John Lewis In To The Woods Terranium Tree Decoration

 The John Lewis In To The Woods terranium tree decoration (£7 down to £4.90) is not just a Christmas decoration. Whilst I shall use it as a tree decoration and put some Christmas jewellery gifts in it, I shall also use it as a jewellery box and hang it on a hook next to my dressing table.

It measures 13cm(h), the widest part of the terrarium measures 7cm across and the base 4cm. It is made from glass and brass.  It represents great value - terraniums and insta-friendly props are nortoriously expensive! It is also well made and is a fun way to display  and give out small presents, and eco friendly as the terranium can be used again. It is not longer available online but I have seen it then instore. 

The Snowman and The Snowdog, Raymond Briggs, Colour Changing Water Figure Ornament

The Snowman and the Snowdog colour changing by water figure is £9.99 from The Range.  Inspired by the book The Snowman from Raymond Briggs, he is 22cm in height and needs 4x AAA batteries for the LED lights inside his tummy to work.  The colours change,  glitter and water swirl around inside him.  It is so relaxing to watch! He is bright and eye catching and still looks impresssive when he is not lit up. The only disappointing aspect is the lack of the Snowdog!

I purchased this myself from The Range UK. Original RRP £15, now £9,99.
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M&S Decorations: Light Up Forest Scene In A Bell Jar

This Light Up Forest Scene In A Bell Jar is currently £25 and on the 3 for 2 decorations offer at Marks and Spencer. It would make a great winter table decoration as it features a tree surrounded and sat on by lots of woodland animals. A squirrel, bird and owl sit in the trees' branches whilst a deer, with a squirrel sat on it's bottom, and fox stand next to the tree itself. The pin wire lights that are intertwined in the tree add a warm gentle glow to the scene. The bell jar is glass and cannot be removed from the base.

The lights are powered by 3xAAA batteries which come with the jar.  The switch is on the bottom so the switch is very discrete.  It doesn't come with a box so make sure the customer service assistant wraps it carefully as although it isn't fragile, the jar would probably crack if dropped. It measures 13cm(h) 13cm(depth) and 13 cm (width).

This is a different type of Christmas decoration.  It isn't glittery, sparkly or colourful blown glass.  It is understated and elegant, it looks like there is another world looking out from under that glass jar.  I think it is a winter rather than just a Christmas decoration and it won't be packed away in January but will stay on the table until Spring.

I purchased this item myself.  It is available online and in store.