It’s been called the most wonderful time of the year. Where everything shines, sparkles, and twinkles in anticipation of the jolly old man with his sack full of gifts. But nowhere is that more evident than in London’s most prestigious neighbourhood of Mayfair. Home to Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and countless other luxury brands, art galleries, and private clubs, each place seems to try and outdo the others with its lights, decor, and Christmas-inspired imagination. Tourists and locals alike take an evening stroll enjoying some of London’s most Instagram-worthy Christmas displays. So even if we can’t afford what twinkles inside, we can certainly bask in what twinkles outside.

My Top 10 Most Incredible, Jaw-Dropping, Christmas Decorations in London’s Most Opulent Neighbourhood of Mayfair.

1. CARTIER 

This is always one of my faves. On New Bond Street, Cartier wraps itself up as a giant gift. Notice the masked security guard in the doorway keeping riffraff like me out.

2. CHANEL

Chanel is channelling their iconic perfume bottle of Chanel No. 5, and its effect is magical.

3.STELLA MCCARTNEY

Dressed in colourful lights and neon Stella McCartney’s flagship store is decked out from street to roof. Plus, in the window, a homage to the lesser-known McCartney, her dad Paul and the boy band he used to play with over fifty years ago

4. ANNABEL’S

Annabel’s never disappoints with its incredible decorations, whatever the time of year. This exclusive private Mayfair club is decked out like a giant gingerbread house with a bit of help from Swarovski.

5. REGENT STREET

Maybe one of London’s most beautiful, awe-inspiring light displays, and certainly the biggest. Giant angels spread their illuminated wings along this famous shopping street for one mile.

6. NEW BOND STREET

Creating a canopy over New Bond Street are illuminated giant white chandeliers and ostrich feathers, giving this prestigious street a grand elegant vibe.

7. SOUTH MOLTEN STREET

As you walk off Oxford Street into Mayfair, there is no more beautiful entrance than these beautiful blue arches.

8. TIFFANY’S

And speaking of blue, what girl (or guy) would not want an iconic blue Tiffany box under her tree? I love their fairytale, dream-inspired decor that sparkles both night and day.

9. OXFORD STREET

On the northern border of Mayfair lies London’s most famous shopping street, Oxford. Each year this busy street changes its lights and decor. This year’s decorations have strings of brightly lit stars that crisscross the road for blocks.

10. FORTNUM & MASON

As England’s oldest department store, Fortnum & Mason has had many years perfecting their flagship store for the holidays. Outside, the facade takes on the theme of a crimson advent calendar, and on the inside, everything you’d expect that shines, sparkles and twinkles.

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I hope that this brought to many of you a glittery glimpse of London during this holiday season. And for those who claim I'm impossible to buy for…may I humbly suggest circling back to 1,2,3, and 8, you know, if you are really stumped.

Ho Ho Ho!