Blog // How to create the perfect mid-century Christmas!
If like me you get your Christmas inspiration from the decorations, deigns and ephemera of the 1950's and 1960's, you'll be hunting the high street for decorations that evoke these periods. Here are some tips that I have put together on how to create the look. First of all, and I cannot stress this enough, don't be tempted by LED Christmas lights! Nothing says 'petrol station' more than a set of flashing LED's on your Christmas tree. You don't need to buy vintage sets (unless
★ Little Christmas Night Festival ★
Join us on December 9th as the Mews comes alive for a festive evening of:
★ Pop-up Stalls ★ Live Music ★ Food ★ Cocktails ★ Mulled Wine★ Late Night Shopping ★ Lights, Decorations and Magic! ★ Festivities Fun and Merriment! Festivities from 7pm - Free entry - Avenue Mews, Muswell Hill N10 3NP
Mid-Century Christmas Craft Workshops!
★★ Learn how to make your own mid-century style Christmas decorations from paper!!! ★★ Join us at our shop for a festive evening of ★ crafting, ★ prosecco ★ cake ★ fun and ★ merriment in the creative hub of Muswell Hill (Avenue Mews - Muswell Hill).
Included in the package are materials and tutoring on how make:
★ Vintage style paper honeycomb bell decorations
★ Vintage style paper garland streamers.
You will also receive a complimentary glass of prosecco and cake wh
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