One of Sara’s favourite aspects of the holiday season is simply ‘splashing that festive cheer around the home’. She went on to say that “our iconic hot Aussie summer days that fade into balmy nights call for theming that stands the heat and brings joy to the home”.
So, what does that call for? According to the Perth Style Co team, this year we are seeing beautiful natural elements in Christmas styling. The latest trend of using fresh Australian natives as the foundation of green touch. This authentic foundation is then layered with the on-trend accents of raw timber. This style has already got us feeling summery.
So how can you incorporate that on a smaller scale? Sara says, “think timber baubles, vintage brown wrapping paper, warm gold tree lights coupled with green leaves and add a pop of clean white to finish!”.
To make the most of this stunning style and the accents you would like to highlight, use crisp, classic, white. Sara explained “it is complementing for a green Christmas tree and can easily be repeated throughout your Christmas theming, from white table clothes to white ribbons as finishes”.
Now let’s move into the kitchen! “When it comes to serving and preparing your table with neutrals, try using timber or wooden style servers and platters as a warm contrast against your white” is the key advice from Sara. Dress your table with soft natives, such as eucalyptus. Sara explained “these look beautiful when used at table runners, effortlessly layered down the middle of the dining table”.
Feeling this just isn’t enough Aussie Christmas style for you? Want to step it up a notch? If the all-natural casual Aussie vibe is just not festive enough for the traditionalists, just add some bling! Sara says that “metallics such as silver or gold are a lovely complimentary touch to the natural theme”. Keep your natural on-trend style perfectly arranged with hints of absolute glam. It’s the Aussie Christmas we all deserve.
What is Sara, and the whole of Perth Style CO’s biggest piece of Christmas styling advice? “Just add friends and family. “For the ultimate Australian Christmas add family, close friends, all your pets, backyard cricket, ice cold bubbles, fresh seafood and a freshly grazed ham”.
Take a moment to be immensely grateful, say cheers and enjoy!