With the holidays fast approaching, Lowes.com has some great and inexpensive ideas for decorating using natural materials.
Keep Greenery Fresh
Before you decorate with greenery, trim the ends and soak the unadorned cuttings and garlands in water overnight. This helps prevent premature drying and needle loss. Let it air dry completely before placing it on your mantel, railing or other woodwork.
Once your greenery is in place, spritz it daily with water, avoiding pieces placed in direct sunlight. Sunlight magnified through water droplets could cause burn marks and discolorations on your décor.
Fresh Garland
Use fresh garland to showcase your family’s stockings along the stair railing. Whether you make the garland yourself, or buy it pre-made, it’s especially lovely when accented with oversized ornaments.
Greenery and Fresh Berries
Stack fir and pine cuttings on the mantel, then accent the greenery with fresh berries, allowing the berries and greenery to drape over the ends of the mantel. Add extra color by dangling pinecones from the display with brightly colored ribbon.
Greenery Throughout the Home
Add holiday cheer to unexpected areas in your home. Tie garland above or on a headboard, add fragrant greenery to bathroom mirrors or tie a pine bough onto a retro sled for wintery front porch or fireside décor.
Your ideas
What are some ways that you incorporate fresh greenery in your holiday decorating?