Neighbours on a street in Somerset are in for a surprise with one resident taking a sparkly approach to the festive season.
Thirty-two-year-old Hannah Cape has been dressing up her front door celebrating the comings and goings of the seasons for years.
But she is best known for going all-out at Christmas time.
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The faux florist from Minehead, Somerset, has ruffled feathers in the past with her gingerbread and nutcracker-themed displays, which have been deemed “tasteless and tacky” in the past.
This year, the theme is disco and glitter.
Hannah might be keen for a bright display but she’s aware that her neighbours don’t like it.
But she thinks they might change their tune in 2024.
“My husband and I got married earlier this year – our wedding theme was pink [and] orange with disco balls, so I wanted the challenge of creating a Christmas door with the same theme,” Hannah, who is also known as ‘Artificial Hannah’ online, told What’s The Jam.
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“[I want] it to bring fun into Christmas.”
“It’s not to everyone’s taste but the colour and fun should make people smile.
“[I think] the majority will say it looks pretty but I’m sure I’ll have a few neighbours who hate it.
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“Or find it distasteful – but only five houses drive past to see it.”
This year’s glitter ball theme might be Hannah’s brightest yet – and she’s been savvy with her spending by recycling products from previous decorations.
All in all, the amazingly festive door cost her just £200 to create.
Hannah said: “I’ve re-used all the pine from last year’s display.
“The Nutcracker is from three years ago.
“But he’s had a makeover from the local paint shop, so he matches the door perfectly.
“All I had to buy was the baubles and flowers, which came to around £200.“
The waste will be minimal, too.
Hannah said: “After the display is finished, the flowers will all be re-used.
“The only waste will be a few cable ties.
“Nothing gets wasted [except for] maybe a few floppy orange slices!
“I’ve had zero time [to decorate the door for other events this year, because] wedding planning and work took up all my time.
“So, I just focused on Christmas.”
