3 Christmas Decorations You’ll Find on Your Farm

With Thanksgiving almost a memory, it’s time to start thinking about your Christmas decorations. If you’re living on land you’ve recently purchased, then all the decorations you could possibly need are right outside your door. If you’re still planning to purchase land, that’s okay. You can make your first down payment today and start gathering your holiday décor right away!

Now, what will you look for when you venture outside? Let’s take a look.

Holly Boughs

Nothing says Christmas like boughs of holly. You may be lucky enough to find holly trees on your property. If you don’t have holly trees, this craft looks great with pine branches, too. With some clippers, you can collect some branches that are full of leaves and berries. Make sure you leave a good length of branch when you cut.

When you return, tie those branches together and then wrap the ends with a beautiful ribbon. Velvet is a good sturdy material that will hold the wood together without tearing. A big bow will finish the look. Then you can hang your boughs on your door, over the fireplace, or down the middle of your dinner table for a festive look.

Pine Wreaths

When you’re out searching for decorations, keep an eye out for full pine branches. A good wreath needs lots of needles. As you find them, clip and collect. Make sure they’re flexible, though. You don’t want to get a branch that won’t bend. Depending on the size of your finished wreath, you can collect pieces six to twelve inches long.

A wreath form from a craft store will help you shape the branches, but it’s not necessary. A wire coat hanger shaped into a circle will also do the trick. You’ll need some wire or sturdy string to tie the branches onto the circle form, and then you’re ready to start. These instructions will walk you through the whole process, including adding bright bows or sparkly accessories.

Pinecones

The easiest of the Christmas decorations waiting out in the woods for you is the pinecone. You probably stepped on a dozen while looking for holly and pine boughs. Take along a bag and pick up several to add to your decorations.

There are so many things you can do with these, too. Spray paint them green, red, silver, or gold, and then toss them in a big bowl. Or, you can make a wreath of these, too. Maybe you could paint the tips white, just like snow, and set the pinecones in bunches around the house. If you’re determined to get more creative than that, this collection of pinecone crafts will be right up your alley.

And now your new farm is ready for the holiday season! If you’re not a landowner yet, that’s okay. Come see us today with your down payment of $295. You’ll be in your new home with plenty of time to decorate for Christmas.