Emily Somerville-Ryan is a festive pro. The busy stylist has created gorgeous interior looks for previous Christmas editions of Woman’s Day.This year, we take a sneak peek at Emily’s own cheery décor in the Auckland home she shares with her husband Mark, and their children, Scarlett, 12, Archie, 10, and Bess, eight.
Each year, Emily works with a palette of traditional colours – red, green and white – and gives these classic hues a modern twist with her styling.
She introduces new and handmade decorations every year to add to the collection. But Emily doesn’t discard anything, preferring to keep unused ornaments carefully wrapped in boxes.
“Hang on to old boxes, such as shoe boxes, for storage,” she advises. “Sometimes putting the decorations away takes longer than putting them up!”…