In the wintertime after all the holiday festivities have gone down, taking down our Christmas trees can result in a feeling of emptiness around the house. In order to combat this melancholic feeling and rather focus on the good parts winter has to offer, I have gone on a walk in the forest and the neighborhoods close to us to find some décor inspiration. I decided I wanted to recreate the wintery forest but make it cozy and easy to put together. I collected branches of the evergreens like pine and cypresses, pinecones, berries, and any branch that caught my liking and attention. Seeing as the interior design trends this winter are leaning toward a more minimalist, simple but chic and natural style, an afternoon foraging project is just the thing you might be looking for. Here are some inspirational décor pieces we put together for this winter season.
Environmentally friendly DIY tree/Christmas tree
Find a nice tree in a forest or in your backyard and cut down a few 60-70cm long branches. Using a transparent string, attach them to a long tree branch, one that is straight and does not have small little branches. Next, find a sturdy and straight log and make a hole in the top, one that could fit the main branch to which you will be attaching your pine branches. Voilá, you have yourself a full Christmas tree or after the festive season, a winter décor piece. For further information and how-to, Garden Answer's video can guide you.
Happy DIYing, let me know if you decide to give it a go yourself!
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