Eason suggests luminarias to light walkways,
“and I’ve been playing around with the idea
of connecting them with thick garlands and
woodland elements.
“I really think a more natural holiday design is
absolutely on point this season.”
When the holiday is over, he notes, recyclable
decor can go back to nature “and help to ensure
the gift of a safer earth for generations to come.”
Professional organizer Shira Gill, whose
new book, “Minimalista” (Ten Speed Press),
offers decluttering tips, also suggests going
biodegradable. String a popcorn and cranberry
garland for window boxes or railings, or make
a front-door wreath out of tree trimmings or
fallen twigs.
“These can all hit the compost bin when the new
year rolls around,” she says.
HOLIDAY LODGE
If heading off to a cozy cabin is more aspirational
than doable, you can still achieve the chalet
vibe. A few birch logs placed in a galvanized
steel or enameled planter, with pine or cedar
boughs and some faux or real moss bedding the
pot, will look inviting with or without a strand of
warmly hued fairy lights.
Peel-and-stick removable decals can dress up a
front door or street-facing windows. Tempaper’s
white Christmas Village wall decal set gives you
pine trees, deer, various buildings and an array
of stars to create a silhouetted scene.
Grandin Road also has a silhouette theme, with
powder-coated metal deer and mountains.