Okay, I know it's only just hit November, but it's time to start posting about the holiday season for those of you who like to get organised early! At just £2 per roll, this beautifully-patterned Christmas gift wrap from Matalan is a complete bargain. Add to that the 3-for-2 offer they're currently running and you can sort your Christmas wrapping needs in one fell swoop. There are also some lovely gift bags and packs of 40 metallic gift tags at the same price.
How gorgeously kitsch is this cushion? It depicts little boys and girls decorating a Christmas tree and is really very sweet. Made from a 1950s inspired vintage-style cotton fabric it comes with a 40 x 40cm cushion pad included and the start price is £9.50. Be quick, the auction only has one more day to run.
Now I've made a promise that I won't start posting about Christmas-related items until November, but as this show starts on the 1st Nov, I thought I'd better give you a bit of advance notice. The Spirit of Christmas Fair runs from 1st to 5th November and hosts a wealth of Christmas shopping opportunities, plus celebration and decorating ideas. There's also a cookery theatre to give you tips on how not to burn the turkey (and probably a few other things), and House & Garden will be running seminars on festive flowers, mixing cocktails and dressing tables. The show is located at Olympia in London and tickets are £15 in advance.
