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How to Prune a Christmas Tree (UK Guide): When & How to Shape Your Tree Like a Pro

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  BY THE LONDON HOME EDIT  Stop settling for a sparse tree! Achieving this perfectly shaped, magazine-worthy look in a cozy UK living room is easier than you think. Click through to discover our secret hacks for shaping, lighting, and decorating your tree to look truly luxurious this season! Introduction Pruning a Christmas tree might sound like something only gardeners or professional stylists do, but it’s one of the easiest ways to transform an ordinary tree into something beautifully shaped, symmetrical, and display-ready. Whether you’ve chosen a real fir from a UK garden centre or you’re working with a well-loved artificial tree, a little thoughtful trimming and shaping can make your tree look fuller, more elegant and perfectly prepared for lights, baubles, and ribbons. In this UK-focused 2025 guide, we’ll walk through how and when to prune a Christmas tree, how to shape both real and artificial varieties, the tools professionals recommend, and expert styling techniques yo...
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The Ultimate Guide to Secret Santa Gift Ideas UK Under £10 (2026 Edition)

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  By The London Home Edit  Looking for cute Secret Santa gifts under £10? This festive flat lay shows the trending picks everyone’s grabbing — from cosy socks to the popular Secret Santa mug.  Introduction + Why Secret Santa Is So Hard in the UK Secret Santa should be one of the most joyful, easy-going Christmas traditions… but if we’re being completely honest, it usually comes with a bit of pressure. In the UK especially, Secret Santa is a delicate sport. Whether it’s for your workplace, your family gathering, or your friendship group, you’ve basically got one shot to impress someone with a gift that’s thoughtful, funny, practical, or at the very least—not awkward. And the real challenge? Doing it all for under £10. If you've ever found yourself sitting on the sofa scrolling through Amazon at 1am, whispering “What on earth do I buy a coworker I barely know for a tenner??”… trust me, you are not alone. That pre-Christmas gift panic is universal. And in 2026, the pressure...
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