Interior designer Rita Konig is known for her charm and welcoming approach; she’ll even invite you into her West London house for design workshops, where she dispenses practical advice (and a glass of Prosecco) on creating “comfortable and beautiful rooms.” If you missed her recent Christmas session on decking the halls, we’re bringing you a virtual workshop with Rita’s top holiday tips?including some favorite English traditions to adopt.
For a schedule of upcoming workshops, go to Rita Konig.
1. Make the mantelpiece merry.

Above: Photograph courtesy of Rita Konig LTD.
No space for a tree" Rita has a clever solution: “I do the mantel when I’m not having a tree; in fact, I first did it because I didn?t feel I had space for a tree, and since we were away for Christmas it didn?t seem worth it to get one,” she says. “Deck the mantel with fir garlands and decorate it with pine cones, candy canes, and Christmas decorations. Then use the fireplace to gather the presents and hang the stockings.” 2. Deck the halls?and the garden

Above: Hang bundles of mistletoe like this one throughout the house, available for $19.50 from Pottery Barn.
Rita hangs aromatic greenery generously throughout her London home?including “a large bunch of mistletoe in the hall tied with ribbon,” she says. And she dresses up existing greenery, too, indoors and out, with lights.
3. Institute a wrapping theme.

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