Tips on how to add some festive foliage into your home this Christmas

Originally from Sweden she came to the UK in 1998 to work as an au pair.

She said: “I set up Nordic Twigs after a short course in floristry which introduced me to the basics of flowers and the basics of setting up a business.

“I love bringing the outside in and I would describe my style as natural and abundant with elegance and texture. Timeless too.

“I work with the seasons and I take inspiration from the Nordic simplicity in interior design and the rich heritage of British architecture, gardens and nature. In other words; Nordic simplicity entwined with British heritage.”

Caroline specialises in weddings and events, but has created displays for smaller dinner parties and bespoke floral installations.

With the festive season upon us Caroline offers some tips to add some Christmas cheer to your home.

Caroline said: “Christmas for me is all about the flowers, foliage and candles. Bringing the outside in creates a cosy and lush feel and it is the one part of the year when it is completely acceptable to go all out.”

Caroline explains that a simple place to start is with a Christmas door wreath as she feels this ‘is where the magic starts and it gives people a taster of what they might find inside’.

Key floral and fauna to incorporate into your home include eucalyptus and Nordic pine.

“The scent is beautiful and it looks fantastic throughout the house,” she explained.

“Foliage takes centre stage at this time of year but nearer Christmas I also decorate my home with cut Amaryllis and hyacinths.

“Once New Year has been and I clear out Christmas, I celebrate new beginnings with one of my favourites, The tulip. There is nothing more beautiful and simple than a vase full of tulips, all on their own.”

A simple but effective way to bring greenery into your home without spending a fortune is to have a big bunch of eucalyptus in a vase. She adds that floral displays don’t have to be complicated or intricate to look amazing.