Tat London Journal

Decorations. Realistically you can tie a bit of ribbon to the tree, hang up a few dried oranges, slap some mistletoe on a door frame and fashion newspaper crowns, and you’ve achieved a very chic Christmas for almost no money at all.

Here we’ve gathered some of the finest goods available for under £35. A fantastic bevy of beauties, nothing to be sniffed at below — plenty could stand alone, while others would sit nicely in a Christmas hamper. Our aim is to create a haven of affordable gifts to help you bestow delightful items on beloved family members without breaking the bank.

I know it’s early, but with everyone tightening their belts it feels sensible to spread the spend across as many weeks as possible. So forgive me if this feels a little eager. Personally, I’ve never felt more ready for Christmas. Don’t tell anyone, but in the design world everyone seems to clock off for a full fortnight. The emails dry up and I revel in it. A gift in itself, although not one I can wrap up and present to my family, so a gift guide still seems required.