There are so many beautiful ways to decorate for the holidays using natural elements. Evergreens such as pines, firs, boxwood, hollies, and junipers are so traditional. You can mix them for an interesting, textural look all over your home. Use them inside and outside to give a festive look without spending a lot of money. Why not add fruit, pine cones, twigs or shells to add color and interest? Bright colorful ribbons give the greens a great finishing touch. Now that we only have a week before the big day, I'm going to start spreading my greens all around the house. I try to hold off as long as possible since the heat in the house tends to dry them out. I hope to stretch it out until New Years day, but by then it's pretty much seen it's day. The fruits look great in glass jars, canisters and over sized vases. You can float cranberries in water with candles too for pretty colorful look. Just remember to change the water often. For special events only lasting a few hours, freeze the cranberries in molds for a festive center piece. Don't discount milk cartons and plastic recycle-able containers as your molds...bonus... they're free! I hope you have fun going green this holiday in your own special way!
Who says traditional green has to be used for holiday decorating? I kind of like this chartreuse green because it's a little different, but it still looks classic and elegant when used properly. It still looks pretty with traditional red, but it also looks fun when paired with purple, soft teal, yellow and my favorite, "Tiffany Blue". Apples and pears are the right shades of this yellow-y green to add to your decor. Try sugaring up some green grapes and other fruits on a pretty silver or crystal platter or in bowls. Why not give it a try and make your family and friends green with envy this holiday season?
