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.
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.
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.
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.
No. 4
Use individual magnolia leaves at the base of a holiday centerpiece.
No. 5
Create a holiday floral arrangement using a mix of magnolia leaves and evergreen branches.
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.
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.
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.
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, this was the first year my local nursery (up north!) had Magnolia leaves. Love them mixed with evergreens. Merry Christmas!
There’s some fantastic Magnolia ideas here Shelly. I love magnolia leaves too.
Thank you.
Magnolia leaves always add a bit of class and sophistication to any arrangement. Love the idea of actually adding them as well to the Christmas tree.