My love of nature often manifests itself in the way I decorate our home for the holidays. This year, I’ve made the most of out a beautiful cedar garland I purchased from Costco by using as the foundation for our Christmas tablescape. Here are the step-by-step directions on how to create your own version.
First up, I started with a simple piece of fabric I had torn into the size I needed. I like the simple, frayed edge of handtorn fabric AND it’s an easy no-sew way to go.
Next, I added an old table runner I had on hand, but a simple piece of fabric would work just as well. I say, use what you have.
Next, came the star of the show – the beautiful, multiple-use, inexpensive garland. Garlands have a tendenceny to curve a bit. Don’t fight it, the curves are nice and make for nice little coves to add other natural elements.
For a fuller table covering, I added in some pepperberries and more greenery. The great thing about all of these elements are that they will stay vibrant in color through the holidays.
And to top it all off, pinecones.
IT'S ME, SERENA!
I bounced through the first years of my life in a hippie gypsy wagon, hand-built by my father, wandering the back roads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. My family eventually settled into a tiny cabin in the woods on property that was once inhabited by Native American Indians.
I spent my childhood days searching for arrowheads, teaching myself to sew on a treadle sewing machine and to bake in a wood-burning stove, with no running water, refrigeration, or electricity in our home. My family lived frugally and early on, inspired by my parent’s thriftiness and style, I gained a knack for thrifty creativity and turning ordinary objects into something useful. And I dreamed of the home I would create for my own family someday.
Now I’m married to my husband, Colin, and our children are all grown. After 24 years of producing The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair, I'm spending time visiting other markets around the world. You can watch episodes of Serena Goes to Market here.
I share more about my life story from time to time, here on my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, and Facebook.
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