At jaiio, we love eco-friendly things, so there's no exception at Christmas!
Here are some decorating tips to ensure your end-of-year celebrations are ethical. Partant.es ?
The DIY Christmas tree
Whether it's through customizing ladders, pieces of wood, or a patchwork of photos, the traditional Christmas tree is being modernized and, above all, personalized. There are many tutorials available and offer alternatives that are all as original as each other.
• The minimalist tree: a few pieces of wood that form two triangles of different sizes, a few balls and light garlands and that’s it!
• The wooden branch tree: all you need is 6 tree branches, each a different size. Arrange them from bottom to top, from smallest to largest. Add a few decorations and you have a beautiful, eco-friendly and original tree.
Decorations inspired by nature:
This year, the Christmas decor trend draws its inspiration from simplicity and nature.
• Pine cone Christmas baubles: with pine cones you find while out and about, you can create pretty decorations for your tree. Paint them, glue them together, attach a small thread, and voilà!
• Dried orange garlands: Yes! Dried oranges are a new trend. They're a bit of a Proust madeleine for some, but above all, they add a lovely touch of color to your decor.
Wrap your gifts in an innovative and eco-friendly way!
The children will be amazed by Santa's techniques, while your guests will simply be amazed by your talents and creativity!
• The Furoshiki technique: this Japanese folding technique allows you to create beautiful packaging with fabric. A large piece of fabric and a tutorial are all you need to create eco-friendly gift wrapping.
To see a tutorial on this original way of wrapping your gifts, click here.
• Other ideas for wrapping your gifts in recycled fashion? Is it right there?
Prepare a delicious and green-friendly meal (Yes, it’s possible!)
Hmm, we love the New Year's Eve menu! If it's green-friendly, we love it even more!
• Favor seasonal and local products of course!
• Organic and in bulk!
• For turkey or any other poultry, it is preferable to choose a farm breeder.
• Last but not least: pretty tableware and fabric tablecloth.
• And if you're not finished yet, use small cardboard boxes for your guests.
And for the outfit? Shine in second-hand fashion.
You will be unique and you will be able to boast about it to your guests!
Jaiio offers you a selection of gift ideas for your loved ones HERE and also a selection for your party outfits HERE !
All that's left is for us to wish you a wonderful Christmas, even better than the previous ones!
Alternative Christmas Tree (Pinterest)
Decoration with dried oranges (Marie Claire Idées)
Gift wrapping idea (Pinterest)
Cover Photo Credits:
- Marie Claire Maison " Zero Waste Christmas: 8 ideas for wrapping a gift without wrapping paper "
- Home Side " Christmas trees that change "
- Jaiio outfit
