In full bloom

“Christmas at my place is always very colourful. Pinks, reds, orange and lime greens – it’s not very traditional. I even have a pink Christmas tree at home that I love. I wanted the arrangement to reflect something I would have at home – boisterous, beautiful and fun.” Sean Cook, Mr Cook

“Aria” dinnerware and Christmas baubles from Papaya. “Lismore Essence” Champagne saucers and Royal Doulton “Mode” tumblers from Waterford Wedgwood. Background canvas painted in Dulux “Charcoal Chintz” half-strength. Industrial table from Loft. All other props stylist’s own.

“I wanted to create something inspired by nature, our love of being outdoors and our love of surrounding ourselves with the bush or the ocean or the mountains. This wreath made from boab skeleton leaves is a celebration of nature, its beauty and simplicity to be enjoyed in abundance over the festive season.” Tracey Deep, Tracey Deep Floral Sculptures, (02) 9318 1177

Antique French door from Elements I Love.

“I love roses and tree peonies. For me this brings back memories of Christmas Day, gathering flowers from my grandparents’ garden and placing small bouquets around the house. I would place them on the table in little vases and glasses found in their beautifully displayed glass cabinets. Roses are always part of my Christmas.” Simone Gooch, Fjura

Entrée plate from The Fortynine Studio. Vase florist’s own.

“I like the idea of architectural floral arrangements. This is my version of a gothic Christmas. There is a medieval sense of decadence and absurdity, particularly when using such a vast number of roses to celebrate this one day in the year. I’m Italian, though, so it figures.” Lisa Cooper, Doctor Cooper Studio

Cupboard from Ici et Là . Fairy lights stylist’s own.

“Christmas in summer always reminds me of eating fresh berries for dessert. Bougainvillea flowers are a quintessential Sydney-backyard summer flower. Though they don’t last very long once cut, their raspberry-coloured lantern and tinsel-like blooms are so festive. I adore the colour.” Aleksandra Schutz, Aleksandra

Handwritten card by Aleksandra. Industrial table from Loft. “Mode” tumblers from Waterford Wedgwood. All other props stylist’s own.

“December for me is all about summer, full of fresh, light greens and whites. I wanted to show a strong garden feeling, like when friends and family lovingly bring you hand-cut offerings from their garden. It’s very much a reflection of my family’s Christmas gatherings, very chilled, an organised chaos almost, but with some beauty and magic thrown in.” Myra Perez, My Violet

Crapaud armchair from Ici et Là . Background canvas painted in Dulux “Charcoal Chintz” half-strength. Glass Christmas baubles from Papaya. Vase florist’s own. All other props stylist’s own.