Three-way Thursday - Quick, easy, and free Holiday decorating!

Three ways to use the clippings from your Christmas tree to decorate around the house.

Use them to create a beautiful mantel display

I just asked the guy at the tree farm if I could have the branches leftover from the tree trimmings and he let me take as much as I wanted, FREE! By cutting them into smaller branches, I used them to create this beautiful mantel display. I used a grouping of pine cones from the yard and spread the branches out from there. I tucked in a string of lights and votive candles to add sparkle. All the other accessories were already on the mantel. The birds and vase of branches just added to that "winter wonderland" feeling I was going for.

Make a spray to use on mirrors or anywhere you want!

This one is easy and can be used all around the house. You can even make a larger one for the front door. All I did was group the sprigs together and tie together with floral wire. Next I added ornaments on a string to make it more interesting. Then I simply added a burlap bow to the top and hung it on my iron art in the dining room. So simple!

Tuck them around a candle

Simply tucking the branches around a hurricane candle holder helps give this entry way table  and dining room table that Christmas feeling! Again, I added candles, icy branches, and pine cones to pull it all together.

Create a holiday center piece for the table

With Christmas just around the corner, finding ways to save money is a must. I love that I was able to create that wintery holiday feeling by using natural elements, like tree branches, pine cones, and burlap, around the house. I love that wonderful smell of a fresh Christmas tree!  Best of all it cost little to no money at all! 

Please note they will eventually get brittle, they will usually last about 2 to 3 weeks.