Alternative Christmas Decorations

Posted: 22/11/11

  • Helen Costello
Tinsel, baubles and snow spray are great, but how about trying something a bit different this year? Tree necklace anyone? Shop the best alternative Christmas decorations below.

Alternative Christmas decorations

  • Get the message
    <p> </p> <p> Get into the true spirit of Christmas with this inspirational and great looking message. Available in red or green.</p> <p> Christmas seasonal message wall sticker, &pound;14.95 at <a href="http://www.thebinarybox.co.uk">The Binary Box</a></p> <p> </p>
    Get the message
  • Fay Ray
    <p> </p> <p> Fay Ray the dog is the cute star on this English fine bone china handmade Christmas bauble by Reiko Kaneko. Other curious critters in the range include Rusty the Reindeer &amp; Silverface the Cat. Not cheap, but larger (and cooler) than your average bauble at 9cm x 8cm x 8cm.</p> <p> Fay Ray Christmas bauble, &pound;14.95 at <a href="http://www.rume.co.uk">Rume</a></p>
    Fay Ray
  • Hare today
    <p> </p> <p> Inspired by a Mexican folk mask, but with a whimsical twist, this shiny-eared, zinnia-wreathed hare is a festive, fun and unexpected adornment for Christmas. And no need to take it down afterwards.</p> <p> Crowned rabbit bust, &pound;128 at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.eu">Anthropologie</a></p>
    Hare today
  • The birds
    <p> </p> <p> A super stylish alternative to the traditional robin red breast.</p> <p> Set of two Christmas bird ornaments, &pound;9.99 at <a href="http://www.zarahome.com">Zara Home</a></p>
    The birds
  • Sushi Christmas to you
    <p> </p> <p> Yes, it&rsquo;s a set of sushi made from felt &ndash; and yes, the idea is that you hang them as Japanese-inspired Christmas tree decorations. Why the heck not?</p> <p> Felt sushi set, &pound;11.95 at <a href="http://www.muji.eu">Muji</a></p>
    Sushi Christmas to you
  • Festive feathers
    <p> </p> <p> A brilliant alternative table centrepiece.</p> <p> Cono Christmas decoration, &pound;29.99 at <a href="http://www.zarahome.com">Zara Home</a></p>
    Festive feathers
  • Tree jewellery
    <p> </p> <p> Make like Carrie Bradshaw and personalise your tree this Christmas with these great tree necklaces. Available in all the colours of the rainbow.</p> <p> Tree necklaces, &pound;21.99 for set of 4 and &pound;5 each per additional decoration from <a href="http://www.boutiquetoyou.co.uk">Boutique to you</a>.&nbsp;Free UK P&amp;P.</p> <p> </p>
    Tree jewellery
  • Crocheted kisses
    <p> </p> <p> A handcrafted sprig to hang wherever you fancy a kiss. The benefit being it never dies.</p> <p> Crocheted mistletoe ornament, &pound;16 at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.eu">Anthropologie</a></p>
    Crocheted kisses
  • Go stag
    <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> This cushion looks great at Christmas and will keep you smiling all year round.</p> <p> Stag cushion, &pound;34.95 at <a href="http://www.dwell.co.uk">Dwell</a></p>
    Go stag
  • Solar System chic
    <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> They&rsquo;re tree baubles, but not as we know them. Why not give them a try this year?</p> <p> Felt planet set, &pound;12.95 at <a href="http://www.muji.eu">Muji</a></p>
    Solar System chic
  • Window dressing
    <p> </p> <p> Something of a style upgrade from the fake snow window decorations of old. Lots more designs available.</p> <p> Deer Window Sticker, &pound;28.95 from <a href="http://www.peanutandpip.com">Peanut &amp; Pip</a></p>
    Window dressing
  • D.I.Y. Deer
    <p> </p> <p> These cute woodland creatures are created from sturdy recycled cardboard pieces that interlock (no glue required). &nbsp;The pieces have beautiful printed designs on both sides and would look great on any Christmas mantlepiece.</p> <p> Totem Deer, &pound;12.95 and Fox with 3 cubs, &pound;12.95 both at <a href="http://www.dutchbydesign.com">Dutch by Design</a></p>
    D.I.Y. Deer

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