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Christmas Decorations

Inspiration, tips and advice for decorating at Christmas. From traditional Christmas tree decorations to extravagant outdoor Christmas decorations, Dobbies are here to help.

Christmas decoration ideas

by Sarah Leverton on December 12, 2011

Christmas is all about fun, food and family, but creating the right atmosphere can sometimes be tricky. Create the perfect festive feeling with these handy [...]

Natural Christmas decorations

by Andrew Norton on November 30, 2011

Natural Christmas decorations have a long history, and they continue to lend a warm rustic feel to homes during the festive season. Historically, the Egyptians [...]

Giant Christmas crackers

by Dobbies Blog Team on November 7, 2011

Everyone loves to pull a cracker at Christmas and when it comes to size, bigger really is better. Christmas dinner just wouldn’t be the same [...]

Dogs, cats and Christmas decorations

by Dobbies Blog Team on October 27, 2011

To celebrate the seasonal cheer that only pets can offer, we’ve put together this festive photo collection of cats and dogs. Pets like to get [...]

Top 3 outdoor Christmas decorations

by Dobbies Blog Team on October 21, 2011

At Dobbies, we love the outdoors and we love Christmas. So for us, we love nothing better than outdoor Christmas decorations. Creating an outdoor Christmas [...]

Christmas Garlands

by Andrew Norton on October 18, 2011

Christmas garlands may not be the first thing one thinks of when it comes to Christmas decorations, but this beautiful enhancement has a rich history [...]

Lady Gaga’s Christmas decorations

by Dobbies Blog Team on September 28, 2011

Santa better brace himself for a makeover like no other this Christmas, as Lady Gaga is coming to town. Gaga has been given free reign [...]

Christmas Wreaths

by Ian Daniels on September 20, 2011

Christmas wreaths have been a tradition for hundreds of years. The sight of an evergreen wreath on a door and the scent of pine in [...]

Recycling Christmas decorations

by Robin Falvey on September 8, 2011

Have you got boxes of old Christmas decorations gathering dust in the loft or spare room? Do you despair at the waste created by Christmas? [...]

How to make Christmas star decorations

by Lizzie Made on December 6, 2010

Paper Star Christmas Decorations It’s nice to make some of your own decorations at Christmas – to have something a bit different and special. This [...]

What your Christmas decorations say about you?

by Ian Daniels on November 2, 2010

Psychologists are preparing their leather couches after examining Polaroids of suburban cul-de-sacs, which make Vegas look dark. But hey, it’s Christmas time and normal rules [...]

LED Christmas lights

by Andrew Norton on October 26, 2010

A modern popular alternative to incandescent bulbs are Christmas lights that use LEDs (light-emitting diodes). LED Christmas lights are long-lasting, safe, energy efficient and they [...]

The history of Christmas tree decorations

by Ian Daniels on October 20, 2010

Christmas tree decorations have a long and rich history. In fact, the practise of decorating a tree dates back to before the birth of Christ. [...]

Christmas Candle Bridges

by Arron Cooper on October 1, 2010

One of the most beautiful and notable decorations at Christmas is the candle bridge or candle arch. They lend a relaxing ambiance and traditional glow [...]

Amazing Christmas Light Displays

by Ian Daniels on December 2, 2009

Ah, what would the festive season be without over the top Christmas lights illuminating the cold, dark December skies? You might think they’re tasteless and [...]