Decorating Your Home for Christmas: Bringing The Outside In – Mollie & Mauve

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Decorating Your Home for Christmas: Bringing The Outside In

Decorating Your Home for Christmas: Bringing The Outside In

The festive season is upon us, and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by decorating your home with beautiful, seasonal florals and greenery? Creating natural festive arrangements for your home brings warmth, elegance, and a bit of nature into your home during this special time of year. Either you can get creative to create your own arrangements, or get in touch with a wedding and event florist to produce something stunning for your home. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply want to enjoy the festive atmosphere at home, floral decorations are an easy way to make your space feel magical. Here's how you can use flowers, foliage, and other natural elements to create a Christmas wonderland right in your living room.

 

Start with Fresh Greenery: The Heart of Christmas Decor

Greenery is the foundation of Christmas floral design. Think of lush, fragrant evergreens like pine, fir, cedar, and holly as your starting point. Not only do these plants create a festive atmosphere, but their scent will instantly evoke that classic Christmas feeling.

  • Wreaths: A Christmas wreath on the door is a timeless symbol of the festive season. You can make your own wreath using a mix of pine, spruce, holly, and even eucalyptus for a fresh take. Add embellishments like red berries, pinecones, or a luxurious velvet bow for that perfect finishing touch.
  • Garlands: Drape fresh garlands along your staircase railing, around your mantel, or even across the windows to bring a natural, wintry vibe into your home. For extra charm, you can decorate garlands with fairy lights, dried orange slices, or small ornaments to make them even more festive.

 

Floral Arrangements for Tables and Mantels

For a statement piece, consider designing a seasonal floral arrangement that showcases the beauty of the holidays. You can combine flowers, greenery, and accents like pinecones, berries, or branches to create a stunning centerpiece.

  • Table Centerpieces: A table centerpiece adds a touch of elegance to your dining room. Consider incorporating white roses, red amaryllis, or poinsettias surrounded by evergreens like holly and pine. For a modern twist, try using metallic elements like gold or silver accents.
  • Mantel Arrangements: Your fireplace mantel is the perfect place to display a more elaborate arrangement. Combine candles, greenery, and flowers to create a festive look. Try placing a few small vases with white lilies, winter anemones, or fragrant winter jasmine. A few sprigs of eucalyptus can add texture and a subtle, refreshing scent.

 

Winter Flower Arrangements for the Home

While traditional Christmas flowers like poinsettias and amaryllis are beautiful, there are other winter florals that can bring life to your home during the season.

  • Cyclamen: With their bright, jewel-toned flowers and variegated leaves, cyclamen are perfect for winter bouquets or potted arrangements. Their dainty petals are the ideal accent to other holiday florals.
  • Tulips and Narcissus: These early winter bloomers can bring a touch of spring to your home, balancing out the more wintry elements like fir and pine. White, pink, or red tulips make an elegant and understated choice for table arrangements.
  • Winter berries: If you want to add a pop of colour, try foraging for vibrant red berries that will bring vibrance to your floral arrangements. Combined with branches of birch or twisted willow, it brings texture and colour to your décor.

 

Adding Candlelight for a Cosy Ambience

Candlelight adds warmth and magic to any Christmas decor, and flowers can make it even more enchanting. Use candles to highlight the beauty of your floral arrangements:

  • Candleholders: Place tapered candles in candlesticks that complement your festive florals. Try using metallic or glass candle holders to create a feeling of elegance.
  • Pillar Candles: Tall pillar candles surrounded by flowers like amaryllis, orchids, or a simple greenery garland create an intimate and cosy setting.
  • Tea Lights: Scatter tea lights among small clusters of winter florals or place them in ceramic pots for a rustic touch.

 

Embrace the Beauty of Nature This Christmas

Decorating your home with florals for Christmas is a wonderful way to bring nature’s beauty inside and create a welcoming, festive atmosphere. Whether you prefer classic red and green or a more modern, rustic look, there are endless possibilities for incorporating fresh flowers, greenery, and natural elements into your decor.

 

Ready to get decorating? You can order your luxury Christmas wreath created bespoke to your style and door colour from our online shop.