Christmas Decoration: 10 Green Ideas with Pine Cones!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Its December already and Christmas decorations are everywhere! If you have been looking for some eco-friendly, nature inspired ideas and inspiration to get ready for this holiday, its all happening here :)<br /><br />Pine cones are found in abundance, and picked wild or bought scented from craft stores, these are lovely rustic accent for making centerpieces, garland, and topiary. Check out <a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-decor-interesting-decorations.html" target="_blank">this popular post</a> from last year for even more inspiration!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Lovely table decoration- simple tiered platter, pine cones and evergreens, red berries and sparkling ornaments! You can customize the colors of ornaments and platter too :)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-StORSGC9ULg/UqFl9gez-1I/AAAAAAAAJzE/nAEMu5vRHkQ/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-rustic-wild-berries-fir-budget-idea-diy-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-StORSGC9ULg/UqFl9gez-1I/AAAAAAAAJzE/nAEMu5vRHkQ/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-rustic-wild-berries-fir-budget-idea-diy-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/simple-christmas-centerpieces/#page=33" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><b>Love the concept and so delightfully unique! These will surely get lot of compliments can be used over and over again. Beautiful rustic chic!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1sgIZ4HJL0Q/UqFl8xWghKI/AAAAAAAAJyo/rl1QQqlt4ls/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-lighted-rustic-hand-picked-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1sgIZ4HJL0Q/UqFl8xWghKI/AAAAAAAAJyo/rl1QQqlt4ls/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-lighted-rustic-hand-picked-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/911326/lighted-pinecone-arrangement?center=0&gallery=274684&slide=911326" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b>Cute little garlands to decorate. The lovely antique gold finish adds oodles of style to humble pine cones. Spray paint or brush, add big beads and string-Done!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h4Hce_6OHcc/UqFl-WH90WI/AAAAAAAAJzA/Lydj6QmL5ic/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-garland-wild-beads-budget-idea-inspiration-brown-gold-rustic-combination-diy-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h4Hce_6OHcc/UqFl-WH90WI/AAAAAAAAJzA/Lydj6QmL5ic/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-garland-wild-beads-budget-idea-inspiration-brown-gold-rustic-combination-diy-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>A well put together winter arrangement can be such a delight! Sans flower, muted green in different shades have an elegance so unique. Celebrating nature's bounty.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HtTuTlh9Gyg/UqFl8z7RZ0I/AAAAAAAAJyk/0ONYpdlsBQM/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-basket-table-ddecor-wild-berries-fir-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HtTuTlh9Gyg/UqFl8z7RZ0I/AAAAAAAAJyk/0ONYpdlsBQM/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-basket-table-ddecor-wild-berries-fir-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">here</a></div><b><br /></b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Imaginative! Love how pine cones are used in many variety of decorations, no dearth of inspiration here. Beautiful ideas for getting your cottage ready for holidays!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7t_OFOazLuA/UqFmAXMI-7I/AAAAAAAAJzk/VlFI9CiUURo/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-mantle-fireplace-decoration-holiday-special-rustic-wild-picked-cottage-budget-idea-diy-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7t_OFOazLuA/UqFmAXMI-7I/AAAAAAAAJzk/VlFI9CiUURo/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-mantle-fireplace-decoration-holiday-special-rustic-wild-picked-cottage-budget-idea-diy-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/all-about-pinecones-1206#slide-1" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><b>Fresh easy way to use pine cones flowers. Decorate placeholders with these. Love how simple and elegant these are!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XkIusL1Djbc/UqFl_xaKUZI/AAAAAAAAJzY/eEQWfp_u0YM/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-place-holder-handmade-rustic-cute-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XkIusL1Djbc/UqFl_xaKUZI/AAAAAAAAJzY/eEQWfp_u0YM/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-place-holder-handmade-rustic-cute-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/266058/pinecone-place-card" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Simple sophistication! These extremely textural pine cone trees are perfect for rustic decor. Environment friendly, pine cones are perfect accents for holiday decor. </b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K4_H8hFQ7iE/UqFl-45NBFI/AAAAAAAAJzU/H5sO7UCUrII/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-pine-cone-berries-tree-centerpiece-mantle-decoration-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K4_H8hFQ7iE/UqFl-45NBFI/AAAAAAAAJzU/H5sO7UCUrII/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-pine-cone-berries-tree-centerpiece-mantle-decoration-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.collectionsetc.com/Product/rustic-woodland-holiday-christmas-floral-pinecone-tree.aspx?cm_mmc=AFFILIATE-_-3EZZY4-_-0-_-0&amp;cm_lm=&amp;mr:trackingCode=&amp;mr:referralID=" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"><b>Sometimes adding a bit of imagination goes a long way! A handful of pine cones added to wine chiller looks super cute! Specially love the in theme bottle decoration too :)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u3PFLP1ELfY/UqFl_y6W78I/AAAAAAAAJzc/iahxvLmpmjA/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-wine-chiller-holiday-special-wild-rustic-picked-budget-idea-inspiration-earthy-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u3PFLP1ELfY/UqFl_y6W78I/AAAAAAAAJzc/iahxvLmpmjA/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-wine-chiller-holiday-special-wild-rustic-picked-budget-idea-inspiration-earthy-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b><span style="color: #a2c4c9;">Cuteness!! These will make excellent gift for teachers! Include a little hand made pine cone owl to gift cards bring a smile. Love them :)</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7Ql_DoABG4/UqFl-WMtJLI/AAAAAAAAJy8/o7Ea0SAA4AI/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-felt-pine-cone-teacher-owl-animal-gift-centerpiece-budget-idea-inspiration-cute-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7Ql_DoABG4/UqFl-WMtJLI/AAAAAAAAJy8/o7Ea0SAA4AI/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-felt-pine-cone-teacher-owl-animal-gift-centerpiece-budget-idea-inspiration-cute-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://familycrafts.about.com/od/pineconecrafts/ss/Pine-Cone-Owl-Craft.htm" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>And while you are enjoying every bit of holiday with friends and family, leave a little treat for winter birds too. Roll pine cone in nutella, next in bird feed and string them up as you will! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Little birdies will thank you!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lW38nWh5pl8/UqFl80T-PwI/AAAAAAAAJys/TEJPA9-090s/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-bird-food-fun-wild-berries-diy-rustic-easy-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lW38nWh5pl8/UqFl80T-PwI/AAAAAAAAJys/TEJPA9-090s/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-bird-food-fun-wild-berries-diy-rustic-easy-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://int.rgo.ru/news/special-winter-menu%E2%80%A6for-birds/" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>We at theinteriormotive.blogspot.com love hearing from you! 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