Nature-inspired decorating ideas for Christmas are always in style, and it’s not that hard to recreate your favorite looks since you can find these items outdoors! We love using branches in our Christmas decor, and we’re totally loving this branch centerpiece! It’s a great project you can make if you’re on a budget, and it requires minimal supplies. Let’s get started!

Supplies:

1) A branch

2) Spray paint (gold or silver)

3) Candles

4) Nail-on glides

5) Hot glue gun and glue sticks

6) Christmas decorations to decorate the branch (optional)

Step #1:

Hunt around for a fallen branch that can hold your candles. Try to find one that has thicker branches.

Step #2:

Trim your branch until it looks the way you want it to. Flip the branch around and experiment with different sides to see what would look best. Attach the nail-on glides using a glue gun.

Step #3:

Take your branch outside and spray paint it in the color of your choice. Allow it to dry before bringing it back inside.

Step #4:

Place the candles on your candleholders and if you wish, decorate the branch with various Christmas decor.

Photos and idea: Herballistic Garden.

The holiday season is coming up fast, and that means getting our home ready! With all the responsibilities we have during this busy time, sometimes there isn’t enough time in the day to get our home into the holiday season. These ornaments are easy to make, and require little time to put together. You can hang them on your tree, place them on a pretty tray for your dining table, or fill up a glass vase with them. They’re Pottery Barn knock-offs, but we think they look much better than the real thing! Keep reading for the tutorial!

Supplies:

1) Pinecones of various sizes

2) Glitter in the color of your choice

3) Crystal color filler

4) Spray adhesive

5) Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Step 1:

Spray your pinecones with spray adhesive and sprinkle glitter over them. Turn the pinecones so that the glitter gets into all the crevices.

Step 2:

Take a pinch of color fill and sprinkle it over the pinecones.

Step 3:

Allow the pinecones to dry completely.

Step 4:

To turn the pinecones into ornaments, use your hot glue to attach a piece of jute twine in a loop to the pinecone. You can attach it to either the bottom or the top.

Photos and idea: Blissfully Ever After.