Decorating Your Home For Christmas With ANTA
Christmas at home is made up of small moments: the table laid and waiting before everyone sits down, a new decoration finding its place on the tree, a stack of leftovers ready for Boxing Day. We’ve pulled together our favourite pieces from the ANTA collection, along with a few ideas for using them, to help you create a home that looks beautiful, works hard over the festive season and feels ready for whoever walks through the door.
Christmas Table Setting Ideas with ANTA Stoneware
Christmas dinner is the centerpiece of the day, and the table deserves to feel just as special as the food. Our stoneware designs are made to complement one another, so you can mix them for a table full of character. Let Holly take centre stage as the star of the show, bring in Gordon Brown for a touch of classic tartan, and add Blaeberry’s colourful, fun spongeware for a playful pop.
But our stoneware isn’t just for looking at. It’s made to work as hard as you do over the festive season. Our baking dishes go straight from the oven to the table, so your roast potatoes and stuffing can be served in style without an extra dish to wash. Once dinner’s done, cover the leftovers and pop them in the fridge, as the dishes are sized to fit neatly on the shelf. Everything is oven and microwave and oven safe, so come Boxing Day, simply reheat and serve in the same dish. And because it’s easy to clean, you’ll spend less time at the sink and more time with your family.
Ceramic Christmas Decorations: Tree, Table and Gift Toppers
Our ceramic decorations are the little details that go a long way, and they’re one of the most versatile things you can buy this Christmas.
Hang letters, trees and stars on the tree for a handcrafted, heirloom feel, or spell out a festive word among the branches. Because they’re ceramic, they’ll be brought out year after year. At the table, thread each guest’s initial onto ribbon around their napkin and it becomes a place card they can take home. Tied onto a wrapped present, a decoration turns one gift into two.
Why not pick up a full set of initials for the whole family? They also make perfect stocking fillers and Secret Santa gifts, all under £16.
Cosy, Layered and Put Together: Throws, Cushions and Extra Seating
Soft furnishings are the quickest way to make a home feel cosy and ready for Christmas. Drape a throw over the sofa or the end of the guest bed, refresh your cushions in rich festive tones, and mix two or three tartans in a shared colour palette for a look that feels considered rather than matched. Finish with one of our Christmas candles for a warm, festive glow.
When family arrive, seating can quickly run short. Our cubes offer extra seats by the fire, then work as a footstool or side table for the rest of the year. Topped with a cushion, they look as good as they are useful.
A throw or cushion also makes a lovely gift for someone who loves their home, and it’s one they’ll use every winter.
The Scent of Christmas
Nothing sets the mood quite like candlelight. Our Northern Lights Christmas candle scent fills the room with the warm, festive scent of sweet orange and spiced cinnamon, the kind of fragrance that instantly feels like Christmas. Light one on the dinner table as guests arrive, place one on the mantelpiece to glow through the evening, or save one for a quiet night in with a film and a blanket. Group two or three together on a tray with a sprig of greenery for an effortless centrepiece.
Each candle is poured into one of our stoneware bowls and beakers, so it looks beautiful on display and fits right in with the rest of your Christmas table. Once the candle has burned down, the stoneware lives on as a keepsake to enjoy long after the festive season.
They also make a lovely gift, ready to wrap and perfect for anyone who loves a cosy home. Add a ceramic decoration for an extra special touch.
A Little Magic for Little Ones
Christmas Eve is full of magic for children, and our children’s stoneware helps make the night before Christmas even more special. Pour a glass of milk into our little frog mug, place a biscuit on a matching plate, and leave it out by the fireplace for Santa (with a carrot for the reindeer, of course). It’s the kind of tradition children remember for years, and something they’ll look forward to setting out every Christmas Eve.
Of course, it’s not just for Santa. A warm cup of milk and a biscuit before bed makes the perfect treat as excitement builds the night before the big day. And because our stoneware is microwave safe, warming that bedtime milk couldn’t be easier.
Our kids’ stoneware also makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Playful, charming and made to be used every day, it’s a present that brings a smile at breakfast long after Christmas is over. Pair the mug and plate together for a gift that feels complete.
Make It Your Christmas
Whether you’re hosting the whole family or enjoying a quiet one at home, a few thoughtful touches make all the difference. And if you’re still ticking names off your list, our collection is full of gifts they’ll treasure long after the wrapping paper is gone: a Northern Lights candle for the friend who loves a cosy night in, a wool throw for anyone who’s always cold, stoneware for the keen cook, or a ceramic decoration with their initial for a personal touch. Explore our website and find something for everyone on your list.
