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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaMr6QD1fh6FNeJQes9hyM7RT8NchcU-YgHo0Y-uYav75zxH1ERnCANh6TfviJd7nAU6sRW5PffBbFIf6T6JbO9EatBN-DnHPhvMzMF6CE-Zm5k_9yiKqtSpcpp5dv7RjF-AFEWeawkdo/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaMr6QD1fh6FNeJQes9hyM7RT8NchcU-YgHo0Y-uYav75zxH1ERnCANh6TfviJd7nAU6sRW5PffBbFIf6T6JbO9EatBN-DnHPhvMzMF6CE-Zm5k_9yiKqtSpcpp5dv7RjF-AFEWeawkdo/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrhJxEiCwPzf6fAZVpxtgnzokd6jsN8JELSRsqpM6YTEYeWJUlQI6YH1pJv28rNp46jLBD4kwsA8mG5buReFZZi_RmDYweroWZ4YdiCFJd6YNsbtJfjjOx4hMSl8lgdLpxqjHaLflK9g/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrhJxEiCwPzf6fAZVpxtgnzokd6jsN8JELSRsqpM6YTEYeWJUlQI6YH1pJv28rNp46jLBD4kwsA8mG5buReFZZi_RmDYweroWZ4YdiCFJd6YNsbtJfjjOx4hMSl8lgdLpxqjHaLflK9g/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMeVIM769rbOY1YWu2xaiw_kAiwya2BGkk-6_81p47bXe3CvBObLiWBN99N-eH9LdWrHFcosU30kRH6IJ12QVGtioEqVVfjsetQiIZ_GSFTJ8m1AE68Bn5Ts7mXRnW1oRkezGLHFwFec/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMeVIM769rbOY1YWu2xaiw_kAiwya2BGkk-6_81p47bXe3CvBObLiWBN99N-eH9LdWrHFcosU30kRH6IJ12QVGtioEqVVfjsetQiIZ_GSFTJ8m1AE68Bn5Ts7mXRnW1oRkezGLHFwFec/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKFhajnHjmHukmou6N9SBddK2S2wsqla4Bm-vKF2BuATml0hWifhZvY6l82G7pcpIjiRQX-ddAUQHYvQM3D8yd05g7t8RYbXSqhOw5zi4gT8YWlIvsPMwmFYRPtFKiHes8c5BPhu31Ec/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKFhajnHjmHukmou6N9SBddK2S2wsqla4Bm-vKF2BuATml0hWifhZvY6l82G7pcpIjiRQX-ddAUQHYvQM3D8yd05g7t8RYbXSqhOw5zi4gT8YWlIvsPMwmFYRPtFKiHes8c5BPhu31Ec/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFzKGvT2kIYyxyeq8QSG0YW2EM7Kju3M4Mz6ilIl2gikBgNVJa91CS2vtBbLLOdCMbIyrky638mb7ekvfKx8MVVtPgP5w4v84M7JU2dyc1V0pG5aQLG7A8c5quT37c5IeaZdzHuF1ZmE/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFzKGvT2kIYyxyeq8QSG0YW2EM7Kju3M4Mz6ilIl2gikBgNVJa91CS2vtBbLLOdCMbIyrky638mb7ekvfKx8MVVtPgP5w4v84M7JU2dyc1V0pG5aQLG7A8c5quT37c5IeaZdzHuF1ZmE/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlY8wRijSglJrMzXP2xKcE7oMJBYjvG6ZoSlgcf8h3nCmVkpaM-KpahZTyTXyUXv_Kn6CIajki0QckP7QIX2Fgyu5KA6KhoEbt_HgOLhEJSEsUUjZeZxDqcPBZZjrqwXKqr6zsSqXiDU/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlY8wRijSglJrMzXP2xKcE7oMJBYjvG6ZoSlgcf8h3nCmVkpaM-KpahZTyTXyUXv_Kn6CIajki0QckP7QIX2Fgyu5KA6KhoEbt_HgOLhEJSEsUUjZeZxDqcPBZZjrqwXKqr6zsSqXiDU/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoYWEqQ_uKnQRvdsyOsRFztsZIMVkWSMglQ0pwvXUwKUtWnDg5I3yy1-beOOaxW5rDUvdTo6Z4zd98i_2DvP5yXaDslRGCFrH9E0G7401S4LLhkVXobQTnAld0mfvi5x_E4_wTFfy44M/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoYWEqQ_uKnQRvdsyOsRFztsZIMVkWSMglQ0pwvXUwKUtWnDg5I3yy1-beOOaxW5rDUvdTo6Z4zd98i_2DvP5yXaDslRGCFrH9E0G7401S4LLhkVXobQTnAld0mfvi5x_E4_wTFfy44M/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieA4eBR8StKgpZxBMl-KU4kQsF88LrRs5taYXbwtlfdwDA9KrKW8pDM3rOX94f-mpli-tq5OLKkmpkqvKhVhHVBveogO3Skr0WTMP7jHyYRvcCKoVm3uQyOu5XWhMmY-sD1zqx_wcDaXI/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieA4eBR8StKgpZxBMl-KU4kQsF88LrRs5taYXbwtlfdwDA9KrKW8pDM3rOX94f-mpli-tq5OLKkmpkqvKhVhHVBveogO3Skr0WTMP7jHyYRvcCKoVm3uQyOu5XWhMmY-sD1zqx_wcDaXI/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEopP81o15TocSS0IXH-TdLjHRAOKzDP0uySH96WXvkFIYRcQ09hUfIkzuoTHX62n-NuwjrSRj0pU21P2UJB8jXP-mVHf77Wv8r_sbBavSoYcQd7jJAIAMuyL2ehUxnPWObJwzjcpSvWM/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEopP81o15TocSS0IXH-TdLjHRAOKzDP0uySH96WXvkFIYRcQ09hUfIkzuoTHX62n-NuwjrSRj0pU21P2UJB8jXP-mVHf77Wv8r_sbBavSoYcQd7jJAIAMuyL2ehUxnPWObJwzjcpSvWM/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuW-B0egkJQR8RtBIP3qEfvLKDoDQuQgF1R8rliIKErKAi9t1aMCfaFcWLVEQuSIpGcrQ98Je1rNd588OfXyCorcoj8Ngz2ctqgmPcxDRD3D3S99cZjw72n1qWul6uhYGpahBSXwbZS8/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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuW-B0egkJQR8RtBIP3qEfvLKDoDQuQgF1R8rliIKErKAi9t1aMCfaFcWLVEQuSIpGcrQ98Je1rNd588OfXyCorcoj8Ngz2ctqgmPcxDRD3D3S99cZjw72n1qWul6uhYGpahBSXwbZS8/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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