A CHRISTMAS decorations expert from Somerset has unveiled her key trends for the 2021 festive season this month (July 2021).
Trudy Hendy, who is the Christmas decoration buyer for Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm in Langford Budville, has revealed what she expects to see on trees nationwide this Christmas.
Trudy explained: “The headline trend for 2021 will be peacock and turquoise colours, set along with gold. This ranges from baubles and birds to glamourous glitter decorations. It’s a bit Great Gatsby, 1920s flapper style in inspiration. It’s gorgeously decadent and over the top.
“Another trend is arts and crafts, these items are made using wood and resin in the traditional festive colours of red, blue and gold. Think artisan woodsman’s cottage. This is an extension to the soaring popularity in other interior areas this year, with the re-introduction of William Morris’ famous patterns and the Arts and Crafts Movement. It’s also akin to the 1920s but simpler and more tactile than the showier peacock and gold decorations.
“Woodland animals made from wool are set to return again in 2021 in a big way with creatures such as mice, foxes, hedgehogs and squirrels all in attendance. Stag heads and pheasants will be a new addition to the theme this Christmas.
“Another example of bringing the outside in for the festivities, but in a kitsch style, is gnomes! Light up gnomes will still be on trend for Christmas this year. They will range from Nordic elves in forest green to gonks in red and gold with glitter. Some gnomes will be sitting, some standing and others with dangly legs. Plenty to choose from!
“We have added lots of other light up items to our collection this year too ranging from lanterns, Santas, reindeers and snowmen to stars.
“I also mustn’t forget to mention glass decorations – in 2021 they come with lots of glitter, dancing bits, musical hats and animals. You couldn’t possibly ask for anything more.
“As well as making sure your decorations are perfect for the celebrations, it’s also important to make sure the lights on your tree look good as well. Last year our pastel glow warm tree lights were very popular, so this year we have added two new colourways called ‘aurora’, which is a lighter shade of the pastel, and ‘jolly holly’, which is red and green.
“We will also have diamond lights in multicolour with different sizes. Plus, lots of firefly lights in warm white, as well as numerous battery-powered lights in-stock too.”
Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, which is well-known for its home grown, freshly cut Christmas trees, is a family run 40-acre farm that is located close to the nature reserve Langford Heathfield, a mile outside of Langford Budville in Somerset.
The family-run farm, owned and run by Reg Hendy and his wife Ann and their two sons and daughters-in-law, Shaun, Trudy, Nick and Clare. The family has been growing and selling Christmas trees for more than 20 years.
Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm will be planning to open the Christmas shop on Saturday, November 13 where a small selection of Christmas trees will be available. The full range of trees from the barn will be on offer from Saturday, November 20.
For further details about Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, which is based at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville near Wellington, please call 01823 400476, visit www.langfordlakes.co.uk.
