Star Struck
03/11/2017

Words: Polly

Photos: Nkuku, Graham & Green, Abigail Ahern, The White Co, Tramps, Popham Design

One of the trends that has some staying power (other than pineapples, which I thought would last a season – who knew) are stars. Following on from white hearts, which ultimately became a bit too shabby chic for my taste; stars have an ethereal, magical quality that evokes joy.

They have long been associated with mythology, spirituality and religious iconography, as well as representing many a lost loved one. Perhaps this is why, in its many forms, the simple star has captured our hearts and crept into interiors beyond Christmas time.

Here’s a few ideas for the festive season and beyond:
Chatari Mesh Stars by Nkuku (From £39.95)
These mesh stars (main image above) caught my eye for their slightly imperfect artisan quality. They look great as they are, but what’s really clever is you can pop things inside them. Try fairy lights for a star shaped lamp, florists dried oranges for a scented Christmas decoration, small baubles would add reflective charm, or half fill with straw, top with toy animals and a manger et voila, a unique nativity scene. Or…think outside the ‘star’ and suspend mini tree decorations from them. Beyond the festive season they’d look lovely in the garden, tucked within a border, on a fence, or lined with moss and plants for a star shaped display (bear in mind they will weather). Back indoors arrange Lego characters for a kids room, insert 70’s polaroid photos for a vintage look, or display them just as they are. The possibilities are endless. Oh, and they can be wall-hung as well.
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Abesso Star Pots by Nkuku (From £12.95)
Also by Nkuku are these little gems that’ll make your desk rock. So simple but really effective; they’d make a great gift for the super organised, or those of us who need a little help with that.

Beaded Star from The White Company (£65.00)
I bought this oversized 1mtr star from The White Company a few years ago and still enjoy it. For eons I dreamed of a wooden floor with oversized, floorstanding pieces propped against the wall, making this star the perfect piece for the study. Here, I’ve teamed it up with a vintage oak stool and chunky throw from Soho Home, Book pictures from Kelly Hoppen, Geo throw from Rosara and matt black walls. Since sharing on insta I’ve have had so many requests on where to buy the star and at last I can report that the show-stopping bestseller is available once more at The White Company. Designed in-house and made from silver glass beads, hand-threaded around a sturdy metal frame, it has a subtle reflective quality. Featuring a white organza tie ready to hang in a large window, on a wall or above the fireplace for a contemporary statement. If you love it, buy it before it goes!

Star Dining Chair from Rockett St George (£135.00)
With a retro feel, these star dining/study chairs are comfortable while making a design statement. Also available in off-white so you can mix the two for a cool monochrome scheme.