Sometimes the holidays can become focused on shopping, candy and presents – but every now and then it’s refreshing to take a step away and go back to the roots of Christmas… simple, natural decorations to celebrate time spent with family and friends. So today we’re sharing ten ways to incorporate fresh herbs and fruits to create uncomplicated wreaths, ornaments and tablescapes.
1. Wrap rosemary around a votive to create a delicious aroma. [Photo: Brides]
2. Find out how to make your own festive cranberry wreath here. [Photo: A Beautiful Mess]
3. Cranberries make pretty garlands too, and dried pomegranates can be lovely ornaments. Read more here. [Photo: Design*Sponge]
4. Dried oranges can look gorgeous wrapped around the tree or strung along the mantel. Check out the directions here. [Photo: Design Megillah]
5. Make a mini wreath out of fresh herbs using this simple tutorial. [Photo: PopSugar]
6. Okay, okay… I know these aren’t herbs or fruit. But the veggies just look so cute. Get the tutorial here. [Photo: BHG]
7. Oranges, pomegranates, grapes and persimmons clustered together make for an unforgettable tablescape. [Photo: The Jungalow]
8. Rosemary and baker’s twine will do the trick as a napkin ring. [Photo: Gruszka Z Fartuszka]
9. Double up on the vases for your candles and fill the outer one with kumquats, cranberries and walnuts. [Photo: Good Housekeeping]
10. Oranges and cloves will make your holiday table smell amazing. Read more here. [Photo: Let’s Mingle]
