cohesive finish. These from Amazon are a great price, and they'll be more than enough to add to your wreaths and centrepieces too.
You can add pops of colour and personality in your Christmas decor with fun, cosy cushions like this one. Clodagh's is a celebration of her Irishness, and we love the colours that it brings to the otherwise traditional style of decor.
The festivity, though, really begins at the front door as Clodagh shows us how to take on the Christmas bow trend in a sophisticated fashion. Using a single large bow on your entryway can be a great alternative to a Christmas wreath if you want something a little more on-trend and pared back.
Once you're inside, though, the merriment only increases with garlands of dried oranges, red knitted stockings and twinkling Christmas lights as far as the eye can see. It's truly a picture from a Christmas storybook, all helped by the picturesque backdrop of her English cottage, complete with charming wooden beams.
The bar itself is covered in festive touches, with fresh holly adorning the draught pumps and a Nollaig sign, which translates to Christmas in Irish. This isn't the only gaeilge touch, we also spotted a charming boucle cushion with 'I like Santa' in the language too. A cosy personal addition that also adds a pop of untraditional colour to the room.
Clodagh is also up to date on her Christmas hosting tips as the table is set ready for guests with a stunning striped tablecloth and matching candy-striped napkins tied with a velvet bow. Again, she's chosen richer, moody colours with dark berry hydrangeas and matching taper candles.
What's clear, though, is that comfort and cosiness have been prioritised. It's a space filled with warmth, familial accessories with meaning and a whole lot of festive foliage. We'll be eagerly awaiting an invite round for a glass of mulled wine
If you're a big fan of this cosy, traditional holiday look, then the Ralph Lauren Christmas trend will be right up your street. With charming tartan, heirloom ornaments and warm lighting, it's the ultimate festive style.
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