Inside TOWIE star Arg's festive home with famous new girlfriend - from wonky Christmas tree to electric guitar
James Argent invited OK! into his festive home and it is a sight to behold. The 36 year old, who, for the first time, is spending this Christmas with his new girlfriend Nicoline Artursson, 31, gave an insight into his Essex abode.
James, who is also known as Arg, shows off his prized possession in the house. “This is my Christmas tree - as you can see it is slightly wonky," he said. "I actually cut this down myself with my bare hands believe it or not but I can’t take credit for the decorations. That was my girlfriend Nicoline and my mum Patricia. They made it look beautiful. I am proud of it.”
Arg met Nicoline in July while walking to his gig in Marbella and the pair have gone from strength to strength ever since then. Now, the model is very much a part of James’ life, even having her own Christmas stocking on the fireplace.
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“This is the first Christmas me and Nicoline are going to be spending together,” he said. “We are going to make it a real special one to remember. I can't wait to make some amazing memories.”
The wonky Christmas tree is decorated in lavish decorations including giant red bows, Christmas crackers and dazzling silver and white baubles, topped off with shimmering gold Christmas lights.
A white and black grand piano and turquoise electric guitar sits behind the dining room table, which is decorated to the nines with gold, green and white flowers with glass chalices for the four person seated table.
Grinning from ear to ear, Arg said: “The number one wedding singer and party event man in the country, this is where the preparation and magic happens.”
But the quirkiness of his house doesn’t stop there. Arg's “favourite place in the house” is the garden which features a hot tub area, where James likes to relax on a winter evening. “There is nothing better. It is like being in a roasting hot bath.”
The back garden also boasts an outdoor Love Island like sofa era for the summer months. “The garden is probably my favourite place in the house. I love spending time out here especially in the summer months.”
Leaving behind The Only Way Is Essex – the reality show that made him a household name – he went into rehab then underwent a gastric band op, which saw him shed 14 stone. Now, keeping up the healthy lifestyle, James’ outdoor gym, in his garden, makes it much easier.
“I’m three years clean and sober. I’ve managed to maintain a healthy weight and a good relationship with exercise and food. Nicoline is really good at tennis so we want to play doubles. She’s going to get me into mindfulness and meditation.
“I’m feeling great. I have a job that I love, an amazing girl by my side – life couldn’t get any better. I’m no longer embarrassed or ashamed. I’m proud that I’ve come through the other side.”
