Whether you’re having a real or fake Christmas tree this year, make space for some of the beautiful baubles and ornaments in our Christmas Bazaar. And there’s still time to snap up fabulous gifts and party-chic in the BrandAlley sales and OUTLET – with guaranteed Christmas delivery. Time to go shopping!
Christmas Fête at Royal College of Art
Looking for arty gifts and need a bit of inspiration? Head over to the Royal College of Art, where their first ever Christmas Fête is in full swing. Organised by the RCA Students’ Union, it’s a brilliant opportunity to get your hands on one-off Christmas gifts from RCA students and graduates – and support up-coming creative talent. Plus there’s a pop-up café serving festive delights and you get the chance to view the College’s 175th anniversary exhibition.
Pop Up Vintage Christmas Fair
If you’re planning a retro-cool Yule, don’t miss the Pop Up Vintage Christmas Fair in Hampstead today. Shop gorgeous vintage gifts, tableware, fashion and accessories in halls decked with sparkly Christmas lights and festive cheer. Stop for refreshments in the vintage tearoom for delicious homemade cakes, teas and mulled wine. Give your hair and make-up a vintage styleover for the party season and tap your feet to nostalgic Christmas songs from the delightful Wayward Sisters.
Taste of Christmas
Taste of Christmas at ExCeL London is the perfect place to indulge in some gourmet retail therapy. As well as loads of foodie gift ideas to tick off your list, you can pick up amazing treats for your Christmas table from over 200 artisan producers. Plus you can see Jamie Oliver, Michel Roux Jr and other celebrity chefs LIVE on stage, enjoy free tasting sessions and dine on seasonal dishes from some of London’s best restaurants.
National Trust Christmas Markets
If you fancy a good old Sunday escapade, visit one of the National Trust’s atmospheric Christmas markets around the UK. Stroll amongst the stalls and pick up handmade crafts and tasty local foods – all in spectacular settings. For example, the Waddesdon Manor Christmas Food Festival is on in Buckinghamshire today. For more details and to find out what’s on near you, go to the National Trust website.
Make a clothes-peg Santa for the Christmas tree
Start a new festive, family tradition with this magical clothes-peg Santa to sit on top of your Christmas tree. It’s really easy to make and will keep the kids happily occupied. All you need is a dolly clothes peg, acrylic paint, scraps of felt, ribbon, glue and marker pens. You’ll find the simple instructions from Prima Magazine on All About You.
Happy Sunday
Jo x
Picture credits: © Image of children carrying Christmas tree via embroideroo.com.au; © Image for RCA Christmas Fête: Birdhouse by Jack Smith on the Royal College of Art website; © Poster from Pop Up Vintage Fairs London; © Image from Taste of Christmas website; © Image of Waddesdon Manor Christmas Festival from the National Trust website © Prima Magazine Make a clothes-peg Santa for the Christmas tree fromMade 12 poster from the All About You website.
