Dress up a window box for Christmas.
Window boxes, which homeowners traditionally use as planters, aren't just for spring and summer. Don't neglect the boxes during winter months; instead, put them to use as Christmas d cor. Use festive pieces and a little imagination when incorporating the window boxes into your holiday design scheme. Use a mixture of rustic and elegant items to create a one-of-a-kind look.
Nature-Inspired Box
Accent a wintry window box with seasonal greenery and pops of vibrant color for a nature-inspired look. Fill the window box with dirt and insert spruce tips 6 inches deep to resemble mini Christmas trees. Insert juniper or cedar boughs and allow them to drape over the sides of the box. Enhance the greenery with twigs of red berries, large pinecones, yellow dogwood branches, crabapples or winterberries. Wire each of the items so you can secure them inside the box. Water the soil after adding all of the natural d cor. If you live in a warm climate, water it regularly. In a cold environment, the soil will freeze, holding the arrangement together.
A Touch of Glamour
Give your window box a winter wonderland-inspired look by using glamorous d cor pieces. Shiny metallic items will light up the box, giving it a sophisticated look. Paint the outside of the wooden box frosty white. For a casually elegant touch, cover pinecones with silver spray paint. Add the shimmering pinecones to the box along with a mix of gold, silver and iridescent white round ornaments. You can add a pop of color by including a few bright red ornaments if you desire. String mini icicle-shaped lights around the box to create an enchanting glow.
Traditional Style
For a classy, traditional Christmas look, enhance the window box with festive red and green items. Fill the box with soil and plant vibrant red poinsettias. If you prefer to use faux flowers, fill the box with a piece of cut-to-fit floral foam and insert the artificial bloom stems into it to create a full arrangement. Attach a large wired red or green bow constructed of a weather-resistant material to the front of the box. As an alternative to the bow, hang a red or green beaded garland across the front of the box. Make a cranberry garland for a rustic, country-inspired look.
