Holiday knick knacks

A birds-only Christmas tree at Holiday Comforts.

Definitely unique and quite effective with its purely 

white and red colour scheme.

With one hour to kill in this final week before Christmas, I find myself in the Northgate Shopping Centre checking out last minute details and inspiration. The Mall is buzzling with people, lights and activity, exactly what one would expect for this time of the year. What I didn't expect though was to be greeted by chattering feathered friends in some of the Malls' Christmas trees. Take a look for yourself; these pieces are sure to  make your holiday home sing!

There is also a landing spot for multicoloured 

birds at Holiday Comforts, like this sparkling 

green friend

Glass objects, like these sculptural candleholders 

from Holiday Comforts, feel festive and reflect 

light around the room.

More glass, this time on glass plates. The plates'

fluted surface gives them an extra sparkle (see 

below). Added bonus: they are on sale at 

Vested Interest.

These shiny moose napkin rings are

one of my absolute favourites. So cute 

and what a great gift they make!

Accents by Design.

Imagine this bowl with bright, orange 

mandarines. Definitely festive! Holiday 

Comforts.

The wine will taste even better when served
from this glass decanter. Holiday Comforts.

For a rustic, genuine style, try Maxwell Pottery's 

handmade pieces on your Christmas table. The 

colour is so right!

Golden apples in a wooden bowl. Deep and rich

festive tones. Accents by Design.

These white-and-red porcelain balls will give the 

Christmas tree a beautifully simple and old-fashioned 

look. Holiday Comforts. If you prefer more colour,

you might want to go with these mini balls from 

Accents by Design (below).