Shhh, I’m talking about this whole thing dead quietly, because my friend at the other end of the sofa is still merrily shouting that it’s NOT CHRISTMAS at the tv during every advert break. However, as we’re both Christmasing here this year I am secretly taking pleasure in thinking about what I will do to decorate the house. Everything has to be cheap and cat proof, so the shopping list is as follows:

Christmas tree (real)

Twig with berries on for a vase on high shelf

Rug to stop us freezing our asses off (rug report coming soon)

White Company Winter candle (they really do smell so good)

However, for readers who might want to go a bit further, we’ve actually been sent some ideas that aren’t completely gross.

All these are by Danish ceramics company Kahler, available from online interiors store Story North.