Evergreens
I was on a mission today to find fresh evergreen garlands. No luck. I think a trip to a tree farm might be in order. Fortunately I did come across some beautiful evergreen bouquets at my local Trader Joe's so I bought quite a few bundles. These will be going on the mantle in the family room.
They also had petite European Trees in burlap covered pots and fresh unadorned wreaths so I picked up some of those too. I think I'm going to decorate the wreaths with a simple satin bow. Maybe in a beautiful chartreuse green or muted teal.
The best part of the whole day was leaving them in my car while I ran errands. Everytime I got back in…..heavenly scents of Christmas greeted me. It sure made the errands more enjoyable. You should give it a try!
28 Responses to “Evergreens”
I sure do miss trader joes….wobbley, squeeky carts and all.
I can almost smell the evergreens. A very pretty selection for sure.
Lisa
You’ve got to love Trader Joe’s! There really is nothing like that scent is there? By the way, I am really enjoying my Christmas giveaway win! Thank you again!
Trader Joe’s always has the best food and florals… I got my Pumpkins there for Halloween/Thanksgiving this year… must stop by now for my Christmas Greens… Dawn… The Bohemian
The evergreens are beautiful, I love those little berries!
Hugs’
Catlyn
Those are beautiful!
I love that evergreen smell too. I was at a winter outdoor event and instead of sprinkling salt or gravel to stop people from slipping on the ice and snow they used fresh cut evergreen boughs. As everyone walked around, the pine smell just got better and better. Yum.
Trader Joe’s is now on my list of places to stop tomorrow. Love everything you bought.
That scent must have been wonderful! I am blessed to be surrounded by Christmas tree farms. Going for a morning run this time of year is one of my favorite things to do and it’s all because of that fabulous pine scent that fills the air!!!
Heather, these greens are gorgeous! Why have I ever used anything artificial? Never again. I’m headed to the big city tomorrow and will definitely check out Trader Joe’s! Thanks for the tip.
so pretty!!
& i bet your home and your car smell wonderful
merry christmas heather
xo
Those little red berries are doing me in…..beautiful.
Beautiful, Heather! I love, LOVE the rosy hypericum berries in with the greens! Have you seen the bright green and chocolate ones? Gorgeous. Supposedly we can grow them here in the NW. I’m on a mission!
Thanks for the inspiration! I am going to Trader Joes right now!
Yep, I’ve done some price comparisons for garlands (I was on the hunt too!) and Trader Joe’s seems to have the best prices right now. That’s even compared to the LA wholesale flower mart. How on earth do they do it? Oh well, don’t ask questions 🙂
Well, I knew I should have stopped into Trader Joes last weekend. Thank you so much for the preview! Your blog is on my top ten list, just beautiful.
I bought those same little trees at TJ’s. They are so awesome!
i wish we had a TJ’s here. no luck but we are finally getting an Anthropologie :)those tiny trees are darling! i love the way you threaded the twine through the burlap so sweet. susan
Heather,
These are wonderful. I wish we had a Trader Joe’s in my area.
I bet they were expensive! Have fun decorating your home.
Hugs, Liz
Hi Everyone!
Thought I should mention the prices on the evergreens were very reasonable. The little trees in burlap were $5.99, the wreaths were $9.99 and the bouquets were $4.99.
And those little trees come with the twine ribbon woven through the burlap. Really great prices in my neck of the woods!
Happy Decorating!
Heather
Gorgeous greens ~ I love the scent too and how it fills the house at this time of year. Happy Holidays to you ~ Rebecca
There is nothing like the fresh smell of greenery to get me in the holiday spirit!
Every year I get my fresh evergreen garlands from Lowes on Thanksgiving weekend. They hold up fairly well thru New Years. Unfortunately no fresh garlands for me this year due to our massive remodel 🙁 TJ’s always has cute little plants/flowers for a cheap and colorful touch for your home – thanks TJ 😉
There is nothing that says holidays like fresh garland…Happy Holidays Heather!
I heard this from another blogger and thought I would try it myself. IF you go to Home Depot….. they will give you the extra cuttings that are thrown away from evergreens….. to make your own wreaths, arrangements. I am hoping to find some boxwood to decorate with. love your blog.geri
Heather, thanks for posting about TJ’s greenery….I will have to head over there. I love those little trees you nabbed.
Going to stop by Traders Joe in Temecula today in hopes that they still have the little European trees wrapped in burlap…perfect for a holiday table setting!!
Heather:
Yes indeed my daughter came in from out of town at the beginning of Dec and bought some greenery and stuck some boughs in our vehicles to stay for the season; what a grand idea-just love it.
Thanks for the tip of TJ’s. Truly an amazing place, will have to make a special trip on my day off Friday, (have to travel 40 miles to get there)
AND also I am looking for princess pine, it only grows in the woodland floor, it makes lovely wreaths; it is quite beautiful!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Wonderful post! I can almost smell the scents of your greenery…
Have a wonderful Christmas Season! blessings
deborah
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