Fresh greenery everywhere the eye can see.
There are so many fresh Christmas greenery choices out there including magnolia, pine, boxwood, and cypress.
Here are our favorite crafty ways to decorate your home with greenery this Christmas.
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A wreath of Fraser fir, pine, and cypress is complemented with matching garland.
Weave silver beaded garland throughout the greenery and hang oversized, silver pinecones at the ends.
Incorporate red touches with a fresh rose arrangement and a few red ribbons.
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For the holidays, they drape greenery over the lighting for a subtly festive look.
The result will be a room framed with fresh Christmas greenery.
Tropical Punch
Citrusadds a pop of colorto an all-natural palette.
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ensure to mist the wreaths with water every few days, especially if they’re in direct sunlight.
A small vase is also filled with loose greenery for additional interest.
Golden Touch
Touches of gold elevate staircase greenery.
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Leaning on warm orange and red hues, we addedsome mandarinsand pomegranates for texture, color, and fragrance.
Kept in fresh water, the berries should last up to three weeks.
Liven Up The Entry
Don’t let the living room have all the holiday fun.
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Make a playful statement in this welcoming area with a garland-draped, stocking-bedecked banister.
Tie the stockings directly to the balustrade, not the garland.
Lastly, loop on ribbons.
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Christmas Creatures
Don’t forget to decorate your statues during the holidays.
The deer get wreaths around their necks and ornaments hanging from their antlers.
Cedar is the greenery of choice here, perfect for draping over a mirror to spill over its edges.
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An asymmetrical garland on this buffet mirror puts a modern spin on traditional decorations.
Go Big
Adorn your porch, front doors, and windows with extra-thick garland and wreaths.
Here magnolia, cypress, and pinecones work well with the home’s facade.
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Magnolia Swag
Top a decorative piece in your house with magnolia swag with pinecones.
Hang a few paper ornaments from the swag for an extra touch of holiday cheer.
On a table or bookshelf below, stack books to give candlesticks even more presence and help protect furniture.
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Over-Served To Perfection
Don’t be afraid to go all out with greenery.
Use heavy florist wire to string the lemons and magnolia leaves together and knot the ends to secure.
Mini stockings with stems of boxwood work as place cards and gifts for guests, too.
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Sugar Plum Dreams
Don’t forget to decorate your kid’s room.
Top their bed with a swag of fresh greenery for extra Christmas cheer.
Showstopper Stairs
Cascade boxwood garland and ribbon down the banister.
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Use a floral foam cage with a bow and trailing ornaments and attach to the banister with coated wire.
A garland drape calls attention to this spot so guests know where to grab their drinks.
Doubled Up
Instead of hanging one large wreath, try stacking two smaller wreaths on your door.
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Hang the two wreaths from fishing line.
Cover the line with decorative ribbon that matches the rest of theChristmas decor.
A cluster of magnolia leaves tied with a bright blue ribbon add a little drama to this garland.
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Give Me Gold
Deck out any doorway with a traditional mixed garland.
Go bold with spray-painted palm fronds in the corners.
A turquoise ribbon complements the colored jar and the decorative Christmas trees.
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Simply lay it on top the banister and secure it in place with floral wire.
Pick up a simple evergreen wreath and add the fruit with florist picks and wire.
Hang this wreath with a fun ribbon and your guests will love walking up to your house.
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Fill a bowl with loose leaves and a few mercury glass ornaments and you’re all set.
Go Vertical
Don’t just swag your garland along the railing.
Create vertical interest and frame your door by wrapping the posts of your porch with garland as well.
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We also love the use of three wreaths on each door.
Glorious Greens
Play up one color for extra impact.
Arrange camellia branches in one water-filled vase and naked seeded eucalyptus in another.
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Place a mound of apples beneath a glass bowl.
Accent with contrasting ornaments and tiny battery-powered fairy lights.
Here, a magnolia garland is hung with bright red ribbon.
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Finish the mantel off with some mini evergreen trees, a bushel of apples, and more red ribbon.
Grand Outdoors
Bring holiday cheer outdoors and hang garland over arches in your outdoor living space.
Here, we hung our Christmas cards merrily below.
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Embellish With Citrus
Drape a single Leyland cypress garland across the room’s focal point.
Here, it’s the hood.
Top counters with potted orchids and a bowl of oranges.
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A ribbon and ornament adds a little sparkle.
Christmas Greetings
Relive the joys of Christmas past and present by displaying them on your garland.
Simply punch a hole in the top of each card and tie them to the garland with string.
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The stockings are hung with small nails instead of distracting holders.
Dress Up The Dining Room
A fully set table signals that the party is about to begin.
Get yourdining roomready to host company with this elegant, enlightening idea.
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Hang wreaths accented with simple blue and white ribbons throughout the rest of the room.
A few glitterybirds are addedto each side for extra flair.
Red Accents
Fill your urns by your front door with fresh greenery clippings.
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Add festive color by spray-painting thin branches in red and group them in the center of the urns.
Drape this with garland and a ribbon to match your decor.
Place your second-longest branch on the other side and the shortest in the center.
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Then accent with ornaments and fairy lights placed nearby.
Elegant Banister
A fresh juniper garland smells heavenly and makes an elegant statement cascading down the stairway.
Bonus points for a neutrally toned or burlap accessory.
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Decorative Display
Incorporate your display wall into your Christmas decor by embellishing with fresh greenery and ornaments.
Don’t forget your console either.
Simply lay loose greenery along the table and place ornaments in the vacant spaces.
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Welcoming Trees
Welcome your guests with mini trees when they walk up to your door.
Fill 5-gallon buckets, or pots you have on hand, with dwarf trees.
Place an abundance of magnolia leaves into the bucket to give these trees extra dimension.
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Personalized Wreath
Create a wreath that means something to your family by making your own shape.
Plastic foam was cut out in the shape of a horseshoe and filled with bay leaves.
Fill the garland out with dried hydrangeas, faux crabapples, and silver brunia berries.
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Put out a few fresh pears on the mantel to accompany the beautiful garland.
Festive Sprigs
You don’t have to go all out for a holiday centerpiece.
Drape a beaded garland down from the mantel to create more movement and interest.
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Drape The Fireplace
Why hide a beautiful mantel with miles of heavy red ribbon and thick greenery?
Create a simple yet striking look with thin greenery and light colors (inspired by in-season pears).
Cascade a single garland, like Leyland cypress, asymmetrically across the mantel.
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Then, embellish it with a pale pink wired ribbon.
We used about 10 yards.
Next, attach sprigs of fresh magnolia clippings with wire to sharpen the silhouette.
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Finish by placing pears and candlesticks with tall pink tapers along the top of the mantel.
Complement the shape of the garland with a bouquet of quirky anemones, like we did, or ranunculus.
Winter Whites
Creamy white ceramics make great vessels for holiday blooms.
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We’ve mixed holly, cedar, and privet berries with white amaryllis and lime green mums.
Start with foliage, placing the largest pieces first to establish the size of your display.
Fill in with more greenery, and skirt your vase with colorful packages and ornaments.
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Celebrate the season and your city with this decorating strategy.
Fresh And Serene
Pile thick garland around your front door to create a forestlike feeling.
you could easily add more clippings to a ready-made garland to achieve the look you’re going for.
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A boxwood wreath and urns with loose clippings complete the look.
Hang a few ornaments from the streamers and your Christmas decor will feel fresh.
Festive Focal Point
Keep kitchen counters clear with arrangements in your window.
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Silver champagne buckets are filled with fresh greenery, amaryllis and nandina berries.
Frame the display with an evergreen wreath to create depth.
A base of spruce and magnolia clippings round out this well-thought-out mantel.
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Grand Garland
Take the ornaments outside by incorporating them into your entry.
Go further and decorate mini Christmas trees with more ornaments and beaded garland.
Here a thick magnolia garland and white stockings are just enough to make this room feel festive.
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Add a wreath above thebar cartto really set the jolly mood.
Mantel Masterpiece
Layer on the greenery on your mantel as high as you possibly can.
An overflowing arrangement will take over as a stunning show-stealer for the room.
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This sophisticated mantel display is made with eucalyptus, birch branches, acacia foliage, and dark berry viburnum.
Baby’s Breath
Expand your greenery horizons and incorporate winter florals into your decor.
This baby’s breath wreath is equal parts pretty and festive.
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Draw attention to prized pieces by delicately draping eye-catching greenery over frames.
Spruced Up Sendoff
Don’t end your decorating efforts at the door.
Take the festivities to yourmailboxby layering on fresh greenery and embellishments.
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Choose candles in varying heights and unexpected colors that match your room to tie it all together.
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