We’ve seen those social media posts, too: that family that’s moved out to a farm. They’re raising their own food, making goat cheese–AND right now they’re cutting their holiday greenery from their own property’s evergreen trees. Oh my.
Well, we can’t all live that dream, but we CAN have stunning holiday greenery to make our homes merry and bright for the season! Mint Julep offers stunnning, premium Real Touch Norfolk pine garlands that are ready to hang, drape, and decorate in your home. With their lifelike appearance and feel, our garlands bring the beauty of nature indoors and help showcase your personal holiday decorations.
Garlands go way back
Did you know that the use of pine garlands for holiday decorations is rooted in the symbolism of evergreens as eternal life and as the hope of spring renewal after winter? In the United States, the use of fresh greenery and Christmas garlands began in the South during colonial times. During the 1800’s Victorians decorated for Christmas with holly and fir garlands.
The tradition remains today
Nowadays, we still love the look of fresh-cut evergreens for the holidays. Consider some of the creative ways to incorporate pine and fir garlands into your holiday home decor:
- Draping over mantels and mirrors. You may prefer the simplicity of unadorned garland, or you may love the addition of twinkling lights or ornaments to your fir garland. However you use garlands, you’ll bring a festive, natural note to your interiors. Try adding garlands over a bookshelf or display cabinet, too.
- Adorning doorways and stairways. Some removable no-damage hooks will help you place our garlands over door frames, entries, and along stairways, creating a warm welcome for family and guests. If you like, accent with wired ribbon, lights, floral stems or ornaments.
- Centerpieces for dining tables. A festive tablescape is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Center a large holiday floral arrangement on your table.
- Arrange seasonal accents down the table, such as Christmas trees, gingerbread houses, reindeer, Santa, angels, ornaments and/or candles. Combine textures for a rich, layered look–soft fabrics, wood, glass or ceramic, and metallics.
- Weave your Real Touch garlands among the elements.
- Also try these ideas on your entry table or console to greet guests with holiday cheer.
More placement tips
Don’t forget that garlands outdoors on porches and patios really kick up your curb appeal. This Real Touch greenery is also available as an LED wreath. (You’ll want to use these beautiful garlands for years to come, so protect them from the elements for longest life.)
Want that fresh pine scent indoors with your maintenance-free, no-shed garlands? Check out our line of fragrant holiday candles!
Are you ready to embrace the beauty of the holiday season? Think of the joy and warmth that thoughtful decorations like Real Touch Norfolk garlands can bring to your home, inspiring a festive spirit throughout the season!
Stop by Mint Julep’s Ridge Road store in Rockwall to see these amazing garlands and ALL our holiday collections! You can also shop 24/7 at mintjulepdecor.com. We ship nationwide!