Host the Perfect Christmas with Debenhams
Now I don’t want to panic anyone but there are only 7 Fridays left until Christmas, but if like me you are completely unready never fear, because as well as helping you sort all your presents, the amazing Debenhams can help you get ready for all the guests who may be coming to your door this year and sort out the perfect Christmas.
Last year Debenhams helped me get my workspace ready and this year we took it a step further as they helped me prepare for the great Christmas dinner, providing me all the things I needed to help cook up a storm in the kitchen.
Prepping for the Perfect Christmas Cake.
If your family are anything like mine (bar Ash) they will love a good Christmas cake, in fact, my Mum makes an amazing one, but of course a good Christmas cake needs to sit for a while. So you need to get prepping it early and Debenhams have a whole host of Christmas cookware* to help you.
I personally fell for the Ashley Thomas – set of four multi-coloured measuring spoons*, which will look quite nice hanging on the wall in the kitchen when not in use. Hey, I might even look like I know something about cooking then, with utensils around the place. Now, of course, every good cake needs a good tin to sit and bake in and hands up I don’t own one, so of course, I needed a good one and the Ultimum 8″ Loose Base Round Cake Tin* is perhaps the perfect tin to get baking with this year.
A Helping Hand on Christmas Day.
Do you ever feel like you are running out of places to cook everything when it comes to cooking the Christmas dinner itself? Then how about enlisting the help of a slow cooker, for instance, this 3.5l slow cooker with chalkboard outer from Russell Hobbs* is not just for Christmas but for the whole year and can help you warm up your Christmas pud while you worry about what needs to be in the oven (and when) for your main meal.
Have the Main Meal Down.
When it comes to the main meal itself there are of course some essentials items, such a roasting tray* for the meat of your choice, though I have to admit we seem to change what meat we go for every year. No roast dinner is ever complete (in my mind) without Yorkshire puddings, and every household no matter the time of year needs a good Yorkshire pudding tin* and of course, it all needs to be topped off with a good round of gravy from a mighty fine gravy boat* filled with lashings of gravy made to perfection in a roasting tin.
I personally don’t drink alcohol at all, for me, it isn’t something that reacts well with my body and perhaps the medication I am on, so I choose not to drink it. So when it comes to a good meal, the perfect drink is either tea or a nice juice. So instead of some really nice looking wine glasses, I decided to go for these frosted tumblers*, which while perfect for everyday use, also seem to fit in with the Christmas theme quite well.
Over the years I have seen many beautiful table arrangements* for tables, but in my mind, I do love a good a candle and this punched silver coloured tea light holder from John Rocha* looks beautiful with the sparkling poinsettias.
Dessert Delights.
Sometimes after the weight of a Christmas dinner, followed by Christmas pudding all you fancy on an evening is a good mince pie, so why not deck the table out with another round of crackers*, grab the fancy Christmas plates* ( don’t forget to shout MINE for the animal you want) and pass out in front of the TV watching Doctor Who.
For those who are putting family or friends up over the Christmas season as well as offering up Christmas dinner, Debenhams have a whole host of Christmas bedding* on offer, including some really cute animal-based designs and some wonderfully warm blankets and throws.
So there are a few ideas for helping through the perfect Christmas with Debenhams, however, you can, of course, check out the whole of their Christmas department* for more ideas.
What do you think of these perfect Christmas ideas with Debenhams, is there anything you would like to have for this year?
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This post contains items gifted from Debenhams to help with the making of this post.
Oh, I never think to use a slow cooker to help out on Christmas day. Such a good idea! Tx
I haven’t even begun to think about Christmas yet! Can tell Christmas at your house would be amazing!
Only 6 weeks till Christmas this year has flown by xx
I like the look of that gravy boat – it’s the one thing we haven’t got and can never seem to find!
Debenhams is so sweet for having this kind of offerings for their valued customers. I like their new wares, my Mom will definitely love them!
These cooking tools sound very helpful and convenient. I would love to use them to prepare food for my next party. Thanks for sharing.
Is Debenhams a department store where you live? If so, it looks like they have a lot of things you like and that’s great.
So many cute designs for the Holiday! I see they even ship to Canada!! Time for some shopping! lol
This company has some wonderful choices. I love bringing out the good dishes and pans for the holidays.
I think you made a wonderful choice in getting the tumblers. Those work for many drinks and doesn’t limit you like wine glasses would.
Those frosted tumblers are adorable! Wine would go well in them too so it’s a win/win!
They really are a tumbler you can use for everything I think.
Debenhams is so sweet for having this kind of offerings for their valued customers. I like their new wares, my Mom will definitely love them!
I love those measuring spoons. It is crazy that Christmas is getting so close. I’m not exactly ready but I guess that I don’t have a choice. We always do Thanksgiving and Christmas with my husband’s extended family. It is a ton of fun.
They are so cute aren’t they – the fact Christmas is coming at us so quickly now is so disconcerting.
Debenhams look like they have such fab items in store for Christmas – I love those plates!
The plates are lovely aren’t they – we did have a game trying to get them out the box though haha!
Yorkshire puddings are probably my favourite part of any roast. A good quality baking tin that keeps heat well is essential!
There is nothing like a good Yorkshire is there, it helped keep them lovely and warm.
Some brilliant tips and after getting over the time till Christmas, im starting to plan now
It is coming at us so quickly isn’t it, I can’t believe we are in November already.
Wow! Everything looks so festive! Never too early to start planning!
It made me feel all ready for Christmas I have to admit!
Everything looks and sounds amazing. This is one of my favorite holidays because you get to spend a lot of time with friends and family. Of course the food is always amazing too!
I have to agree I love the fact you can spend so much time with family and friends over Christmas.
Those spoons are supper cute wish I hadn’t bought some already. I’m currently looking for Christmas bedding so will have a look at Debenhams and see what choices they have x
They have some lovely bits – there’s one with dogs over which is AMAZING!
I need to replace all my pans and roasting tins as they are a little worse for wear now having had them for 8 years. I’ll have to look in Debenhams for them now as they look great. You dinner looks so tasty.
They really are good quality, I’m sure we will be using them for many years to come now.
Your Xmas decoration looks amazing 🙂 I can’t wait to start decorating the whole house!
Thank you so much, it is fun isn’t it when you can get out the Christmas decs!
I love the little details of the spoons. The holidays are fast approaching these look like great products to prep for it.
They are so cute aren’t they and it is great they can be used any time of year as well.
Those multi-colored measuring spoons look adorable as well as the Christmas themed tableware. And of course, the food looks delicious also those yummy looking desserts.
They are so nice aren’t they – I’ve never seen some quite as colourful before.
Love those spoons and plates. Will check Debenhams!
Definitely do they have so much lovely stuff on offer 🙂
Wow! Everything we need is in Debenhams. Great suggestions, I think I need to plan for Christmas now, time flies!
They really do have everything you need, such a great department store.
npw u r getting me excited for the holidays! ur photos looks festive particularly the spoons!
Glad I have got you excited for the festive season as well 🙂