Many of you may already know how much I love to decorate. You may also know that I love to use greenery in my decor. What you may not know is how to make it work in your own home. So, today I’m giving you all my tips and tricks and showing you how to decorate with greenery!
Vintage decor is my favorite thing, I just love it. The uniqueness and variety available is the best. I also love the neutral colors that often come with vintage decor. But sometimes you really need a pop of natural color mixed in. The perfect solution: greenery! I know that some of you are not sure if greenery is for you or where to start if it is. I wanted to answer your questions and put your mind at ease so, in the video below, I show you everything you need to know about how to decorate with greenery!
How to Decorate with Greenery
The first thing you need to know is that I am not talking about our grandmothers’ greenery. I know that some of the fake plants of the past have been cringe worthy but that’s not how it is anymore! You can still find low cost low quality pieces of course, but there are also some fabulous, reasonably priced, items available now.
I am picky about my greenery, they have to look great for me to use them or sell them. But I never have a problem finding what I need. If you’re worried about quality, you can shop my website for your greenery and know that they are top notch. I only sell what I use in my own home! You can also click on any picture in this post and it will take you right to the featured greenery.
Fabric vs Plastic Greenery
Another thing you need to know about greenery is that there is a difference between fabric and plastic. Normally I prefer the fabric variety because it has a softer more realistic look. But when it comes to things like ferns, I love the plastic because they can add so much more detail and variation with the molds they use to make them than you can achieve with fabric. So, what ends up happening in my house is a healthy mix of both fabric and plastic greenery. Nothing like a good compromise, am I right?!
How to Clean your Greenery
I know that a big concern about getting into greenery is wondering how to keep them clean. Here is where plastic has a bit of an edge over fabric. With my plastic greenery I just gather it up once a year and wash it with warm soapy water. Done and done! A little feather duster for in between cleaning works too but they just don’t seem to need it all that much.
Fabric greenery is a little more delicate than plastic but it’s still no big deal. Again, just keep up on the dusting with a feather duster throughout the year. Then, once a year, you can gather them up just like you do the plastic ones. Some of your greenery may be fine to wash with mild soap and water. For those that aren’t, however, put a few pieces in a resealable bag with a few spoonsful of coarse salt or corn meal. The salt or corn meal will act as a mild abrasive to remove dirt and grime that has clung to the greenery. Brush them off and you’re ready to go!
How to use your Greenery
Ok now for the fun part friends! Finding spots to add greenery into my decor is one of my favorite things. Stand in the center of any room and start looking around. Keep an eye out for any spots that need a little color or texture. Don’t forget to look up too! Here is a short list of some ways you may want to use your greens…
- In crocks or large vases
- On candles or candle sticks
- Poked into different spots on a mantle
- Draping off a high cabinet, book shelf, or mantel
- In cute pots or planters
- In hard to decorate areas like on top of the fridge or a high cupboard
- Mixed in with real plants or flowers outside to fill them in
The list is endless really. Anywhere you add greenery you will add dimension to your room. Mixing in different shapes, sizes, and textures adds so much more!
Any time you are using greenery remember that they come to you pretty flattened out. They are all wired though so all you need to do is bend your stems and fluff them out to give them the 3D look you want. You can also separate larger stems into smaller ones. If you only want a little of something in a spot, just use wire cutters to cut off a small stem and use the rest somewhere else.
The Wrap Up…
That’s all there is too it friends! Using greenery in your decor adds so much to a room. I really couldn’t imagine my home without them. I love plants too but I just can’t realistically use them everywhere I want to. Hopefully I’ve given you some ideas and that you are excited to try decorating with greenery in your own home. I love these pretties and I hope you do too!
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