Christmas cards, place cards, seasonal greetings - as always, in the festive weeks in the run-up to Christmas, writing is very much "in".

A few contemplative words of welcome on display on the hall table or mantelpiece, artistically styled place cards on the dinner table, traditional gift tags or Christmas greetings passed on to good friends and relations - these are what make Christmas so special.

And, to ensure that the messages reach their respective addressee both safely and smudge-free, high-quality products such as the STAEDTLER triplus gel-liner are perfect for adding the decorative touches with.

Main colours this year are the traditional Christmas red and green combined with a hint of rustic charm. STAEDTLER's triplus gel-liners in glittery gold and silver guarantee heavenly decorative effects and perfectly complement another of this year’s key colours, creamy white, and key motifs, angels - perfect for generating an atmosphere of sophistication.

The main design trends this Christmas are, on the one hand, a rather cool, sober style and, on the other hand, a romantic look.

Angel decorations with feathery wings on the cover of greetings cards, for example, are very much "in".

Not to mention the elk which has, meanwhile, become a classic symbol of the Christmas season. It can be seen waving from the front of Christmas cards, dangling from Christmas tree branches and also makes a very useful place card holder.

Whether decorated with a few warm words of welcome or the name of the respective guest, the elk never fails to create a truly festive atmosphere.

Another classic is the Christmas tree bauble - whether matt, shiny or transparent! 

Deco specialists combine them with dried citrus fruit, bits of wood and petals, even orchids.

Elks, angels, stars or other Christmas motifs can be drawn on baubles using STAEDTLER Lumocolor permanent pens. 

A suggestion for a quick table decoration: using the Lumocolor all-round pens, baubles can be transformed in no time at all into original-looking place cards!

If they are to be used on more than one occasion, the names should be written using Lumocolor non-permanent universal pens.

Then the glass surface of the baubles can be wiped clean again afterwards, ready for next time.