It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...

Over the weekend, I began my Christmas set up for Mufti - a bespoke furniture company located in Notting Hill.

Mufti may be a little store but it definately has a BIG reputation, with clients being drawn to the 'relaxed sophistication' of their original designs.

Everything you see is hand crafted and made only of natural materials...

When planning my Christmas set up I wanted to ensure that I wasn't taking away from the raw aesthetics of each unique piece. Subtlety was key - making the Mufti accessories the heroes amongst all the glitter and feathers...

(In the image above, the mirrored tray beautifully displays a selection of gift ideas).

(One of the many 'mini displays' I have scattered around the store).

If you are the one hosting Christmas at your place this year, why not try this cute little idea...

Instead of giving your guests their gifts as they arrive, why not turn them into their place setting! Here I have chosen these gorgeous leather cuff link boxes. What I love about these is that women can use them for their precious pieces of jewellery too. Each box is wrapped with some ribbon and finished with a leather ornament that could perhaps have the persons name embossed on it.

Another really simple idea to dress up your Christmas dinner is taking a beautiful dyed or embroidered piece of silk fabric and wrapping it around your chairs. To create the effect above, simply tie the fabric around the chair, gather the top and secure it with ribbon. Then all you need to do is pick your favourite ornament and attach it to complete the look.

There are plenty more Christmas ideas to come so stay tuned for those but until then, please take a look at the Mufti website for some more fantastic Christmas gift ideas:

www.mufti.co.uk/shop

Or you can visit the showroom:

Mufti

25 Kensington Park Rd

Notting Hill W11 2EU