Pinterest Do You Noel?

It's the beginning of December, the chocolate boxes are already doing the rounds and Christmas tunes are cranking up. To get in the festive spirit, we've delved into some seasonal stats and made note of the UK Christmas trends on the up in 2017. Based on what our UK Pinners are saving, here's what's merry and bright...

Pet Gifts +505% – from pooch portraits to kitty stickers and badges – pressies for our pet owners and animal lovers are pawing their way up Pinners' gift lists. Check out this Pet Lovers board for more inspo...

Vegan Biscuits +125% – from Vegan Advent Gingerbread Cookies to Golden Ginger & Turmeric Cookies – there's no better time to dunk your biccie into an almond milk vegan-friendly tea.

Geometric Decorations +428% – Asymmetrical wreaths to laser cut geo baubles, geometric decor is shaping up.

Advent activities +152% – advent doesn't have to be edible, why not try advent activities too? From having a 'den dinner' to 'reading a Christmas story', check out this family friendly DIY activities advent Calendar (with downloadable PDF) from Heather Young. 

Millennial pink continues to have its 2017 moment, making its' way on to your girl squad gift lists too. Pink gifts +349%

Llamas +363%. From felt llama tree decorations to llama home accents and cushions – we're all humming 'fa la lala llama'.

From decorations to DIY gift ideas, here's some more ideas to help bring your festive season to life...

Image credits (in order): Oliver Bonas | Wallflower Aimee | Fall For DIY | Heather Young (Growing Spaces) | Jigsaw | Anthropologie

– Kate Allchin, UK Content & Community Manager, currently saving ideas to Think Ink