Festive ceramic decorations—including two gnome figurines, a green and grey tree, a small house, and a gold-red bauble—are arranged on a wooden coffee table alongside hand-painted taper candles, with two decorated Christmas trees and a cosy sofa in the background

FESTIVE HOME EDIT

The best Christmas homes aren’t perfect — they’re personal. Handmade touches give your space warmth, character, and soul. From baubles to mugs, these little details become the traditions that make Christmas truly yours.

Start With The Tree

Begin with the heart of every Christmas home: the tree. Choose baubles with character and charm, pieces that feel collected rather than bought. These small details turn your tree into a memory-maker, inviting moments of nostalgia each time you walk past.

Add Candleight

Candlelight is the quickest way to shift the atmosphere from ordinary to festive. A handmade candle brings a soft, glowing warmth that settles into the room, casting gentle shadows and creating a sense of calm. It’s the kind of light that makes everything feel a little more magical.

Two festive scented candles labeled “Christmas Tree” and “Log Fire” sit on a cosy surface in front of a glowing fireplace, with Christmas greenery and warm golden décor in the background

Bring the scents of the season into your home

Mugs That Matter

There’s something comforting about reaching for the mugs you only use at Christmas. Whether filled with cocoa, coffee, or something a little spiced, they make every drink feel like a small ritual. These little seasonal touches help anchor the feeling of home during the holidays.

Decorative Details

It’s often the subtle, thoughtful accents that set the tone. Ceramic ornaments, garlands, and beautiful table pieces bring warmth into corners that might otherwise go unnoticed. Layering these details adds texture and depth, making your home feel inviting from room to room.

Three ceramic candle snuffers—a singing angel and two reindeer with closed eyes and festive details—are displayed on a textured cloth with scattered red petals, with a decorated Christmas tree softly blurred in the background

Festive candle snuffers 

Create Traditions

Handmade pieces have a way of becoming part of your family’s rhythm. Each year, as you unpack the decorations box, these items return with their memories — the stories, the smiles, the years gone by. Choosing pieces that last helps build traditions that feel meaningful and enduring.

FESTIVE KEEPSAKES

Four hand-painted ceramic Christmas baubles in vibrant colours with gold detailing and velvet ribbon hangers

Hand Painted Baubles

Hand-painted Christmas art — a delicate creation full of colour and charm. Crafted with care, it’s a collectible bauble that brings warmth and gentle festive joy wherever it hangs.

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An orange bone china mug with a cream speech-bubble design on the front, featuring the text “AV THESEN A REET GOOD CHRISTMAS.” The mug sits on a white surface with festive touches like pinecones, red berries, and biscuits in the background.

Reet Good Christmas 

A fine bone china mug — a festive touch steeped in charm and tradition. With cheerful seasonal detail and elegant craftsmanship, it’s a heartfelt way to savour cosy moments or gift a little joy this winter.

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A “Christmas in Yorkshire” reed diffuser and matching candle are styled on a cosy textured surface with dried orange slices, pinecones, and soft neutral decor, creating a warm festive scene.

Christmas Diffuser Set

Christmas in Yorkshire diffuser and candle — a warm blend of orange, clove, and wintery notes, bringing a cosy festive glow to any seasonal setting.

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Festive ceramic candle snuffers — a sweet angel and two reindeer designs, bringing handcrafted warmth and a touch of playful charm to cosy winter moments

Candle Snuffer

Handmade in a characterful reindeer style, it’s a functional snuffer that also stands as a timeless ornament, ready to be brought out each festive season

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Fused-glass winter scenes — textured Christmas trees and a cheerful snowman set in frosted detail, bringing a sparkling touch of handcrafted seasonal charm

Tea Light Holder

Handcrafted fused-glass decorations — shimmering winter scenes with textured trees and cheerful snowmen, capturing  a touch of seasonal magic.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Edge Of The Wolds

Charlotte from Edge of the Wolds stands smiling beside a display of her hand-poured candles, diffusers, and hand-care products, holding one of her candles inside a bright, welcoming shop space

Charlotte Quest is the creative force behind Edge of the Wolds, an artisan brand she lovingly launched in 2021 from her home in East Yorkshire. Rooted in the serene beauty of the Yorkshire Wolds, her brand is dedicated to crafting luxurious, hand-poured candles, elegant diffusers, and nurturing hand-care — each product designed to evoke calm, connection, and a tactile sense of place. With 15 years of experience in retail buying and category management, Charlotte discovered a new calling after becoming a mother. She channelled her professional expertise and heartfelt desire for slower, more mindful living into creating her own line of products — ones that could foster wellbeing through scent, texture, and quiet ritual. From building her own website and online store to carefully choosing sustainable materials and scent blends, Charlotte has built Edge of the Wolds from the ground up with care and intention. Her mission is more than creating home-fragrance and self-care — it’s about inviting people to reconnect with their surroundings, to slow down, and to notice the subtle beauty of the natural world around them.

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Charlotte Quest is the creative force behind Edge of the Wolds, an artisan brand she lovingly launched in 2021 from her home in East Yorkshire. Rooted in the serene beauty of the Yorkshire Wolds, her brand is dedicated to crafting luxurious, hand-poured candles, elegant diffusers, and nurturing hand-care — each product designed to evoke calm, connection, and a tactile sense of place. With 15 years of experience in retail buying and category management, Charlotte discovered a new calling after becoming a mother. She channelled her professional expertise and heartfelt desire for slower, more mindful living into creating her own line of products — ones that could foster wellbeing through scent, texture, and quiet ritual. From building her own website and online store to carefully choosing sustainable materials and scent blends, Charlotte has built Edge of the Wolds from the ground up with care and intention. Her mission is more than creating home-fragrance and self-care — it’s about inviting people to reconnect with their surroundings, to slow down, and to notice the subtle beauty of the natural world around them.

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Celebrate the season with our favourite festive finds — from handcrafted decorations and cosy winter scents to timeless homeware and thoughtful details, each piece chosen to bring warmth, character, and a touch of magic to your home.

Thank you for supporting independent makers and choosing festive creations that celebrate true individuality. These handcrafted pieces bring warmth, soul, and seasonal charm into your home, making every space feel uniquely yours.

Until next time,
The Art & Soul Team