Today, we're going on a journey up North to the cosy home of Viktoria Holmgren in UmeÃ¥. Sweden. Viktoria is a dab hand at DIY and there are so many lovely creative ideas around her home at Christmas time. Wreaths, stars, bouquets and small embellishments all feature in each room of the house, making it a warm, inviting and 'mysigt' place to be, even when it's cold outside. Let's take a look! 
At Christmas time, Swedes love to go all out, even swapping normal pendant lights for wreaths or stars like this one by Watt & Veke. 
A sidetable in the kitchen has been transformed into a festive bar with glasses and plates at the ready! My Mum does this too in her house in London and it creates such a lovely vibe - like there could be a party any minute! I do love a home bar, how about you"  There's something special about vintage glasses like these. I have set from the 1930s at home. Viktoria has made candleholder embellishments out of metal leaves to enhance her usual candlestick holders at Christmas - such a lovely idea! 
Wreath making is on the cards year round in Viktoria's home. In December boxwood or eucalyptus are the preferred material! 
A simple bouquet of eucalyptus hangs in the study. It would be equally nice placed in the shower to allow the steam to release the aroma - a perfect way to freshen up in winter! 
I love these little mini Christmas trees - they are so simple and take up next to no space. Look at the little mic...