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    Holiday | Living Rooms

    November 08 2015

    17 Gorgeous Holiday Garlands

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    Draped over a mantle or strung over the stairs, garlands bring sophisticated cheer to your home for the holidays. Get inspired by our festive ideas made of pine, magnolia, paper and more!

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    Fresh greenery pops against the white-painted stairs in Miranda Ogilvie and Dana Hanson’s rustic and refined home. The garland draws attention to the vintage paintings and creates a nice backdrop to the spindle bench.

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    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home December 2014
    Products:
    Throw pillow, Bev Hisey; ribbon, Mokuba.

    Punctuate a newel post with a giant pinecone — it’s simple and natural, but impactful. The dark and light palette lets the bold architectural elements take center stage.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home November 2014
    Products:
    Wall colour, panelling color, Horizon (OC-35), Benjamin Moore; sconces, Circa Lighting; greenery, Sheridan Nurseries
    Designer:
    Betty Theodoropoulos

    A lush green garland adds a punch of color to a white mantel. Cluster mini potted trees on a living room coffee table for a fresh hit of green.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home November 2014
    Products:
    Coffee table, Elte; sofas, Montauk; throws, Hermès; Kelly Wearstler rug, Patterson, Flynn & Martin.
    Designer:
    Betty Theodoropoulos

    Surround a sleek fireplace mantel with a real evergreen garland free of ornaments. A retro lamp and curvy ceramics in white and avocado give this room a quirky vintage vibe.

    Source:
    House & Home December 2014
    Products:
    Table lamp, HomeSense; blue throw pillow, Bev Hisey, felt ornaments (on tree), Little ‘M’ Inventions; artwork by Michael Harrington (above dresser, left).

    This DIY Vintage Paper Garland is simple enough to complete in an afternoon, and will add subtle holiday charm to any space.

    1. Photocopy vintage Christmas cards on cardstock.
    2. Using a circle cutter, cut each of the copies into circles of varying sizes, then cut backing circles out of plain cardstock or leftover wallpaper to match each image. For added sparkle, highlight parts of each image with glitter.
    3. Arrange the circles image side down in the order you’d like, then coat the backs of each with craft glue using a foam brush.
    4. Press the corresponding backs to the fronts with a festive ribbon sandwiched in between to create the garland.

    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home December 2013 issue
    Products:
    Wreath, trees, Expressions from Canfloyd; mercury-glass votive holders, plant pots (three on right), West Elm; mercury-glass finials, Midwest-CBK; wreath ribbon, Mokuba; gardland ribbon, Michaels.

    This leafy 15′ long pine and boxwood garland adds soft texture to an otherwise streamlined cement fireplace. Its natural notes are further echoed by rustic burlap stockings and wooden furnishings.

    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home November 2013 issue
    Products:
    Sofa, Stylegarage; rug, throw, West Elm; black urn, basket, stools, wooden box, Vintage Fine Objects; task lamp, RH Restoration Hardware; design of coffee table, console, Grace Castaneda Interiors; construction of table, console, HD Threshing; gardland, Sheridan Nurseries.
    Designer:
    Grace Castenada

    A mix of vintage and new ornaments are tucked amongst pine boughs and a string of glowing lights. Oversized pine cones are a finishing touch to anchor the fireplace’s traditional moldings.

    Photographer:
    Virginia Macdonald
    Source:
    House & Home November 2013 issue
    Products:
    Vintage Blossom in Citrine chair fabric by DwellStudio for Robert Allen, Threadcount; pillow sewing, Fine Interiors.
    Designer:
    Tim Johnson & Debra Francesconi

    A string of paper gives greenery a handmade look and plays up splashes of fuchsia in the room. The result is a feminine garland draped effortlessly over this mod fireplace made of tempered mirror glass.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home November 2013 issue
    Products:
    Fireplace surround, Shower Door of Canada; rug, Elte; woven table, Artifacts; wrapping paper, ribbon, Progress Luv2Pak.
    Designer:
    Jennifer Worts

    Don’t be afraid to break away from traditional reds and greens this holiday season with a hit of pink. Here, a string of pastel papers brings a handmade look to a matte black metal railing, which is also a perfect perch for hanging holiday cards.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home November 2013 issue
    Designer:
    Jennifer Worts

    Frame a wall-mounted cabinet with no-frills foliage for an understated take on the holidays. An oversized pine cone provides a natural center point for this display, while greenery peeks over the maple kitchen cabinet.

    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home November 2013 issue
    Products:
    Wood flooring by Admonter, Moncer Specialty Flooring; cabinet construction, John Poole Cabinetry; marble compote, Crate & Barrel; cheese board, Urban Tree Salvage; table lamp, Residential Lighting Studio.
    Designer:
    Grace Castaneda

    The deep green leaves of eucalyptus create a focal point amidst a monochromatic book collection. Two identical urns neatly flank this mantel and offset the unstructured, natural form of this garland.

    Photographer:
    Virginia Macdonald
    Source:
    House & Home December 2012 issue
    Products:
    Throw pillows, Hollace Cluny; throw, HomeSense; candlestick, Cynthia Findlay Antiques.
    Designer:
    Colette van den Thillart

    Mother Nature’s fragrances are especially appealing this time of year, and eucalyptus is no exception. Create your own series of scented snow globe-esque displays above your garland by encasing bottlebrush trees, vintage ornaments and treasured cards under glass cloches.

    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home December 2012 issue
    Products:
    Dome (with trees), HomeSense; dome (with card), Value Village; dome (with ornaments) Indaba Trading; mantel colour, Hague Blue (30), Farrow & Ball; vintage card, vintage ornaments, Gadabout.

    A plentiful gathering of Carolina Sapphire cypress gets a hit of glam with golden ornaments. This holiday look is kept classic with a color palette of cream, gold and green in the den of this Georgian home.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home November 2012 issue
    Products:
    Faux tree, Canadian Tire; garland, linen stocking, Nous Design Group; stocking fabric, MacFab Fabrics; basket, Angus & Company.
    Designer:
    David Overholt 

    A medley of cocoa and green magnolia leaves envelop this Venetian-style window above the front door. Using matching magnolia leaves and sugar pine cones on the garland, wreath and resin planters finishes off this statement-making Georgian entry.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home November 2012 issue
    Products:
    Garland, planters, Nous Design Group. 
    Designer:
    David Overholt 

    Using paper to create festive flourishes is a simple and affordable way to decorate for the holidays. This pink and red DIY poinsettia garland was made using a stencil and cardstock, layering three cutouts on top of each other, securing them in the center and then gluing them on to craft wire. Weaving a string of white lights through the garland and punching each bulb through a metallic candy cup adds an extra bit of sparkle.

    Click here for a stencil you can print out.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home November 2012 issue
    Products:
    Textured cardstock, American Crafts; reindeer pelt, antler, Love The Design; brass candlesticks, white canister, white vase, Cythia Findlay Antiques; brass cups, Mjölk.

    A magnolia-leaf garland, decorated with simple white ornaments and pine cones, lets the Christmas tree take center stage.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home November 2008 issue
    Products:
    Drapes, Georgina's Custom Drapery; side table, throw pillows, Elte; wall colour, Cloud White (CC-40), Benjamin Moore.
    Designer:
    Colleen McGill

    A boxwood garland along the handrail is a lighter take on a pine or spruce garland, but equally festive. Yellow and gold bird ornaments reference the painted stair runner and add a fun touch. If properly dried and stored, boxwood can last for several seasons before needing replacement.

    Get festive decorating ideas for trees and wreaths.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home November 2010 issue
    Designer:
    Sarah Richardson
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