Entertaining Essentials

It's getting to that busy time of year again, so we have put together some entertaining essentials to make Christmas and summer parties easier.

Aqua & White Christmas 2017

If you are looking for something a bit different to the classic red and green Christmas theme, we have come up with a couple of other looks you are...

Christmas 2017

Christmas 2017

Christmas has swirled into our stores and online, filling shelves with glittering decorations and lush green pine foliage.

Recipe: Peppermint Bark

A great homemade gift idea, this peppermint bark recipe is ridiculously easy to make.

Elf On The Shelf 2016

Our Elves are back at Alfresco this year and looking to get up to more mischief.

Choosing Your Christmas Tree

With Christmas just over a month away, it is time to bring out your tree, decorations, lights and wreaths and start setting up your home for the festive season.

Coral Cove Christmas Decorations

As I write this blog post today I am finding it hard to adequately describe the stunning images you see. his whimsical, sophisticated collection of Christmas has definitely filled...

Christmas Sneak Peek 2016

For all those Christmas fanatics, like us, the wait is almost over. We have been busy working over the past twelve months to bring you a Christmas like no...

Finding Treasures

Our international buyers, Jan and Michael, have a great time globetrotting and finding the best unique finds to bring home to you.

Elf On The Shelf 2015

Santa's Elves have made the long journey from the North Pole and arrived in our stores.

Gift Wrapping Guide

You can make the sometimes daunting task of wrapping lots of presents fun by adding a little creativity and personality to each gift.

Christmas Table

How are you planning on setting your table for Christmas day? A great way of creating a stunning table is to stick to a particular theme or colour palette.

The Alfresco Blog

Our blog is a reading nook with plenty of inspirational images to get your fix of homewares and interior aspirations along with recipes, news, events and more.