Use what you have

Place 3-4 foot tall bare branches in a large vessels on either side of your front door and wrap them with white or coloured lights. Spraying the branches with white paint or adorn them with Christmas balls or pinecones for extra punch.

Cut oranges into slices and bake on low heat until dry. Add the orange slices to a bowl with pinecones and cinnamon sticks for a festive scent through your home

Bring the outdoors in with fresh cut cedar or pine bows, sprigs of holly or the same white branches from above. Add Fairy or mini lights for instant holiday sparkle. This is perfect for mantles, staircases and around doors and windows.

Fill a glass bowl or lantern with your favourite Christmas balls and display throughout your home and enjoy all season long.