Christmas at M&S - Current Homeware

I wanted to find some existing Christmas orientated dining wear M&S already sell but at this time of year I found it pretty much impossible. So I decided to look at their kitchen wear now, so I would be able to pick accordingly, the items I feel would be best suited for a christmas dinner. I went for the plain kitchen wear set so if I was to translate a design onto it, It wouldn't clash with an existing design. I intend to buy some kitchen wear from M&S to be able to put my design onto, or photograph to photoshop it onto.

Serving dishes:

Table lines and accessories :

Dining Wear:

Christmas at M&S - Decorations

http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/christmas-decorating-essential-checklist-00000000002110/index.html

A list of al of the Christmas decorations as recommended by above website (a few of my own added)

Ornaments (Baubles)
Tinsel
Tree Skirt
Lights
Artifical Garland
Candles
Linens (Napkins, placemats, table runners, tableclothes)
Holiday serving platters or dishware
Calender
Doormat
Crackers
Bows
Card Holder
Ceiling Decoration (hanging down)
Wreath

Things I could possibly design as part of the collection:

Baubles
Candles
Napkins
Placemats
Table runners
Tableclothes
Serving Platter
Dishware _Side plate, dinner plate, Dessert plate, serving plate / dish)
Coasters
Mugs
Calender
Crackers
Paper Ceiling decoration

and a few extra:

Cake stand
Salt and papper pt
Gravy Boat
Napkin Ring
Wine Glasses
Tumblers

Christmas at M&S - Publication Inspiration

So I've now decided I want o create a crafting publication providing students with wacky cheap festive craft ideas to decorate their student homes and celebrate. I couldn't find any other book like it (which is a good thing) but found several aimed at a much older generation:

Web Link:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Crafting-In-No-Time/dp/1907563784

Christmas at M&S - Inspiration

Some of the design work I've come across which I feel could relate back to students, some of the items could potentially re-create and re-craft to be placed within the book.

Christmas at M&S - Series Nemo

I came across Series Nemo's work and instantly fell in love with both its christmas packaging, and a beautiful wine publication. Each possess a style I would like to emulate in my own work, the publication especially, its quality, high finish and watercolour style on the front.

Christmas at M&S - Dashwood christmas playing cards

http://lovelypackage.com/dashwood-playing-cards/#more-22459

I really like the style of the illustration and type within this series of playing cards, I feel it fits my target audience of students and would like to consider both the product and style within my publication / pack.

Christmas at M&S - A student Christmas

Just a few student related festive antics. I would love to be able to publish these ideas into some form of pack or book for students to try out over the festive season.