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Christmas at home
Plastic
(not so) fantastic
Avoiding plastic this Christmas? There are plenty of other ways to decorate your tree, says Lauren Taylor
Each time Christmas rolls around, most of us buy a handful of new baubles
to spruce up our trees, but with all the bad press plastic is getting right now you might want to branch out.
From wood and glass, ceramic and wool, there are plenty of pretty decorations on the market in alternative materials.
Here are ten of our favourites...
1. traditions Copper pot BauBle, £8, JoHn lewis (JoHnlewis.Com) This copper-coloured miniature cooking pot is made from glass and will look striking on a dark green fern tree.
2. daffey wool tree Garland, £15, HaBitat (HaBitat.Co.uk)
Most tinsel is made from PVC film, a type of plastic, so if you want to hang something else around your tree, this wool tree garland makes a trendy alternative.
3. Xmas deC planet Blue £7, oliver Bonas (oliverBonas.Com) Ceramic decorations have long- lasting appeal, and Oliver Bonas has a fun yet stylish space-themed range.
4. sCandi star wreatH, £8, paperCHase (paperCHase.Com) For a rustic feel, this minimalist
Scandi wreath would be perfect on a more understated tree.
5. wooden Bear BauBle, £5, deBenHams (deBenHams.Com) This geometric bear may not pull Santa’s sleigh, but it does give off a cosy, wintery vibe.
Available mid-October
6. staG BauBles set of 4, £7.50, neXt (neXt.Co.uk)
The kids will have fun putting these cut out, checked wooden stag decorations together.
7. CeramiC wHite and Gold oakleaf, £4, national trust (sHop. nationaltrust.orG.uk)
These leaves will hang elegantly from festive fir tree branches.
8. Garden filled Glass suCCulent, £8, JoHn lewis (JoHnlewis.Com)
Bring the outside inside with these cute glass baubles for the gardener in you.
9. HerrinGBone and Gold BauBle, £5.50, wHite stuff (wHitestuff.Com)
This sleek blue and gold bauble is made of papier-mâché.
10. winter’s CaBin CusHion tree, £2, sainsBury’s Home
Made from felt and cotton, this mini tree will look cute on your big one.