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Christmas Garland

December 15, 2011 by Chris

I did something a little differently this year. I decided to forego all of my smaller decorations throughout the house and focus solely on greenery. Oh Mylanta, what a breath of fresh air that has been! Christmas garland staircase

I’ll have to show you what that meant for me next week, but here’s just a sampling. I wanted to bring the natural colors from the Christmas tree into the foyer.

natural garland

However, since the foyer is lighter, I decided to throw some peacock feathers in there. My mom lives in town by a farmer who owns a peacock farm. How cool, right? She picked up a bunch of peacock feathers for me some time ago. And yes, she’s one of those people who would walk up to a house and ask if she could take some cuttings from their wildflowers. And yes, I was the one (still am!) who was hiding on the floor of our car.

garland peacock feathers

Can you tell I’m a fan of feathers? Can’t get enough of them, and they’re such an inexpensive way to spruce up greenery.

holiday garland

 

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So what do you see when you walk in the front door? You know…all two of you? Let’s just say if Publisher’s Clearing House ever comes to visit me, they’ll have a nice entry to film. 

holiday entrance

And of course…the night shot. Gosh, I wish cameras captured the beauty of this thing. Guess you’ll just have to trust me on this one.

stairwell garland

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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Filed Under: Christmas, Decorating, Holidays Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas stairs, garland

About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Virginia says

    December 15, 2011 at 12:35 am

    Your garland is beautiful! I love the peacock feathers. I put some on my porch this year in honor of the peacocks on the farm across the road.

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:43 pm

      Lucky girl, Virginia! Free peacock feathers for life! Thank you!

  2. susie harris says

    December 15, 2011 at 12:44 am

    I love it Chris! If I lived a bit closer, I’d be #3 iver to visit 🙂

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:44 pm

      Ha! Great comment, Susie! Thank you.

  3. dayle says

    December 15, 2011 at 2:45 am

    Love this. My sis has very similar colors in her tree. So calming.

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:42 pm

      Thank you, Dayle! It was a little different direction for me, so I’m glad it worked out. 🙂

  4. Kathy says

    December 15, 2011 at 4:07 am

    WOW. So georgous. Peacock feathers never would have occured to me. Now I really really want some 😉 Are they only inexpensive if you live near a farm and are very gutsy?

  5. Shannon at madiganmade says

    December 15, 2011 at 5:59 am

    Oh my! Simple and yet so many details. Love it! (and the feathers are a great touch)

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you, Shannon! I love simple (but not boring)–glad I hit the mark. 🙂 Thanks again!

  6. Shannon aka design says

    December 15, 2011 at 6:12 am

    BEAUTIFUL! I love the greenery and the colour and texture of the peacock feathers is perfect!
    Shannon

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:40 pm

      Thank you, Shannon!

  7. modern jane says

    December 15, 2011 at 6:43 am

    Beautiful! I absolutely love the peacock feathers!

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Modern Jane!

  8. Kellie Collis says

    December 15, 2011 at 7:37 am

    These are gorgeous! I love sprucing up the stair banisters! Enjoy the fabulous day, Kellie xx

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:40 pm

      Agreed, Kellie. One of my “go to” decorations for Christmas. It’s such a traditional decor, eh? Thank you!

  9. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    December 15, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Chris, it is gawwwwjus!! Really, really pretty, love those peacock feathers & the blues added. Hope you have a great Christmas!

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you, Rhoda! Peacock feathers–love ’em. 🙂 Merry Christmas, my friend.

  10. Jacqueline says

    December 15, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Your foyer looks gorgeous. And I can totally relate….my mom is the same exact way!

  11. Katie says

    December 15, 2011 at 9:32 am

    wow! I really like it. So creative and festive.

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Katie!

  12. Anngela says

    December 15, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I LOVE this! Garland and lights are truly one of the most beautiful Christmas decorations ever and I agree that photos never do it justice. 🙂 I love that you used peacock feathers–I have a small obsession with these beauties; check out this peacock ornament I just did a tutorial for! 🙂
    http://anngelasprettylittlethings.blogspot.com/2011/12/peacock-ornament-tutorial.html

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:37 pm

      Holy cow, Angela. That peacock ornament is amazing! I’m so glad you shared it! LOVE! Thank you!

  13. Danielle says

    December 15, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    I simply adore the ribbon for attachment to the banister. I would have been using Command hooks or something, but the ribbon looks so simple, but so very elegant! Beautiful touch.

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      And it was so easy. Hold it up, tie it on. Done. 🙂 Thank you!

  14. Brittny Hemphill says

    December 15, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I wish we were best friends. And neighbors. And had known each other for 20 years. Why? Because I want you to come pretty my house. I can’t decorate to save my life!!!!!! I can find pretty pictures of what I want my house to look like, but doing it? Let’s just say it looks like I was forced to do it blindfolded and all I was given were broken toys and craft supplies for a 2 year old. Awful. Looks gorgeous!!!

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      Hey, I could always use a new best friend, Brittny! Especially one that would like me to help them decorate! Sounds like a match made in heaven. Thank you for your sweet comment.

  15. Lauren Clark says

    December 15, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    It looks stunning! Love the peacock feathers throughout. Jealous of the staircase – such a great spot to take advantage of and decorate this time of year.

    • Chris says

      December 15, 2011 at 6:35 pm

      It doesn’t go unappreciated, Lauren. 🙂 I do love to decorate it! Thank you!!

  16. Christina @ Christina's Adventures says

    December 15, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this…the peacock feather are unexpected in the BEST sense of the word! Your whole set-up looks *delicious* 🙂

    • Chris says

      December 16, 2011 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you, Christina! “delicious”–great word!:)

  17. Jen says

    December 15, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    Wow! Simply stunning! I love the garland and everything else! Thanks for sharing!
    Jen

    • Chris says

      December 16, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Jen! I appreciate you stopping by!

  18. Tamara @ Etcetorize says

    December 15, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Wow! I love the colours you’ve chosen. So beautiful~

    • Chris says

      December 16, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you, Tamara! I appreciate the comment!

  19. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    December 16, 2011 at 7:08 am

    Absolutely Beautiful! I love all the detail you added to the garland, and the combo with the touch of blue is very elegant. Perfect! Happy Holidays!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    • Chris says

      December 16, 2011 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Karah! Merry Christmas!

  20. Janice says

    December 17, 2011 at 9:55 am

    I love how you incorporated the peacock feathers! I work at a flower shop and add them to arrangements all the time. Your entry way is gorgeous!

  21. Erin @ Two Story Cottage says

    December 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Just beautiful, Chris. Stunning, really. My garland just makes me mad. This is our first year with a staircase to decorate and I think I bit off more than I can chew! Good looking garland takes some practice…. maybe I’ll go mess with mine some more. No peacocks around here unfortunately…

  22. Amanda Eck says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    wow! this is by far the prettiest garland I’ve seen in blogland. Great job!!

  23. Kelly says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Oh I love your banniser on how it is decorated. Especially love the peacock feathers!

  24. Eliesa says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    Those peacock feathers are gorgeous! As an unintended collector of peacock stuff (I really didn’t mean to start buying a bunch of peacock stuff, but the colors are amazing and the collection kept growing) I am jealous of your free peacock feathers for life deal. I need a friend with a peacock!

    • Chris says

      December 21, 2011 at 12:17 pm

      Ha! I have a feeling that peacock wouldn’t have too many feathers left. 🙂 They’re just such beautiful colors, aren’t they?

  25. Brittany says

    December 23, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Beautiful! Merry Christmas!

  26. Lila Jane says

    September 28, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    I’m finding this a year later as I look for inspiration for my own decorations this year. Can you tell me how I might find those grapes — they appear to be the perfect color for my decor. Nice work!

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