It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Is it just me and my Scandi ways, or does everyone else get seriously excited for Ikea's Christmas collection every year too...? Having worked for interior magazines back home in Norway years ago, every year, one of the biggest moments of excitement work-wise was seeing how Ikea saw this year's Christmas – and what lovely things they would have in their collection. And now, I still get that same sense of festive rush when I finally get to have a sneak peek – and having just viewed some of the first images to drop from their Christmas 2020 collection, let me assure you, it's a good one. Ikea's Christmas collection 2020 features colourful glass décor, adorable cookie cutters, paper star lights, a minimalistic bamboo Christmas tree and artificial Christmas tree produced with at least 30 percent plastic from renewable sources. Why not decorate your home with a minimalistic bamboo tree in lieu of a traditional Christmas tree? The Ikea Christmas Collection 2020 focuses on creating memories with your loved ones over the festive season, whether that’s during Christmas, New Year or any other festive gathering. Cosy, warm, festive – we adore this festive season at Ikea. Savouring the moments is what Ikea's 2020 Christmas collection is all about. Feeling festive just looking at these? I know! I love the nostalgic colours and patterns – they speak to my Scandi roots, for sure. And what is Christmas without a gingerbread house!?