Make an evergreen Christmas garland

Secure small branches of evergreens onto a length of heavy rope (2cm in diameter) using florist’s wire, covering the wire with foliage as you work.

Tie the wire off against itself at regular intervals to secure.

Hang with pine cones, baubles and ribbons.

Walls in Strong White estate emulsion, £34.50/2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball. Pine garland, to order, Quince. Ribbon, from a selection, Jane Means. Baubles, from a selection, Paperchase. Antique wooden bench and baskets, from a selection, Lewes Flea Market. Wrapping papers, from a selection, Caroline Gardner. Converse trainers, £47.99, Office

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