Decorate the perfect Christmas spread with Gumtree
Is it your turn to host Christmas this year? If so, you’re probably already hunting down recipes and writing out grocery lists. But as much as we all love a delicious Christmas feast, nothing can get your guests into the Christmas spirit more than some festive decorations. So whether you want to impress the in-laws with an elegant lunch spread or entertain your friends with a quirky Christmas affair, you can find all the Christmas trimmings you need on Gumtree.
Some inspirational spreads
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Simple and elegant
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Festive
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White Christmas
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For those dreaming of a traditional white Christmas complete with eggnog, mistletoe and Christmas carols, you’ll need to find decorations that can create a wintry Christmas feel. Instant snow powder, along with a white snow covered Christmas tree, a light up snowflake and a traditional looking Saint Nicholas figure will create that chilly yuletide cheer you’re after. Finish your masterpiece with a red and white table runner and festive centrepieces. And if your guests are retiring to the lounge room for mulled wine and mince pies, throw some Christmas cushions around for the finishing touch.
Elements for a white Christmas spread:
- Instant snow powder
- White Christmas tree
- Light up snow flake
- Saint Nicholas figure
- Red and white table runner
- Festive centrepieces
- Christmas cushions
Elegant
Table decoration
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If you’re set to impress this Christmas with an elegant lunch spread then you’re going to want the trimmings to match. Nothing will take away from your three course lunch than gaudy decorations that don’t suit your theme; so keep it minimal and understated for a sophisticated feel. Greet your guests with an elegant side table decoration on entry and decorate the dining table with simple runners, an ornate Christmas star and some black stag heads. Finish off with a few crackle ball lights, baubles and tinsel and you’re good to go.
Elements for an elegant spread:
- Side table decoration
- Simple runners
- Christmas star
- Black stag heads.
- Crackle ball lights
- Baubles and tinsel
Quirky
Fibre optic Santa
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Deck the halls with kitsch and colour for a fun and festive Christmas spread. And there’s no better place than Gumtree to find all the cute and quirky decorations you need. Light up your dining table with an LED Christmas owl, a fibre optic snowman and fibre optic Santa, topped with Christmas rope lights around the walls for extra cheer. Add as many eclectic decorations you can, such as a quirky vase ornament, handmade rustic Christmas trees and a tapestry Santa cushion for complete Christmas kitsch.
Elements for a kitschy Christmas:
- LED Christmas owl
- Fibre optic snowman
- Fibre optic Santa
- Christmas rope lights
- Quirky vase ornament
- Rustic Christmas trees
- Santa cushion
For the kids
Gingerbread cookie jar
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Nothing brings the magic of Christmas to life more than seeing the excitement in children’s eyes on Christmas day. If you’re having a kids’ table at your Christmas feast then treat them to some fun decorations they will get a kick out of. Fit their chairs with Santa hat chair covers, install a funny wooden Santa being chased by a dog and fill Christmas and gingerbread themed cookie jars with yummy festive treats for the table. And for jolly Christmas giggles, dress up your bathroom with this adorable Santa toilet seat cover the kids will go crazy over.
Elements for a kids’ table:
- Santa hat chair covers
- Wooden Santa
- Christmas cookie jar
- Gingerbread cookie jar
- Santa toilet seat cover
Hosting Christmas at your place can be a big job, but it can also be loads of fun! And nothing is more enjoyable than getting your dining room set up for that perfect Christmas spread. So whether you’re having a traditional Christmas, something a little bit quirky or looking to make it fun for the kids, there are so many different ways you can decorate your Christmas on Gumtree.
