This Christmas, Annie invites you to step into the winter woodland with her Woodland Christmas 2026 collection, inspired by nature, folk art and the joy of making things by hand. Using Chalk Paint™, the collection brings colourful hand-painted birds, playful patterns and gathered greenery together to create decorations full of personality and charm.

With its rich colour palette and folk-art details, Woodland Christmas feels both nostalgic and contemporary and will bring a little woodland wonder into your home.

“I’ve always loved the joyful colours and patterns of folk art. For this Christmas collection, I wanted to capture that playful spirit, using Chalk Paint to bring woodland birds and greenery to life with colourful, characterful, handmade decorations.” – Annie Sloan

Inspired by the woodland

The natural world is at the heart of this year’s theme. Foraging for wild foliage, gathering greenery from the forest and bringing the outdoors inside are the start point. Evergreen wreaths and chandeliers create a beautiful backdrop for decorations that are anything but ordinary.

Annie’s love of birds also plays a central role. Drawing on the joyful simplicity of folk art, she has created bird designs featuring and celebrates the charm and individuality of handmade objects.

A joyful palette of Christmas colours

Annie has chosen a rich, warm palette inspired by the natural world, combining deep, earthy shades with brighter, more unexpected accents.

Burgundy and Aubusson Blue bring depth and richness, while Sandalwood Red and Barcelona Orange introduce warmth and energy. Louis Blue and Old Ochre offer softer contrasts, complemented by Amsterdam Green and Capability Green as accent colours. A touch of gold adds a festive glimmer.

“Christmas is such a wonderful time to play with colour. I wanted this Chalk Paint palette to feel warm and nostalgic, but also bright and unexpected. I love combining colours you might not immediately think of putting together – that’s often when the magic happens!” – Annie Sloan

The joy of making Christmas your own

At the heart of the collection is the pleasure of creating something yourself. Annie has designed eight projects, from Christmas stockings and tree decorations to garlands, napkin rings, candle holders, table decorations, wrapping paper and a Christmas chandelier. Transform your Christmas tree, create a festive table setting or add a personal touch to your gift wrapping.

Whether you try one project or embrace the whole collection, Woodland Christmas is an invitation to slow down, experiment with colour and enjoy the pleasure of making something unique.

We hope you find inspiration for creating your own colourful, folk-inspired Christmas with Annie Sloan.