Originally published in Yellowstone Valley Woman.
A cozy hearth is often seen as the heart of the home, especially in winter, and it’s a space that often gets special treatment when the holidays arrive. Whether its rustic elegance, ravishing red or a contemporary mantle dressed in an icy blue, we’ll show you the trending looks to create your own festive display.
The More Swag, the Better
Garlands tend to be the go-to base layer for any mantle décor. When it comes to adding a garland, Jim Gainan of Gainan’s Midtown Flowers says, the more, the merrier, especially when you mix it up with different foliage.
“Take three garlands with different types of greenery that are of equal length, and you just twist them together,” Jim says. The result is an easy way to mix greenery and add depth before you even attach an ornament or berry…