Christmas in Texas
Maybe the old scene of tumbleweeds and shootouts on Main Street come to mind when you think about Texas. If you live anywhere else, it’s possible that is your image of the folks down South. Today just might change your view of the great state of Texas.
My friend Stacey from Poofing The Pillows put together a Texas blog hop to show you how we do Christmas – Texas style!
Be sure to visit the other Texas bloggers below to get a glimpse of the South this season!
My taste of Texas is an easy way to spruce up a fake Christmas wreath. We have such a wide array of gorgeous trees, shrubs and flowers in Texas and I often shop the Texas landscape for inspiration and materials to decorate with. (Like this and this!)
This year I started with an ordinary fake greenery wreath. As far as I’m concerned real is always better, but I didn’t want to pay the $15-$50 I have seen real wreaths advertise for. 
When we got our real tree this year I was sure to keep the lower branches that were removed to make it fit in the stand. You can also always find a pile of extras at the Christmas tree place. They gave me a ton of extras for free. Juniper grows plentiful in Texas so you could use it like I did here. 
I randomly stuck real branches in with the fake, wiring them on as I went. It’s much easier to accentuate than starting from scratch!
I think it just tricks your eye enough and gives you that real deal smell that I long for. 
The bright red berries I see all over town where bagging to be added to this wreath. In case you are worried, hey actually last a long time once cut. 
I nestled them in among the branches.
No Southern scape would be complete without a touch of Magnolia. It always does the trick.
My friends at Minted were so kind to send me some Christmas goodies that I incorporated into my door décor, like these ornaments. 
These shiny rustic ornaments strung from the ribbon bow dangle down like jingle bells. 
I’ve had this old sled for years now. I layered this incredibly cute felted wool garland from Minted over the sled and topped it with some more berry branches. 
Even my little greyhound buddy got a Magnolia collar. All girls love a little something special. 
Weather you are surrounded by Mesquite and cactus or Hemlock and Spruce Mother Nature is ALWAYS in style.
What can you get from your neck of the woods to decorate with this Christmas?
Pease be sure to stop by and say hi to these Texas ladies…
Queen in Between
Your door is so inviting with the gorgeous wreath you created. Love all the touches and especially the magnolia collar on your porch greyhound. Charming vintage sled too. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed seeing your wreath project. Have fun on the tour. xo
So cute. I love adding real greenery to faux. It looks fabulous.
Katie
Let’s Add Sprinkles
Kim, your wreath is gorgeous! I really admire the way you are able to pull different things together and turn them into something wonderful. I learn things when I visit you plus there’s so much beauty to soak in. Thank you so much for being an important part of this blog hop. 🙂
You are such a sweet encouragement. I appreciate you inviting me to join this tour. It has been fun and joyful!!! A lot like you 🙂
Your front porch looks so festive and pretty! I am definitely taking notes on how to spruce up a faux wreath. Great tips! And I love that cute felt garland !
Your porch is really pretty. Love your wreath…
So glad you came for a visit! I appreciate it
What a lovely wreath! You have created a very festive entryway!
Thank Betsy – I definitely enjoy coming up to our door!
Beautiful and creative!
I appreciate you coming over Misty!
Love it all!
Thanks Katie!
I never would have thought of adding fresh greenery to a fake wreath. It looks great! Love your vintage sled too.
Eilis@MyHeartLivesHere
It is holding up well and I am lovin it! Thanks for stopping by
I am hooked on natural wreaths and your wreath is gorgeous, love the little red sled too!
Merry Christmas,
Jemma
Thanks Jemma – all things natural have my number! Just so easy and always in style.
Very lovely! I love to use the extra greenery also. There’s a pretty shrub nearby that I may have to “borrow” some berries from 😉 Wonderful inspiration! Merry Christmas! xo, Andrea
I borrow all the time! Hope you find some great goodies Andrea!
Your eye for detail always amazes me! So pretty and inviting!
thank you friend! enjoyed our time together 🙂
Your wreath is just incredible! I adore the felted pom garland and the glamourous greyhound is just too cute! Wishing you all the joy of the season.
You too! I love my little greyhound and the wool pom poms were on my wish list
Beautiful! I love the way you dressed up your plain wreath with real greenery and berries. Very clever!
It gives me freedom to change my mind next year too…I get to start over 🙂
The wreath is beautiful! I snipped the evergreens in our yard to make 16 centerpieces for our women’s ministry dinner at church! I sure love free greens 😉
I bet it was stunning! Such a budget friendly idea and it always looks gorgeous, thanks Kathy!
So pretty…that sled is just darling!!
I got it at Round Top antiques week years ago and have loved it ever since!
Your wreath is gorgeous.
thank you!
such a great idea to add the real greenery in to the faux. It’s a beautiful wreath, and those red berries make it a real focal point!
I am smitten with the berries. They are always so loud and beautiful this time of year. Thanks Debra
Visiting from Poofing the Pillows. Love the way you added real greenery and berries to the wreath. It turned out lovely. I love using natural items in my holiday decorating. Nice to meet you! I hope you come visit me at The Comforts of Home.
I will stop by, so glad you hopped over from Stacey’s. I love to use natural elements for so many reasons!!!
What a great idea to add real branches to your faux wreathe!
Living in South Texas I can say I have never had a ‘real’ wreathe.
Everything looks wonderful.
I am a Texas blogger too- my day is tomorrow.
Isn’t this fun?
Enjoyed visiting,
Laura
White Spray Paint
Can’t wait to see your post! Thanks for coming over, it has been a great week of wonderful Texas women!
Seriously….never has it crossed my mind to combine real with fake….I love it!
Thanks Shelly – I feel the same way about the outfits you put together, such great inspiration!!!
Kim, you did such an amazing job making this wreath beautiful! Thank you for sharing on the Christmas in Texas tour. Feel free to share this at my Make it Pretty party. Here is the link if you want to check it out. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/12/make-it-pretty-monday-week-160.html Have a lovely rest of the week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
I shared at the party and added it to my link party page here! thanks for letting me know about it.
Kim, I love your Christmas wreath project. I can’t believe you have a sled like mine which I posted on Monday. Like minds! Thanks for sharing the link parties.
I know – isn’t that fun!!! Such a fun week.
I love what you did with the wreath, very attractive. It’s midsummer at Christmastime where I live so the decorating is a bit different although we still put up a tree and decorate with traditional colours.
Diana
wow – that would certainly make it interesting! I bet it’s beautiful where you are – cold or hot! So glad you stopped by Diana
Katie,
Thanks for showing us how you added to your faux wreath to take it from ordinary to fantastic. The red berries add just the right seasonal color! Of course, I had to pin it the Christmas in Texas Pinterest board that you are welcome to join as a pinner. https://www.pinterest.com/botanicbleu/christmas-in-texas/
This week has been so wonderful getting to know fellow Texas bloggers through the Christmas in Texas tour. The behind-the-scenes messages to help one another are true testaments to how friendly and nice Texans are.
Merry Christmas,
Judith
We really do live in a friendly place. I have felt so blessed this week by all the kind women involved!
Love your idea to add fresh greens to a faux wreath. I’m going to follow your lead and do just that for my front porch because like you, I don’t want to pay the price of a fresh wreath. I already have a faux, and the Optimist tree lot close to my house. 😉
Great post for our Christmas in Texas blog hop. This has been great fun for me. Best part is meeting some new to me Texas bloggers.
I know – such amazing women in our great state! Hope the wreath is budget friendly fun for you. Thanks Sarah!
Love your pretty touches of nature and the pops of red — gorgeous!
Thanks so much Julie, it has been so fun to see everyone’s home on the tour!
I just love your Christmas entry! I would never guess there was a faux wreath under all the fresh greens! I adore your vintage sled too!
I just love wreaths any time of year and I love to make them. Why didn’t I think to add real branches to a faux wreath? What a great idea! Sometimes it is hard to pay the prices out there for the real thing. I did get a real white pine wreath for $5 this year so I will have to make my faux/real one next year. Looks so pretty on your door with the berries, magnolia and ornaments. Not sure I could get magnolia here in Upstate NY!
Your wreath is so festive and adds the final touch for a wonderful welcome!!
Thanks for linking on Oh My Heartsie Girl this week!
Happy Holidays!
Karren
Thanks for having me 😉
I just love fresh greens at the front door at Christmas time. Such a warm and inviting entry for all the guest. I love your creation for your fresh wreath, a real Texas welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz!
It all came together nicely. Very festive. Have a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too! Thank you
Your wreath is truly lovely with the combination of real and faux greenery. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm.