Top Tips For How To Style Your Christmas Garland
With Christmas right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your decorations and making your home festive and welcoming for your family and friends.
And we think a Christmas garland is the perfect place to start!
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Apart from the tree, which some may say is the most important part of decorating at Christmas, consider too a Christmas garland.
A Christmas garland can be used throughout the home; over a door, in a hallway or over a fireplace. A gorgeous garland made up of fresh and faux greenery, twinkly lights, and featuring a couple of your favourite decorations is a fabulous feature for any corner.
Plus it gives you an opportunity to express your own personality and creativity!
Christmas is a time for family and friends, making memories and (over)indulging in the finer things in life.
Here at Rockett St George, we think this is also true when it comes to decorating your home, creating gorgeous centrepieces and statement spaces. To help with this Lucy, co-founder of Rockett St George and interiors stylist extraordinaire, has given us her top Christmas Garland styling tips....
Lucy St George's Christmas Garland Styling Tips
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Transform Your Home with These Festive Decorating Tips
The holiday season is the best time to let your creativity shine and transform your home into a sparkling wonderland. Here are some comprehensive tips to elevate your festive decorations and create a truly magical feel to your celebrations.
1. Make Everything Sparkle
Christmas Garlands can become very front-heavy, making them prone to tipping over or falling. If you’re planning to place your Christmas garland on your mantle, securing it to the wall is essential. You can do this using a nail and some string or florist wire and drawing pins. However, if you prefer not to make holes in your wall or mantle, consider using clever command strip hooks. These hooks stick to the wall and can hold quite a bit of weight from your Christmas garland, providing a secure hold without damaging surfaces. Adding glitter or sparkly ornaments to your garlands will enhance their festive appeal, ensuring they catch the light beautifully and bring a touch of sparkle to your home.
2. Lots Of Lights
Lighting plays a crucial role in setting the festive mood. Thread string lights through your Christmas garland for a magical sparkle and to create mood lighting that enhances the festive atmosphere. Incorporate candles at varying heights within your display, mixing them with tea lights in various vessels for the ultimate impact (be mindful of fire hazards here and only add real candles to the mix if it's safe. LED or battery-operated candles make a great alternative). The warm glow from the candles and the twinkle from the string lights make your display truly stand out, creating a cosy and inviting ambiance that's perfect for the holiday season.
3. Scale Adds Wow-Factor
Creating a display with scale can add a significant wow factor. By juxtaposing objects of different sizes, you can play around with the scale and height of your decorations and add visual interest to your arrangement. Avoid making everything perfectly proportioned or too symmetrical, as this can make your display appear very formal. Instead, follow nature’s lead and aim for a more organic and free-flowing look. Incorporate tall candlesticks, medium-sized ornaments, and small trinkets around your Christmas garland to create a dynamic and visually appealing display that captures the eye and evokes a sense of wonder.
4. Odd Numbers Look Best
When arranging your decorations, remember that odd numbers tend to look best. Follow the rule of three by clustering eclectic pieces that you love together in groups of...you guessed it, three! This rule allows you to mix and match patterns and designs effectively. Displays always look better when using odd numbers, especially if you have a large mantle or are creating a spectacular ceiling-hung display. For example, place three candles of varying heights together or three different ornaments in a group to create a balanced and visually pleasing arrangement.
5. Metallic Magic
Incorporate metallic elements into your decorations to add a touch of glamour and sophistication. Mixing different metallics, such as gold, silver, and copper, can add shimmer and warmth to any display. Metallic accents catch the light beautifully and create a luxurious and festive atmosphere. Consider using metallic Christmas garlands, ribbons, ornaments, and candleholders to add a bit of sparkle and elegance to your home. The reflective surfaces of metallic items will enhance the overall brightness of your display, making it more captivating and festive.
6. Scent Is Everything
Scent plays a significant role in creating a festive atmosphere. Adorn your Christmas garland with scented candles or foliage from the garden to add a pleasant aroma to your home. Alternatively, include small vases or trinket trays filled with foliage or fragrant flowers within your display to introduce natural scents and add movement to your Christmas garland arrangement. The soft, natural fragrance will make your home feel cosy and inviting, enhancing the overall festive ambience. Use florist wire to securely attach scented elements to your Christmas garland, ensuring they stay in place and blend seamlessly with your design.
To take your Christmas garland decor to the next level, consider wiring in additional elements using florist wire. This sturdy and flexible material allows you to incorporate ribbons, Christmas decorations, small picture frames, fruit, sweets, or even small bottles of festive drinks into your display. No matter your style, you can add anything you like to personalise your Christmas garlands and make them uniquely yours.
By following these tips, you can create a stunning and sparkling festive display that will impress your guests and make your home feel truly magical this Christmas season.
So, gather your favorite decorations, unleash your creativity, and let your home shine with holiday cheer!
And there we have it! Now that you've created a beautiful Christmas garland, you can adorn it on staircases, curtain rails, above doorways, on your drinks trolley, or even on the tree.