A Nature Inspired Christmas!

I have been looking around for inspiration for all of you and I have noticed that it appears to be the year of a nature inspired Christmas this year.

I claimed that natural kraft paper  will be the wrapping of choice for many this year so it is only natural to do a nature inspired décor to go along with it.

Many of you live in the part of the country where you can go out your back door into the woods and cut fresh greenery. There is nothing better than fresh cut greens the smell is wonderful.

For those of us that have to find ours elsewhere such as nurseries we might be a bit more limited in our findings. Always remember those long garlands can be taken apart and the pieces can be tucked here and there to add a touch of green.

PINECONES

Source: onthesurfaceblog.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

Pinecones are such a wonderful textural element to add to your décor. I love it when they are mixed with a little bit of sparkle.

Source: Uploaded by user via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

I know many of you love antlers! In this image the antlers are added to this lush garland with greens, pheasant feathers and pinecones. My friend Marty found pheasant feathers for a good price over at Oriental Trading Company. You will get 24 feathers for $10, that is the cheapest I have ever seen them.

 

Source: desdemventana.blogspot.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

 

Source: classicchichome.blogspot.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

I think the simplicity of this cloche arrangement is perfect!!

FRUIT

I also love when fruit is used in garlands or wreaths. I love to see the Williamsburg decorating. Their use of fruit and greens is amazing.

Source: brooklynlimestone.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

Source: bhg.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

Source: earthboundwinglessdream.tumblr.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

Tobi Fairly did an amazing job in keeping with your color scheme by using citrus in her garland.

SUCCLULENTS

Another trend I am seeing is the use of succulents….

Source: digsdigs.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

 

Source: digsdigs.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

I think these are so clever and fun!!

SHELLS

If you love a Coastal Christmas, the use of shells can be equally as festive as shown in this garland……..

Source: georgicapond.blogspot.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

For those of you who like the unusual, how about this…….

Source: a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

I fell in love with this unique look. I think she would be stunning in an entry hall.

Source: Uploaded by user via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

Source: sjarmerendejul.blogspot.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

Will you be using some of what nature has to offer you for your Christmas decorations this year, or will you be going towards the sparkly side, like me?!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Adding a touch of nature to your Christmas decorating and maybe a little sparkle for good measure!!!

Kathysue

Don't forget to go here and leave a comment to be eligible for my Christmas giveaway from Destination Dinners!