I love to decorate for the holidays-all of them-but some of you know I was laid off for the summer so my budget for decorating isn’t what it used to be but that’s okay. I just have to think a little more and try to be creative–not always an EZ task. But just because I’m trying to be creative and cheap that doesn’t mean I want any less beauty on my table, at my door or in my house. So I decided to go for a walk and contemplate the process. While I was walking, I found some pine cones laying on the sidewalk. 
I picked them up and took them home to use in my decorating.
Then I had my husband trim some holly and cedar from the yard. 
I put the clippings together in an old centerpiece vase I’d saved for this type of occasion. I reused the floral foam to stick the holly, cedar and pine clippings in.
Then I stuck a candle in the center and used some Christmas tree balls to finish the piece.
It didn’t cost me anything and I think it turned out pretty. Plus, I was helping protect the planet at the same time by reusing, recycling and reducing consumption. What better way to Go Green for Christmas?
I also stuck some of the clippings into my metal vases on the porch and up over my armoir. 
I’d say pretty nice for free.
What do you think?
Do you have any tips about holiday decorating at home that are Earth-friendly?
Thanks for sharing your tips, hints and tricks.
I love these ideas.
In our house, we re-use the same decorations year after year — our painted nutcracker collection, a wreath made out of jingle bells, etc. — and then supplement with greenery from our yard.
That is beautiful! We only bought a tree this year–the rest was from the Great Outdoors, too!
Lovely and creative, too!