Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<p>Never let anyone tell you handmade isn&#8217;t luxe. Just take a look at these gorgeous handmade Christmas decorations crafted by local makers. Muddy&#8217;s scoured the local Christmas markets and curated an edit of a dozen dazzling decorations to dangle from your tree this Christmas.</p>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-Toadstool-x.jpg" alt="COPPER toadstool christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Little hanging toadstool</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Currently dazzling visitors to Chatsworth’s Enchanted Garden, these cool copper toadstool decorations are hard to resist. Made by hand from a little workshop in Crich, each one is crafted from lightweight clay with copper gilding that gives a lustrous shine and topped off with a velvet ribbon.</p><p>£9</p><p><a href="https://winningworks.co.uk/collections/christmas/products/little-hanging-tiadstool" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-bowbeaus-x.jpg" alt="rabbit with crown christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Bowbeaus party animal</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>We love this bunny with a bow tie and sparkling gold crown. You might recognise the trademark glittery gorgeousness of Derbyshire-based Beaubows, from the local Fabulous Places markets. Pick from a tasteful, muted palette of pale pink, grey or green for the dickie bow.</p><p>£19</p><p><a href="https://www.bowbeaus.co.uk/collections/christmas/products/rabbit-hanging-decoration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/xmas-decs-mittens-x.jpg" alt="ceramic mittens christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Ceramic Mittens</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Cosy up your Christmas tree with this cute pair of red mittens. Handmade in Wirksworth from Earthenware clay and finished in a bright crackle glaze, each mitten has an inlaid lace band which adds depth and texture.</p><p>£8</p><p><a href="https://www.thewirksworthpotterycompany.co.uk/products/handmade-ceramic-pair-of-mittens-christmas-decoration-in-candy-cane-red" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-copper-misteltoe-x.jpg" alt="copper mistletoe christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Copper mistletoe</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Another handmade Christmas decoration causing jaws to drop to the floor at Chatsworth&#8217;s Christmas display, a vast ball of this beautiful copper mistletoe hangs from the grand ceilings there. Snaffle it for yourself on a smaller scale, hanging from a dainty velvet ribbon &#8211; beautiful.</p><p>£8</p><p><a href="https://shop.chatsworth.org/collections/christmas/products/copper-mistletoe-decoration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-wedgwood.jpg" alt="wedgwood snowflake christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Wedgwood festive snowflake</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>At 50 quid, this one is very much an investment piece to be cherished Christmas after Christmas. Delicately crafted from fine bone china, this one is timeless.</p><p>£50</p><p><a href="https://www.wedgwood.com/en-gb/christmas/all-christmas/festive-snowflake-ornament-white-china-1080958" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-darwin-grey-x.jpg" alt="brass bell christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">The tribute bell</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Inspired by the love and loss of their pooch Darwin, this Derbyshire-based textile brand Darwin &amp; Gray has produced these pretty tribute bells that you can personalise. Comes with a printed green ribbon that says &#8216;every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings&#8217;. Sweet.</p><p>£9</p><p><a href="https://www.darwinandgray.com/collections/the-christmas-shop/products/the-in-memory-bell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-Mr-Darcy-x.jpg" alt="mr darcy christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Oh Mr Darcy!</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Bring Austenmania into your home this Christmas with this fabric, gilt-edged figurine of Mr Darcy. Available in Chatsworth shop (where else?).</p><p>£16</p><p><a href="https://shop.chatsworth.org/collections/christmas/products/mr-darcy-decoration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-flying-squirrel-x.jpg" alt="flying squirrel christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Flying squirrel party animal</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>One for those who like a whiff of whimsy on their tree, this cute stainless steel flying squirrel from Handmade Nottingham brings the festive party vibes</p><p>£6.50</p><p><a href="https://www.handmadenottingham.com/collections/christmas-decorations?page=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-make-own-hare-x.jpg" alt="hare christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Wintry wildlife tree decoration</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Ok, so you&#8217;re going to need some serious investment to craft this little DIY beauty, but it could be one to pop on your wish-list for Santa if you fancy yourself as a silversmith hobbyist. The project sheet is a snip at a fiver, but you&#8217;ll need the where-with-all to make it too, so might just need to add a starter tool kit from Nottingham Jewellery School to basket too.</p><p>£5</p><p><a href="https://www.nottinghamjewelleryschool.co.uk/product-page/wintry-wildlife-christmas-tree-decorations-project-sheet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/Xmas-decs-Jane-Kent-frame-x.jpg" alt="mini frame christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Festive frame</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>This handmade miniature frame is a delicate treasure. Hanging from a dainty gold ribbon, it comes in three choices of embroidered Christmas sayings: ‘Merry &amp; bright’; ‘Joy to the world’ and ‘Tis the season’.</p><p>£16</p><p><a href="https://www.janekentstudio.co.uk/product/festive-frames?cat=all" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/xmas-decs-quilled-north-star.jpg" alt="quilled star christmas decoration" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Quilled north star</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>This beautiful hand-crafted star, is made using the ancient art of quilling. The perfect handmade festive decoration to adorn your tree.</p><p>£4</p><p><a href="https://arthurcameron.co.uk/products/quilled-north-star-hanging-decoration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/xmas-decs-macrame.jpg" alt="macrame christmas decorations" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Macramé Christmas Decorations Kit</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Fancy homemade, not just handmade? This super simple macramé kit from Nottingham’s <em>Make and Fable </em>shows you how to create a set of five hanging Christmas decorations in white, red, green and mustard.</p><p>£12</p><p><a href="https://www.handmadenottingham.com/collections/make-and-fable/products/christmas-decorations-kit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy now</a></p></div></div></div></div>



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