5 Tips For Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery
Fresh greenery instantly makes any space look festive — plus, it smells amazing. The catch? It can be difficult to keep in place and tends to dry out quickly. Here are five tips from Halifax-based designer Deb Nelson on how to collect, use and keep greenery alive longer.
10 tips for decorating with fresh greenery
1. Weigh it down
A deep mantel works best for fresh greenery. Set heavy items on top of the boughs to keep them in place.
2. Fasten it
Weave boughs over and under each other, locking them together using the natural shape of the branches. Floral wire or twine keeps pieces attached to banisters, fences or other features.
3. Decorate at the last minute
Natural items don't last long, so hold off decorating for as long as you can, or do it for a party and swap out the old greenery for new closer to the holidays. Tip: Keep the greenery in buckets of water right up until you decorate. Mist with water daily.
4. Forage
To save money, take a walk in the woods and collect boughs, pine cones and branches. Put them in a vase with a few ornaments on bare twigs for an instant holiday feel.
5. Finish with a bow
Add a red ribbon to any bunch of greenery to instantly bring it to yuletide life.
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