If you love a Christmas greenhouse, you will love today’s DIY Greenhouse Christmas Tour. Today’s tour is about Christmas decorating in our DIY Greenhouse. The greenhouse decorations consist of foraged greenery and thrifted goods to create a festive feel.
If you’ve followed me from the beginning, you know that I dreamed of having my own Greenhouse for years.
The dream came true in the spring of 2020 when my husband and I built our Dream Greenhouse.
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I still can’t believe we did it.
For our first Christmas in the DIY Greenhouse, you know I had to deck her out. In addition, I’ve updated the tour to include other Christmas Greenhouse ideas that I used to decorate this year.
Deck the DIY Greenhouse Porch
First, the exterior is filled with foraged greenery from around our property. The DIY cedar garland was a quick and easy project, in addition to the cedar and pine wreath.
Even the rock wall received a festive pine wreath.
Be sure to see The Secret to Making Fresh Cedar Garland.
Foraged DIY Christmas Decor
Gathering from around the property, cedar, pine, pinecones, holly, and magnolia were used to transform the front of the DIY Greenhouse for the holidays.
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Thrifted Containers Filled with Greenery
I love filling containers with greenery during the holidays. Most of the containers are either thrift store finds or were found on the roadside.
A recent addition is a thrifted concrete angel. She holds holly leaves and is surrounded by more foraged greenery.
Christmas Inside DIY Greenhouse
Next, let’s take a look inside the greenhouse.
Because I wanted to continue the natural theme, most containers are filled with foraged greenery and plants that still look surprisingly good for December.
The repurposed DIY Solar Chandelier was decorated with a beaded garland and greenery for Christmas the first year.
This year, simple forage pinecones are tied with pretty ribbons and hung from the chandelier.
A Table for Two
I love to use the greenhouse on warmer days for an impromptu dinner party.
Because it’s just my husband and me, the table is set for two.
The bird dishes are a collection from many years ago and are paired with blue pottery dishes I received just after I was married. They are definitely vintage now. LOL
In addition, a thrift store tablecloth adds a romantic touch to the rustic greenhouse.
The Place Setting
The little clay pots that hold tiny moss balls are a perfect touch for the greenhouse.
In addition, antique pewter cutlery and green napkins are wrapped with dollar store garland and fresh cedar.
Simple Table Decorations
If you don’t want to set the table for a dinner party, here is a simple table vignette to help fill the space.
I began with a green and white buffalo plaid tablecloth to anchor the table vignette.
Next, I filled the copper boiler pot with fresh-cut magnolia leaves and surrounded arrangement with a strand of vintage Christmas lights.
The vintage Christmas light box adds to the vintage charm of the vignette.
Rustic Holiday Centerpiece
Instead of a traditional centerpiece, I combined several rustic pieces to create a unique gathering.
I began with an old rustic candle opera, a basket full of pine and pinecones, a green plant, and a bottle brush tree.
Finally, an Antler tray from Arthur Court Designs helps to complete the centerpiece.
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The bottle brush tree sits on a vintage cigar box and is surrounded by one of the DIY Candle Rings.
And the Thrift Store Basket is filled with pine branches and pinecones. Another vintage touch is a string of old Christmas lights, which add color to the natural basket.
Greenhouse Christmas Tree & Stockings
In addition to setting the table, no greenhouse would be complete without its own Greenhouse Christmas Tree and Christmas Stockings.
The DIY distressed ticking stockings are easy with a no-sew option tutorial.
Another favorite project is the apothecary cabinet. Believe it or not, it is an IKEA Hack, and you can see the DIY repurposed project tutorial here.
Next to the cabinet is the Christmas tree filled with vintage-inspired garland and grapevine balls.
Plant Storage in the DIY Greenhouse
One of my goals in building a greenhouse is to save as many plants as possible for next Spring. As you can see, many are stored under the DIY potting table, and I’m sharing these tips on keeping plants overwinter.
Greenhouse Office
In another little corner of the greenhouse is an antique tiny desk for record-keeping; however, today, it is filled with Greenhouse decorating charm.
In addition, the ironstone wall planter was a treasured thrift store find and is perfect for holding fresh magnolia leaves.
Would you like to know the secret to keeping fresh cedar garland from falling apart? It’s so easy, and I shared the details here.
That concludes my first Christmas Tour in the DIY Greenhouse and some new updated Christmas Greenhouse decorations.
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Lisa
Friday 15th of November 2024
Rachel—How did you attach the ribbon to the pinecones?
Rachel
Friday 15th of November 2024
Lisa, I used hot glue to attach the ribbon to the pinecones. You could also use eye hooks screwed into the top of the pinecones and run the ribbon through the eye.
CoCo
Wednesday 14th of December 2022
One of my favorite places in all of Blogland! Love this space so much Rachel and all the extra special ways you make it fun and festive. It's beautiful and I can't wait to share it on Friday. Hugs, CoCo
Rachel
Thursday 15th of December 2022
I appreciate this CoCo.
Lora Bloomquist
Wednesday 7th of December 2022
So fun to see your greenhouse all decked out for Christmas; it's beautiful!
Rachel
Friday 9th of December 2022
Lora, I'm so glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by.
Nancy Brantley
Monday 5th of December 2022
Very very pretty! Where did you buy Christmas tree?
Rachel
Friday 9th of December 2022
Nancy, Thanks! the tree is from Balsam Hill.
Renae
Monday 5th of December 2022
So much fun! I love decorating my greenhouse. Happy holidays!
Rachel
Monday 5th of December 2022
Renae, I really appreciate this.