For the stairs this year I used lots
of fresh garland which make the house smell amazing, I simply added long white ribbons and preserved boxwood wreaths.
You can see more
of my fresh garland and the rest of my dining room decorated for Thanksgiving on the tour.
I love twinkle lights and think they look lovely on homes during the holidays, but I've always been really into the sweet and Southern style
of fresh garland and wreaths.
Not exact matches
As you approach the front door you are greeted with the smell
of pine from the
fresh pine
garland.
I loved the simplicity
of the
fresh cedar
garland on the mantel and old wooden nutcrackers.
A
fresh garland will last for a couple
of days as long as you use cranberries that are still firm and your herbs are healthy too.
My inspiration for this
garland came from my love
of fresh herbs and the colonial holiday traditions
of decorating with natural elements and
fresh fruits that were considered a Christmas luxury during those times.
All you need to make this lovely
garland is one package
of fresh cranberries, and one package
of fresh sage from the grocery store, usually located in the refrigerated section
of the produce department.
Your
garland is so beautiful — I love how you used two different types
of fresh greenery!
On a long table, consider using a
garland of fresh herbs or greenery as a base for decorative fruit, flowers or string lights.
I laid down my favorite macrame table runner along the center
of the table and then just stuffed
fresh eucalyptus (you can buy it in inexpensive bunches at your local grocery store or Trader Joe's), plus some leftover silver
garland I had from last year's holiday party, and a few loose pinecones here and there.
This is only my 3rd Christmas with a staircase and I'm so inspired to do
fresh garland instead
of faux this year xx
I added some
fresh pine
garland to the chandelier and to my mora clock, a simple plaid scarf over the back
of the chair, and a wool hooked pillow...
A giant barnwood snowflake on an old vintage door, some
fresh pine
garland hung over the back
of my porch bench, a small boxwood wreath and a few Christmas pillows.
According to noted veterinarian Dr. Karen Halligan, a greater holiday threat to concern yourself with when it comes to
fresh decorations is
garlands of holly and mistletoe.
Each rose is hand - selected and individually sewn into the
garland backing with its own hidden vial
of water to keep it
fresh.
I also just added a few sprigs
of fresh cedar
garland for a little color.
So for the season, we've hung
fresh garland on the lower part
of our stairs because I love the smell
of real
fresh greenery as I walk in the front door.
BESA GM Interiors has just launched the Holiday Decor Collection 2015 consisting
of a quality line
of natural artisanal wreaths and
garlands all handmade out
of fresh evergreens.
I adore all
of your
fresh greenery,
garlands and swags — I bet your home smells divine!
For Christmas, I drapped 100ft
of fresh cedar
garland around the stairway (we won't talk about the mess that happened!).
5 When it comes to
garlands, Monika goes all out: She orders a massive length
of fresh cedar (last year it was 75 feet!)
Give a plain room a festive flourish with a cheery tartan blanket and pillows and
garlands of fresh foliage on the mantle.
One
of the many great things about the country and being surrounded by trees is that you get to make your own
fresh Christmas
garland.
This 18 ft
fresh cedar
garland is from Lynch Creek Farm and I split it up to use on all three
of my banisters.
I love the look
of fresh green
garlands, but I hate how fast they dry and crumble all over the place.
Prelit
garland and wreaths save the time and effort
of stringing lights, and our greenery gives a
fresh look to any house or business.
This is only my 3rd Christmas with a staircase and I'm so inspired to do
fresh garland instead
of faux this year xx
You've inspired me to dress up our kitchen window with a swag
of garland and some
fresh holly.
I would cut a few
fresh sprigs
of spruce to tuck into the
garland.
Seriously you guys, TJ's is where it's at for
garland and
fresh greenery this time
of year.
I use a lot
of fresh greenery because I am fortunate to live in a more rural area where I can forage for my own plus add my tree trimmings to it but I haven't ever made a
garland, just wreaths, swags, etc..
Alternatively, mix things up by hanging your stair
garland at the bottom
of the spindles rather than along the handrail — and if you regularly mist the foliage with water it will keep it vibrant and
fresh throughout the festivities.
I was originally planning to do my same old fake
garland around the door but several
of you inspired me to go
fresh there, too.
Fresh garlands and lights are chillin on the tops
of the cabinets, and little lemon cypresses (smells like lemon too!)
I kind
of went all out with
fresh cedar
garland from Home Depot... they were too pretty to resist!
I took inspiration from the color palette
of winters in my hometown - Juneau, Alaska and tried to create something that felt nostalgic but was also
fresh (
fresh bay leaf
garlands and wreaths) and whimsical (the snowflakes on the pallet accent wall).
The
garland with the
fresh mix
of greenery looks beautiful and the pop
of red in the quilt is perfect over the mantle.
Adorn the mantle with a
garland made
of fresh foliage dotted with spicy dried oranges and cinnamon sticks and complete with a dash
of Highland style using on - trend tartan furniture and fabrics.
i love the touches
of fresh greenery on top
of the faux
garland!
This warm green space is outfitted with a simple fireplace Christmas
garland made
of fresh evergreen branches.
A
garland of fresh foliage has been wrapped around the banister for a festive look.
What's new are the
fresh evergreen trees, the reindeer in the middle
of the mirror, and the ornament
garland I made to add some color and sparkle.
For added color, I used sprigs
of cedar I had left over from making the
fresh garland for the front gate (which you can see here).
I love the look
of fresh green
garlands, but I hate how fast they dry and crumble all over the -LSB-...]
For the
garland - I used a
fresh eucalyptus and cedar
garland dotted with a few dozen vintage ornaments for a bit
of Christmasy color.
I dressed the mantle with
fresh garland, more
of the snowy branches, white lights, some snowflakes, and these ornaments that I hope look like snowballs!
I also kept things very simple this year - no
garland or fussy decorations on every surface, just a couple
of pretty wreaths and ornaments and candles and
fresh greenery.
For our fall mantel, I kept the sailboat painting and added wood candle pillars, white pumpkins and a mix
of fresh silver dollar eucalyptus and a faux
garland from Michaels, made up
of ecalyptus, dusty miller, pumpkins and gourds.
A
garland of fresh greens and an evergreen branch in a vase add layers
of holiday spirit.