Pretty placemats

Everyone wants to go the extra mile to make their house look festive at Christmas and what's more festive than dressing your dining table accordingly. There are stunning ranges of crockery and table decorations in the shops at the moment from the major department stores and supermarkets to small home boutiques.

I particularly like the Scandenavian look with the red and white prints, snowflakes and reindeer, for a bit of fun.

There's also the luxury look, using golds and glitter.

The possibiities are endless when it comes to what you can use or even make when decorating your table. Candles, glitter, baubles, foliage, even fake snow can be used for that winter wonderland look. Why not get crafty and make simple but effective napkin holders using a bunch of cinnamon sticks or a stunning centre piece using gold and red Christmas tree baubles presented in a pretty glass or ceramic bowl.