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Christmas Greenery: The Most Festive Way to Decorate Your Home

Decorate your home for the holidays with the beauty of nature. Christmas greenery is a timeless and festive way to create a warm and inviting space.

One of our favorite ways to decorate our homes for the holiday season is with greenery.

From wreaths and garlands to centerpieces and mantel décor, there are endless ways to add greenery to your Christmas décor.

Whether you use fresh or faux or maybe a little of each, greenery creates a warm and inviting space in your home.

We have to say although fresh garlands, wreaths, and trees are beautiful they tend to get a little messy…especially if you’re using them indoors.

So we’ve learned to love faux Christmas greenery which actually gets better and more realistic looking every year, don’t you think?

We’ve even shared some of our favorite Christmas greenery finds with you below.

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A Week of Christmas Inspiration

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We’ve joined 6 of our blogging friends to bring you a week of Christmas inspiration.

We’ll be sharing the best Christmas ideas for your home…everything from decorating to entertaining to gift wrapping.

Here’s a list of what we have lined up for you this week:

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Some of our favorite Christmas greenery ideas:

Simple Ways to Make Store-Bought Wreaths Look Amazing | Simply2Moms

wicker counter bar stools with wreaths tied to the backs with wide ribbon in kitchen

Want to make your inexpensive store-bought wreaths look amazing when you decorate for Christmas?

Anne shares her simple tricks to create a look that perfectly matches your style!

We love to hang wreaths on the back of dining chairs or counter-height bar stools.

But that’s not the only place our homes are dressed up with Christmas wreaths!

Welcome December: Cozy and Cheerful Home Ideas | She Gave It A Go

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Transform your home with some cozy and cheerful ideas for adding greenery!

Create a lovely mantel, a festive kitchen, and a welcoming front porch — the possibilities are endless.

Brendt helps us get started this year!

The Secret To Making An Easy Magnolia Wreath With Fresh Leaves | The Pond’s Farmhouse

magnolia leaf wreath hanging on ladder in home

Want to learn the secret to making a fresh magnolia wreath that’s quick and easy?

Rachel shows us how to easily make this wreath for free in less than an hour

And the best part is Rachel shares how to keep your magnolia wreath looking great for months.

We’re excited about this project since we both have magnolia trees in your yards and of course, we love free decorating ideas.

How to Host a Christmas Wreath Decorating Party | Cottage on Bunker Hill

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Invite your girlfriends over and have a wreath-decorating party!

Jennifer shares all the tips and supplies you will need to host a wreath night.

She also teaches us how to transform fresh winter wreaths into personalized creations.

This would be such a fun get-together idea!

How To Make Dried Orange Slices for Christmas Decorations | Cottage in the Mitten

table centerpiece with greenery and dried fruit and candles

There is something traditional and magical about drying oranges for Christmas, isn’t there?

Kim will show us how to dry oranges, then infuse them into our Christmas greenery, or even make our own festive garland.

And we bet your home will smell amazing with this fun DIY!

Winter Gardening with Outdoor Planters for the Front Porch | Bricks ‘n Blooms

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Looking for budget-friendly ways to decorate your front porch for the holidays?

Try winter gardening by potting up some fresh winter greens and making an outdoor planter that will last through Christmas and beyond.

Wait until you see how easy it is to design a gorgeous winter front porch display with these easy tips from our good friend Stacy from Bricks ‘n Blooms.

Stacy inspired both of us to make these outdoor displays with clippings from our own yards!

Easy Ideas for a Simple DIY Advent Wreath for Christmas | Robyn’s French Nest

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You can easily create a DIY Advent wreath with this simple tutorial from our friend Robyn.

We love this special idea of celebrating Christmas with intentional traditions for the whole family this year!

Resources and Shopping Links

Christmas greenery is a versatile and beautiful way to decorate your home for the holidays.

We use all sorts of greenery from stems and picks to garlands and wreaths throughout our homes.

Here are some of our favorite Christmas greenery finds from Amazon.

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More DIY Christmas Projects from S2M

We’ve also shared other ideas to decorate your home, both inside and outdoors, for the holidays with greenery.

Take a peek at some of these other articles for even more inspiration for your Christmas decorating this year.

Christmas Greenery Ideas

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