Gold Star tree topper, Ā£4.99; Collection of Yuletide Wonder baubles, all Dobbies
SHOPPING
Green Christmas bauble With Crane Print, Ā£10, Rockett St George
Matte Gold Christmas Wreath Bauble, Ā£16, Ella James
Red 12 Days of Christmas bauble, Ā£4.99, Gisela Graham London
Adding to a lovingly curated collection of baubles enriches the history and traditions of each passing Christmas. A meaningful tree is one with many stories hung on its branches ā a decoration given by a loved one, a slightly wonky handmade offering from a child, vintage finds from a second-hand shop and those bought to mark an occasion or discovered on a special holiday. Some are simply bought for their exquisite beauty and the temptation to add yet another bauble to the heavily-laden tree. Here are a few of our favourites to add to the treasure chest of decorations. Selection of Festive Field baubles: Brown Owl, Red Painted Tree, Street Lamp, Felt Deer and Clear Glitter Berry, from Ā£6, all John Lewis
Set of three Guards in a Matchbox, Ā£16.75, Yoyo & Flo
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Oli Owl decoration, Ā£6.95, Graham and Green
Set of three Vintage Style baubles ā Gold Mix, Ā£12.50, Cox & Cox
Regal Peacock Kiln decoration, Burgundy, Ā£15, Burleigh Pottery
Christmas Pudding bauble embroidery kit, Ā£10, Paraffle Embroidery
Pheasant hanging decorations, Ā£3.95 each, Annabel James
Buckingham Palace Velvet Christmas Tree decoration, Ā£25, Royal Collection Trust
FEATURE KATY MCLEAN PHOTOGRAPH (BURLEIGH) Ā© THE IMAGE FACTORY; (YOYO & FLO) Ā© MAILEG APS;
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