Top festive decorating ideas, from foraging to Nordic themes

Our Christmas decorating and festive tablescape rituals are constantly evolving. We get inspiration from three creatives 

Purists won’t touch a Christmas decoration, let alone put up the tree, until December 8.

I happen to be one of them, but after that I move swiftly in happy pursuit of a nine-foot tree, lining up figurines on the sideboard in anticipation of their arrival at the crib on Christmas Eve, and welcoming a Rudolph made from logs and twigs back to the front door.