Festive interiors and gift ideas for the home

You can count down the days to December 25th with this striking Advent calendar (right) (£29.50) www.bombayduck.com

Beach dwellers will love these red and cream ‘Noel’ beach huts (£9.25) from interiors@tides. Use them to decorate your home or as a great stocking filler. www.interiors-tides.co.uk

Fire Engine playhouses (£185 or £215 depending on size) from Wilmslow company Kiddiewinkles. www.kiddiewinklesshop.co.uk

Create a magical world of make believe for your children with the Rose Cottage (£195 and £225 depending on size) from Wilmslow company Kiddiewinkles. www.kiddiewinklesshop.co.uk

Add a little shine to your Christmas dinner table with these placecard holders (£12) from Talking Tables. www.talkingtables.co.uk

Add a little shine to your Christmas dinner table with these Simply Silver Posh Poppers (£4.75) from Talking Tables. www.talkingtables.co.uk

This festive treats cake stand from Bombay Duck (£28) will add a touch of Christmas to any celebration. www.bombayduck.com

This quirky UFO Christmas bauble is one of a handful designed by the Craft Council for Selfridges. It can be on your tree for £29.95. www.selfridges.com

Splash out on these brightly coloured retro crackers from Selfridges. They are a splurge at £49 but will create an impact. www.selfridges.com

Have a chic Christmas with the Harlem dining table from Natuzzi (£1,250). This oval walnut design has a stylish lacquer details on the legs. Add extra Christmas sparkle by dressing the table with the Natuzzi bronze and amber glassware range. www.natuzzi.co.uk