It’s that time of year again. The time to get out the Christmas decorations, put up the tree and go shopping! For many, it can be hard to know the best ways to do this while still being kind to the planet. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. We’ve compiled some information which may help you this holiday season and you can enjoy still feeling super festive!
First up, the Tree. Decorating the tree is one of the best parts of Christmas. It’s a chance to be creative and have fun while making your home look festive and welcoming. For an eco Christmas tree, opt for a live Christmas tree with the root ball attached as this is the best way to stay environmentally-friendly. You can then keep this potted, and keep it outside and return and reuse next year. We’ve also got you covered with some tips on how to decorate your Christmas tree. First, choose a theme. This will help you decide what kind of decorations to use. Popular themes include traditional, modern, vintage, rustic, and minimalist. Once you’ve chosen a theme, it’s time to start decorating! Choose LED Christmas lights instead of traditional incandescent lights. LED lights use less energy and last longer. Have a look in the local charity shops, often you can find hidden gems that are second hand and a great way to reuse. Go Foraging. Pine cones can be found most places and these look amazing with silver or gold varnish and string on the tree.
Next is a ‘Biggy’. Shopping for Christmas. Bring your own reusable shopping bags or eco tote bags when you go Christmas shopping. Always bring more than you think you’ll need as you never know if you’ll get carried away shopping! For eco options and to support small businesses, shop at farmers markets or local stores. You may find your local towns are running Christmas markets or head to some UK favourites such as: Bath, Chichester or Manchester. Read this article to see the best ones around.
The best gifts under the tree are the ones that keep on giving. That’s why Resident Pheasant has created specific Christmas Tree Chocolates with a Christmas themed box so it looks so wonderful and eye-catching under the tree and offers something for all ages. Christmas tree chocolates are a must to make your tree look inviting and are great to offer welcomed guests. Whether they opt for the Christmas Stollen Chocolate that’s vegan or Christmas Milk Chocolates, there really is something for everyone. Our tip is to cut out the beautiful packaging print designs and make origami Christmas tree chocolate decorations…but without the chocolate! Whether you’re looking for something special as a chocolate stocking filler, or you want to give the gift of chocolate to someone you care about, there are plenty of options to choose from. Check out the full range here.
Christmas drinks are a must to get you in the mood for a jolly time. Mulled wine, Irish crème and a Christmas hot chocolate mug filled with Caramel Sea Salt deliciousness is the way forward. Imagine cosying up on the sofa in front of your newly decorated tree, sipping a sweet, caramel heaven of hot chocolate. For chocolate fanatics, we recommend our Hot Chocolate Bomb set as they make a great family treat to have in front of favourite Christmas films.
The bombs can even fit in your luggage if you’re off to the ski slopes so after a hard days work it makes the best treat. It’s also the perfect treat to enjoy from home as it is INCREDIBLY tasty topped with whipped cream and shavings of the Resident Pheasant Caramel Sea Salt bar.