Winter Makeover: Naturally Beautiful Christmas Décor
Go green and easy with evergreen garlands, swags and centerpieces
Taking a eco-friendly approach to holiday decorating can save money, storage space, and even help save the environment along the way. Read on for some easy ideas that can give your home a festive look, the natural way.
by Christie Thomas
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Decorating for the holidays can be time consuming and costly, and their non-recyclable materials often end up in landfills.
Take an eco-friendly approach with an evergreen garland. You can find natural garlands at Christmas tree farms and stands — or make your own in a weekend. Gather evergreen trimmings from your yard and wrap long bunches with wire or twine, overlapping them to create long strings of pine, cedar or fir. String them along your mantle or banister.
Take an eco-friendly approach with an evergreen garland. You can find natural garlands at Christmas tree farms and stands — or make your own in a weekend. Gather evergreen trimmings from your yard and wrap long bunches with wire or twine, overlapping them to create long strings of pine, cedar or fir. String them along your mantle or banister.
Drape an evergreen garland around a mantel or bookshelf for an instant Christmas look. Accent with pinecones collected from a hike in the woods.
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| Don't forget about the outside of your home and add some cheer to your front porch. Prep your mailbox or flower box with evergreen trimmings, berries, and a few candy canes. |
by Hydrangea Home
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Wrapping a whole banister in evergreen boughs seem like a hassle? Create a simple focal point at the bottom of your stairs with a swag of greenery wrapped in a festive ribbon.
If winters are warm where you live, take your holiday feast outside. Enjoy a meal at a table decorated with what's around you.
Place a candle on a glass pedestal and encircle it with walnuts for a simple, elegant seasonal centerpiece.
Don't forget about your washroom when decorating for the holidays! Place a few pine boughs around your bathroom sink or around your mirror.
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by Sandra Howie
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| A bowl of acorns and twigs with red berries is a eco-friendly way to decorate your mantle. Once the holidays are done, return all to nature to decompose. Enjoy your free and easy decorating, and less clutter around the home! Do you have any eco-friendly ideas? Share them below! More: 50 Photos of Amazing Holiday Decorations Seattle Tudor Christmas House Decking The Halls |
Ideabook published on Nov. 26, 2011.
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Thanks Laura for sharing the link - what a gorgeous thanksgiving centerpiece!
Jacqueline - I completely agree with you! I think the days of cheap plastic Christmas decorations are long gone and more people are leaning towards an eco friendly approach!