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28.11.2023 - 11:49 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
Get your home looking nice and festive this season with stylish and affordable finds from IKEA. Whether it's brightening your home using sweet tealight holders or adding cheer to any tabletop with some dried florals.
Below, we're sharing 15 of our favorite products from the home retailer, which will add pep to your space in no time.
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Why settle for plain tealights when you can stock up on these amazing scented options, which come in beautiful green hues? They smell of fir and eucalyptus, and you'll reach for them all season long, whether you're entertaining friends and family or just unwinding with a favorite holiday movie before bed.
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Make cozy evenings at home even more enjoyable by refreshing your mug collection for winter. These glazed mugs are aesthetically pleasing while still being simple and classic. Grab your favorite seasonal tea or hot cocoa mix and get ready for a relaxing night in by the fire.
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Not a candle fanatic? Don't worry, you can still light up your home this winter with these little lanterns that are battery-operated and will look super cute whether lined up on your windowsill or hanging up. They automatically turn off after six hours and are perfect for parties.
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Additionally, who wouldn't fall head over heels for these snowflake string lights? Use them to decorate your Christmas tree this holiday season or wrap them around a banister, window, and more.
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No space for a real tree? This wall hanging is still full of cheer and is fun to decorate in its own way—use it to creatively display holiday cards, traditional ornaments, and so much more.
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There are many other ways to add charm to your home this season. While many people enjoy stocking up on fresh flowers each week
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Q: I’m going away for Christmas, but I’m a bit concerned about all my houseplants in my absence. Do you think it would be a good idea to get a friend to pop by (we’ll be gone for nearly a fortnight) to water them while I’m gone? SK, Dublin
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With their glossy leaves and festive red berries, skimmia are made for Christmas. What’s more, these compact evergreen shrubs are a super choice for small gardens, and they grow well in containers for courtyard or balcony gardeners. If you yearn to gather your own greenery for Christmas decorations, but don’t have room for a holly, a couple of choice skimmias could be just the thing – and because they’re prickle free, making those decorations will be far less painful!
Who doesn’t love a gorgeous arrangement of snapdragons in the spring? Not only do these flowers keep their blooms for several months, but they often come in beautiful bold colors and gentle ombre varieties.
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An attractively planted container will bring colour and interest to your garden even in the depths of winter when all around is dormant, waiting for the spring. A winter container can be squeezed into almost any garden space, whether a small balcony or patio, or they can take pride of place on your doorstep. Here we share some of our favourite plants for containers, guaranteed to brighten up the darkest of days. Our choices include recommendations from the Gardeners’ World team and familiar faces from across the gardening industry.
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As winter begins to focus in our rear-view mirror, you’ll start to see your garden change. If you have tender summer-flowering plants in your garden, it's time to start thinking about whether to lift and store them or protect them from the harsh clutches of winter.