Decorating with Magnolia Leaves During the Holidays

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One of the easiest and least expensive (totally free) ways you can UpStyle your holiday decor is with magnolia leaves.

I use magnolia leaves a lot when I decorate for clients during the holidays and I use magnolia leaves in my own decor.

Magnolia leave add substance and fullness to trees and garland, and can even be spray painted to fit your holiday decor theme.

Painted Magnolia leaves

The decorating possibilities are endless but here are EIGHT easy ways to decorate with magnolia leaves for Christmas!

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No. 1  

Add magnolia leaves to a plain evergreen wreath.  Magnolia leave will give your wreath a fuller appearance  and a bold pop of texture.

Magnolia Leaf Wreath

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No. 2

Enhance an evergreen garland with magnolia leaves instead of ribbon.  Cluster the leaves in bunches and add pinecones or ornaments if you want more of a decorative look.

Garland with Magnolia Leaves

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No. 3

Place magnolia leaves in your Christmas tree to give the tree impact.  Wire a handful of leaves together and place 8 to 9 bundles around the tree.

Magnolia Leaves Christmas Tree

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No. 4

Use individual magnolia leaves at the base of a holiday centerpiece.

Magnolia Leaf Centerpie

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No. 5

Create a holiday floral arrangement using a mix of magnolia leaves and evergreen branches.

Magnolia Arrangement

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No. 6

Create a charger plate using magnolia leaves.

How to:  Spray paint individual magnolia leaves gold, silver or any color you choose and hot glue then to a circle piece of cardboard that will sit under each dinner plate.

Magnolia Leaf Charger

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No. 7

For a natural decorative statement, fill a vase with magnolia leaves and assorted greenery from the yard.  Simple arrangements like these can be used on a mantle, buffet, side table or kitchen island.

Magnolia leaves in planter

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No. 8

Craft a classic Christmas door sway with magnolia leaves.

How to:  Keep leaves au naturale or spray paint a few and then glue them to length of ribbon.  Add ornaments attached to wires for a more festive feel.

Door Swag

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I love decorating with magnolia leaves not only because they are free from mother nature but they add an elegant feel to my decor without putting in a lot effort.

I hope you’ve been inspired to go out in the yard and clip a few magnolia leaves of your own!

Shelly

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Comments

  1. Elaine Parisi says

    Shelly, this was the first year my local nursery (up north!) had Magnolia leaves. Love them mixed with evergreens. Merry Christmas!

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