Tree of life

Easier to look after than a Christmas tree and less bulky, an Easter tree will make an attractive addition to your festive home. Stand a twiggy branch in a pot or vase and fill with sand to weight the base. Then enlist the children's help to decorate with yellow bows, painted eggs or fluffy chicks.

John Lewis has a twig tree featuring birds and flowers and a selection of painted wooden eggs to buy online.

Birds and Flowers Easter Tree, £12, www.johnlewis.com