In Northern Europe the mysterious Druids, the priests of the ancient Celts, also decorated their temples
with evergreen boughs as a symbol of everlasting life.
Every winter near solstice time, residents of EcoVillage Ithaca gather in a darkened room around a spiral
of evergreen boughs laid on the floor.
Snowflakes with silver glitter will enhance the sparkle and glam of the table when a few are laid randomly on the table, nestled into the
fresh evergreen boughs, and hung from the chandelier.
The holiday magic is brought to life in the snug space with a traditional red and white scheme and natural elements, such as
evergreen boughs from the property.
Here, romantic floral garlands and
lush evergreen boughs are punctuated with elegant splashes of silver and gold.
Of course, the judges chose an elaborate, teacher - funded door with flashing lights and
real evergreen boughs — but my students weren't in it for the donuts.
But when parents start saying «yes,» amazing things happen, like the dug - out snow fort and a tepee covered
in evergreen boughs Suzanne and Gerard built with their kids — because they had all the time in the world, quite literally.
10 easy decorating suggestions 1 Go for a walk and
gather evergreen boughs and branches to fill your home with a festive scent.
To get the look, print images of pinecones and
evergreen boughs onto decal paper, then spray the print - outs with acrylic clear coat spray.
Surrounded
by evergreen boughs and filled with red and green blooms, everyday items become festive fireplace mantel decor.
So summer comes along and I open the door for fresh air and am greeted
with evergreen boughs and a cheery penguin.
It can be an easy task if you let it: just spruce up your entry with a pretty new doormat, some pots full
of evergreen boughs and holly; and a gorgeous DIY holiday wreath...
Get the look of two wreaths in one: A 4 - wire wreath form (available at crafts stores) provides the structure for this layered look of artificial grapes and
fresh evergreen boughs.
These winter wedding flower arrangements — featuring seasonal elements like pinecones, holly, and
evergreen boughs — add a festive touch to your wintry celebration.
You can also hide catnip or place
an evergreen bough out of reach of your cat.
To mark the occasion, they decorated their homes and temples with
evergreen boughs.
Next year: Make your own woodsy décor by gathering (where it's permitted)
evergreen boughs, pine cones, branches, and even mistletoe for DIY projects.
«This is such a lovely spot, it doesn't need very much embellishment,» says Sydney, «just some twinkle lights and
evergreen boughs.»
The red and white colour scheme with
the evergreen boughs and starfish add up to a look I love!
Nestle in a few glittery sparkling stars amidst the greenery of
the evergreen boughs placed on the Christmas table for added opulence and twinkling magic.
The fireplace mantel has a lovingly homespun look thanks to
evergreen boughs, woolly cable - knit stockings and three strands of patterned garland.
These adorable woodland figurines find a home among pinecones,
evergreen boughs, and bright red blooms.
Window boxes Fill boxes with
evergreen boughs, or as floral designer Frank Rea of Forget Me Not in Oakville, Ont., suggests, «plant» the boxes with closely spaced greenery, live ivy or hardy bulbs.
Display
an evergreen bough over a door like an eyebrow; attach pinecones, berries and silver balls along the length.