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Dried Floral Garland DIY (Two Ideas To Try)

By  Trisha Sprouse
Holiday mantel garland decorated with berry-colored dried floral sprays Trisha Sprouse

Perhaps this year, more so than in past holiday seasons, we're feeling pulled to create an extra festive atmosphere in our homes. Whether you're the all-out sort of holiday decorator or more of a minimalist, one piece that lends itself to any aesthetic is the evergreen garland. You can't beat the versatility of it — hang or drape it just about anywhere to create instant holiday cheer — and either dress it up with your favorite decorative accents or leave it completely unadorned.

We teamed up with Afloral to bring you two ways to style their gorgeous Norfolk pine garland using a mix of dried and faux florals in a beautiful rich berry tone. What we love about both displays, aside from being stunning and super easy to recreate on your own, is that you can simply tuck all the supplies away after the holidays, and pull them out again season after season.

Asymmetrical Mantel Garland

Asymmetrical mantel garland decorated with berry-colored dried floral sprays Trisha Sprouse

Things Needed

Step 1

Make little floral bundles by grouping together several short stems of dried phalaris grass, bunny tails, and stardust gypsophila. Bind their stems together with floral wire.

Bundling berry-colored dried flowers together with wireTrisha Sprouse

Step 2

Place two garlands so that the first one begins at one side of the mantel and the second one cascades down the other side of it. Be sure to overlap the hanging handles in the center so they are hidden under the pine branches. Fluff and shape the garland as needed.

Pine garland arranged asymmetrically on fireplace mantelTrisha Sprouse

Step 3

Tuck the floral bundles into the garland, spacing them out evenly along the length of the mantel.

Dried berry-colored florals tucked into mantel garlandTrisha Sprouse

For the part of the garland that hangs off the mantel, attach the bundles with floral wire.

Asymmetrical mantel garland decorated with berry-colored dried floral spraysTrisha Sprouse

We love how the dried florals mimic the traditional look of holiday berries but with a fresh and modern spin!

Holiday mantel garland decorated with berry-colored dried floral spraysTrisha Sprouse
Asymmetrical mantel garland decorated with berry-colored dried floral spraysTrisha Sprouse

Holiday Table Garland

Holiday garland table runner decorated with burgundy ranunculus and berries Trisha Sprouse

Things Needed

Step 1

Cut the stems off the ranunculus flowers so they can lay flat, and clip off smaller sprigs of berries from the larger berry branch.

Faux ranunculus and berries clipped off their stemsTrisha Sprouse

Step 2

Place two garlands in the center of the table so the hanging handles overlap in the middle and both ends cascade off the table edges. Be sure to tuck the handles underneath some of the pine branches to conceal them.

Two pine garlands arranged in center of wood tableTrisha Sprouse

Step 3

Place a ranunculus in the center of the table garland, and then space out the other blooms evenly in each direction. Tuck small sprigs of berries in between the flowers.

Holiday garland table runner decorated with burgundy ranunculus and berriesTrisha Sprouse

Step 4

Tie leather cord around cloth napkins, and tuck long stems of phalaris grass and bunny tails underneath the cord. Place the napkins on top of each dinner plate for a festive place setting.

Leather cord tied around fringed napkin with burgundy bunny tail and phalaris grass tucked under itTrisha Sprouse

Set the rest of the table with flatware and glassware, tuck a few taper candles along the garland, and enjoy a very festive holiday meal!

Holiday dinner table setting with pine garland and berry toned flowers and berriesTrisha Sprouse
Holiday dinner table setting with pine garland and berry toned flowers and berriesTrisha Sprouse

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