How to Hang Faux Cedar Garland for the Holidays

Every year, I start decorating for the holidays with garland. I use faux cedar garlands that look like fresh garland. There were years when I would use a fresh cedar garland for a party, but it had to come down within a day or two of hanging it. It created a huge mess and only looked good for a very short time. Artificial garlands have come a long way; you can enjoy them for the entire holiday season. 

The first step is to determine how much holiday greenery you will need.

Decide which areas around the house you want greenery. Then, estimate how many feet you’ll need for each location. Consider buying a few extra shorter garlands that you can make into a longer garland, or use more than one to make a garland that’s a little more full.

I hang holiday garlands in several places around the house. I use this type of garland everywhere, but I will add Stargazer lights, tinsel garlands, iron garlands, ornaments, and some natural elements. Real greenery is often so heavy that it requires large holes with hooks in the walls/ceiling that must be repaired. I still use nails to hang my faux greenery, but it does not cause significant damage to walls or moldings. Using nails is the most effortless way to ensure your garlands stay in place. Later, you can fill in with a bit of wood filler, and you’ll never know! 

Hang Evergreen Garlands in the Kitchen

I love to hang a garland over the kitchen window. It makes the kitchen look and feel cozy. I usually add some seeded eucalyptus garlands and dried orange slices for a natural look. I use Stargazer lights or the more colorful Stargazer Garden Lights for a little glow. I leave the lights on all day. The lights make all holiday decorations magical! 

I hung the velvet mushroom ornaments on the kitchen garland. Last year, I used them on the table. (You can see that post here.)

I used a 9′ garland. The easiest way to hang it is with two long nails on each side of the window. The nails are on the top of the molding, so I don’t even need to worry about filling in the holes after the holidays. 

Garland on the Staircase

I used a 9-foot-long garland on the staircase and tied it with green jute twine at the top. Then, I hung Stargazer Twinkle Lights, an iron garland, or a few brass ornaments.

Garland on the Coffee Bar

I can’t believe I used real garland on my coffee bar when it was featured in Better Homes & Gardens’ Holiday issue. You can read more here. Fresh greenery makes such a mess; now, I can enjoy decorating around the coffee bar and not even worry about a mess. I love having Christmas decorations up early in the season.

To make our coffee bar extra festive this year, I’ve added Color Story Garden Lights, Yesteryear Candle Edition, and Bauble Ornament Tinsel Garland.

Garland on the Armoire

I tied two extra 6′ garlands together to decorate the dining room armoire and added a strand of tinsel garland. I can still easily open the armoire, but a little decoration makes it festive without getting in the way of function. (All my dishes, napkins, and glassware are stored inside, so easy access is important.)

Garland on a Mirror

One of my favorite ways to use garland is to add it to mirrors. I always use a 6′ garland on our Lanai mirror from Serena & Lily. I also added a strand of natural-colored wood bead garland, pinecone garland, and a few brass ornaments.

Garland on the Mantel

I use enough garland to cover the mantel’s sides, partway down. Some people have used it only at the end of the mantel for an asymmetrical look, but I prefer a more traditional look. My mantel is about 6′, so I use 9′ pre-lit faux cedar garland, Evergreen.

Garland on Top of the Door

I used one small garland on the top of our door, Faux Snowy Pre-lit Trees on each side, and Stargazer Iridescent Light Orbs for outdoor decor to welcome our friends and family during the holidays. We decorate the front door, side, and back doors in some way using evergreens, wreaths, and pine cones.

These are a few of the places I use garland in our home. I think it’s one of the easiest things to use, and it adds so much to a space like a mirror or above a window. It’s also easy to store. It’s lightweight and takes up very little storage space when flat. The faux cedar garland is my favorite, and it’s on SALE for a limited time—it sells out way before the holidays!

Our Christmas Tree

This year, we will have a Faux Twinkling Pre-Lit Norway Spruce. Like the garlands, I am so happy that I finally switched to faux to enjoy the season without worrying about the tree getting too dry!  I may have to think about adding this Square Rattan Bakset Tree Skirt. 

If you enjoyed reading How to Hang Faux Cedar Garland for the Holidays, you might like this post about the holidays: How to Make Frayed Canvas Ribbon.