You know how it is, December rolls along and that means you’re contractually obliged to turn your damp, moth-eaten, three-bed rented semi into a winter wonderland with little more than a tenner, some sticky back plastic and prayer. It can be difficult [read: impossible] to know where to begin.
Thankfully, we’ve tracked down six of the best Pinterest boards to follow to give you all the inspiration you’ll need to make your house look ace.
Urban Outfitters
Basically your go-to inspiration board for a hipster Christmas. Think garlands made from olive tree leaves, tissue paper decorations and arty baulbauls and you’ve got the right idea
Follow Urban Outfitters’s Board Trim Every Tree on Pinterest.
Anna Jay
Our very own Creative Editor shows you how to get festive with little more than some glitter, chalk and a bit of baking. We’ve tried her cakes and, trust us, they’re genius.
Beyond Retro
There’s a lot to be said for the power of a well-timed, bad-taste Christmas jumper and there are oodles to choose from on Beyond Retro’s page. We’ll be pinning ours to the walls like make-shift drapes.
Follow Beyond Retro’s Board Ode to the Ugly Christmas Jumper on Pinterest.
WAH Nails London
Metallics are really having a moment right now, and it’s amazing how much you can do with some wrapping paper, glitter and cellophane. Check out this board for colour inspo.
Chloé Douglas
This page is jam-packed full of ideas for making Christmas descorations out of things like rosemary, which you can get on the cheap at your local supermarket. If you’re into crafts (and pine cones), you’ll love this page.
Little Paper Lane
Chirstmas doesn’t have to be all silver, white, red or green – check out this page for ideas on how to do the festive season in techni-colour.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.