So, is your place looking merry and bright yet? "Christmas is one of the few times in the year that we can go 'all out' with decorating our house," said Tanya Ivanchenko, head teacher of interior design at TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore. But what if you're on a budget, or committed to reducing the amount of extra "stuff" in your life? "My fundamental advice is to choose a specific theme to give your home interior a well-considered and cohesive look," says Tanya, suggesting the following household items which could be repurposed for Christmas.