Merry Magnolia!!! I can’t believe it’s already time to decorate for the holidays. I actually still have pumpkins outside (I know, I know), but am dreaming of masses of magnolia that will hopefully be up by this weekend.
This is what our house looked like last Christmas. Each year is a variation on a theme, but we have to have magnolia leaves. A new addition was our red lacquered wreath, which we’ll be bringing out again this year.
I’m incorporating magnolia leaves inside the house, too…and will share some of those photos on Instagram today, so please follow me if you don’t already @prettypink2lips!
Here are some examples that show how versatile this hearty Southern branch can be.
What’s your signature, must have decorative element for the holidays?! Make it merry!!
images: ppt, pottery barn, veranda, bhg
Elizabeth,
Magnolias are so elegant! Can't wait to see your home this year all decked out.
I think my signature is a green garland up my outside banister and then lots of fresh greenery on my mantle with fresh pears and Christmas clementines.
Up baking now, trying to re-group after a busy and Thankful Thanksgiving! One son off to New Zealand….and ski season has begun!
Swoosh, let the games begin!
xo
pve
LOVE magnolias too….such a southern thing and it adds such elegance anywhere they are used. Your front door was perfection! Love the window boxes too:)
I laughed when you mentioned still having the pumpkins..me too! I can't bring myself to throw them away, what to do!
I feel behind the eight ball seeing how many are DONE with their holiday decorating. I started on a very small scale yesterday…cheers to a productive Monday!
Magnolias are SO quintessentially southern and absolutely beautiful! My pumpkins are still on my front porch too…I actually intentionally leave them up until after Thanksgiving as a silent protest to Christmas arriving earlier every year…however, as today is December 1st, I definitely NEED to shift gears quickly. Where can I find magnolia wreaths/garlands up here??
Have a lovely Monday, Elizabeth!! xoxo
Elizabeth, this is an elegant post. I love magnolias. Thank you for starting our Monday off perfectly.
Phyllis
wwwq.theribbonibnmyjournal.com
Elizabeth, your door last year was absolutely stunning. And the window boxes, too. Just gorgeous. I love the touch of magnolia leaves, and that this is a holiday tradition for you.
My friend Dana just had them as part of her Thanksgiving decor and they were lovely.
I was sad to say goodbye to the pumpkins last Friday as we prepped for the Champagne Party, but we have barely gotten our tree up and lit. The decorating starts in earnest today and will probably continue all week (lots of boxwood this year).
Wish I could join you for a glass of champagne and admire your hard work in person, but will watch on Instagram instead!
Happy December and happy decorating! XOXO
I was at a local nursery last week and they had natural cuttings and silk magnolia. Of course the silk was more cost, but oh to have those beauties always looking fresh. They were so real looking that you had to touch them.
The manufacturer is Winward.
have fun decorating.
Hi Elizabeth,
Your home with the black door and shutters makes the perfect backdrop for ANY holiday decor!
I love my magnolia leaf and pomegranate wreath, and it looks so real!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
There is not a tree, flower, or leaf that I love more! They just finish an arrangement.
Beautiful arrangements, Elizabeth.
Teresa
xoxo
Elizabeth this looks fabulous! A red lacquered wreath I have never seen but I love it!
Looking forward to seeing more of your ideas and decor soon. Already follow on Instagram so I will be on the lookout!
I love magnolia, too. Your wreath and flower box are lovely. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
Gorgeous. I have a request – I am dying to see your Nutcracker collection.
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