There’s that rather awkward period between autumn and Christmas isn’t there? When your pumpkins are still looking perfectly respectable. But everywhere you look someone seems to have put up a Christmas tree. All of a sudden your autumn wreath feels past its best. And you begin to wonder if you should get your fairy lights out too! I rather like the idea of easing into Christmas this year. I want to enjoy Christmas and not resemble some sort of exaustercated pigeon by Christmas day. And the secret to an autumn to Christmas home refresh? Make small, thoughtful changes that build up to the big day. Think cosy textures, warming scents, a little greenery and perhaps a touch of sparkle before the full festive treatment arrives. It’s a much more relaxed way to prepare you and you get to enjoy the process rather than a never ending to do list.