Decorating Naturally

It's not too early to start thinking about decorating for the Holidays. With Thanksgiving just around the corner and Christmas following next month, Pottery Barn is always a great source of inspiration for making our nests more pretty, the natural way. Last year, I really got inspired to use more natural elements with my Christmas decor and this year, I plan to do the same.

Here are a few inspiration pics to get you in the mood for the holidays.

Birch tree planters make a nice accent on the mantel.

And this beautiful moss wreath would be easy to make. Just grab a bag of reindeer moss and a hot glue gun.

(All above pics from Pottery Barn online)

And this inspiration pic is from my own Christmas files from last year. Here are a few things to get you started for decorating naturally this year:

• Pinecones from the yard or neighborhood. Leave them as is or you can paint them in metallic colors of silver or gold and add a little glitter. It's a fun way to add some natural beauty and glitz.
• Acorns from the yard.
• Mixed whole unshelled nuts from the grocery store are a great accent too. Toss them in an apothecary jar for a natural accent to your holiday tables.
• Moss wreaths and topiaries
• Boughs of holly and pine
• Magnolia leaves
• Dried hydrangeas from those summer months

Hope this has given you some ideas to mull over and get you geared up for a naturally decorated Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Rhoda is a Design Consultant from Birmingham and resides at Southern Hospitality, where she shares all sorts of projects and decorating ideas. Come by for a visit and get inspired this season!