Thankfully, there is no Runway Magazine or Meryl Streep gatekeeping your home decor, but there\u2019s a grain of truth to the sarcastic heading. Leaf motifs in fall decor are like flowers for spring: classic for a reason, but timeless only when done well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you? You\u2019re fashion-forward. Your pinterest board is ripe with this year\u2019s trends, and you\u2019ve studied every HGTV and Southern Living inspiration photo you could get your hands on. One could say you\u2019re feeling autumnal in every way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not using leaves in your fall home decor isn\u2019t an option\u2026 but like all things, it\u2019s how you use it that separates the tacky from the classy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>On Hospitality and Decoration<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAs a company that specializes in seasonal home decor, we know the true power of celebrating the spirit of the season at any time of year. What\u2019s more: we even consider it part of being the host with the most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tastefully done home decor is part of the art of hospitality. With all of the visitors and guests you\u2019ll be entertaining over the next three months, you (the Host with the Most) care about the atmosphere you\u2019re creating! A beautifully curated environment for your guests serves as a focal point for your gathering, and it helps set the mood for the visit. It can also be a way to entertain your guests (a good, family friendly DIY is perfect for this). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just because you\u2019re hosting the annual family gettogether doesn\u2019t mean you have to reinvent the decoration wheel.\u00a0 We\u2019re going to show you how to use nature\u2019s finest to elevate your fall decor<\/a> to something truly out of your vision board this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>The Beauty of Fresh Bunches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Magnolia,](\"https:\/\/www.themagnoliacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/fresh-bunches-porch.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches are one of nature\u2019s gifts that will never look out of place in your seasonal interior (or exterior!) design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of whether or not you opt for fresh or faux<\/a> in your wreaths and garlands, fresh bunches are the finishing touch that give you the natural look you\u2019re craving \u2013 without any hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey\u2019re versatile, too.\u00a0 As long as they\u2019re in water and have some circulation, fresh bunches can be part of your indoor and outdoor decor alike.\u00a0 Use a floral tube to integrate branches into your faux decor for a refresh!\u00a0 Craving a little something more?\u00a0 Options like these gilded magnolia<\/a> are perfect for a little something special to add shine to your eye for design.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>What are Fresh Bunches?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches are stems and branches of harvested greenery<\/a> that can be used in a multitude of ways in your seasonal decor.\u00a0 Bunches of evergreens are a common choice for their seasonal look, as well as for their durability and longevity as a fresh decoration.\u00a0 Popular boughs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Magnolia bunches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Carolina sapphire cypress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Golden cedar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fir<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Holly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Styling Fresh Bunches<\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo, how do you style a branch or bunch? Time to put on your designer hat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches offer a variety of textures.\u00a0 Magnolia is round, glossy on the front, and velvety on the back.\u00a0 Cypress and cedar are much more fluffy and feathered.\u00a0 Holly is glossy, like magnolia, but it\u2019s also quite sharp looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the first things to consider when styling your branches:\u00a0 what texture do you want to play with?\u00a0 You can mix and match, or opt for a uniform look.\u00a0 We especially love the combination of magnolia with cedars and cypress, but that\u2019s just us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re adding fresh boughs to a faux wreath, are you looking to fluff up the preexisting texture (use a similar texture), or are your boughs going to be like adornments for the artificial base (use a contrasting texture)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Shape & Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Bunches](\"https:\/\/www.themagnoliacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/designer-mix-table.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches can stand alone, in the same way that a bouquet can! But on top of considering texture, you\u2019ll also need to consider shape. Are you looking to create something with height? Do you want a sprawling, feathery arrangement on either side of your front door? Or are you looking to make something more regal and stately?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose your branches according to your desired shape and structure.\u00a0 Magnolia and holly are more firm than cypress and cedar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also clip and prune your cuttings to your desired height and shape, but always be sure to measure twice! Once you\u2019ve clipped a bough, it can only get shorter. Floral foam can be a huge help in securing your bunches and adjusting heights for any slightly too short boughs. Be sure to soak the foam first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen working with fresh bunches, you\u2019re working primarily with shades of green and brown.\u00a0 But, not all greens and browns are the same.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to consider the undertones of your selections.\u00a0 Sapphire cypress has a silvery-blue hue to its boughs, whereas golden cedar is more warm toned and may even have some bronze touches to its edges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You aren\u2019t limited to just your fresh boughs, either. Additional adornments, like florals and botanicals (both faux and fresh), ribbons, ornaments, and anything else that strikes your fancy are options for you to play with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Container<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBecause fresh bunches need access to water, your container is part of the display!\u00a0 Just like your bunches, consider the container’s texture, shape, and color.\u00a0\u00a0 A pair of front door displays outside will need to have a certain degree of presence about them in order to read well from a design perspective.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, don\u2019t be afraid to take up space, and make sure your container is big enough to support the magnitude of design you have in mind!\u00a0 A table centerpiece is different from a front door container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Leaves for Fall: The Little Black Dress of Seasonal Decor<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen you start thinking like a florist or designer, you realize that leaves for fall (and florals for spring) are like the little black dress of seasonal decor: versatile, timeless, elegant, and absolutely essential for capturing the spirit of the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s how you style them that matters \u2013 and don\u2019t be afraid to put your own personal spin on them! Fresh bunches are an invitation to get creative with nature. What will you design?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Texture, shape, color, container: four things worth thinking through before you arrange your first bunch. A designer\u2019s approach to styling fresh boughs for your table and your front door.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2909,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[79,1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
<\/a>The Beauty of Fresh Bunches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches are one of nature\u2019s gifts that will never look out of place in your seasonal interior (or exterior!) design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of whether or not you opt for fresh or faux<\/a> in your wreaths and garlands, fresh bunches are the finishing touch that give you the natural look you\u2019re craving \u2013 without any hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey\u2019re versatile, too.\u00a0 As long as they\u2019re in water and have some circulation, fresh bunches can be part of your indoor and outdoor decor alike.\u00a0 Use a floral tube to integrate branches into your faux decor for a refresh!\u00a0 Craving a little something more?\u00a0 Options like these gilded magnolia<\/a> are perfect for a little something special to add shine to your eye for design.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>What are Fresh Bunches?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches are stems and branches of harvested greenery<\/a> that can be used in a multitude of ways in your seasonal decor.\u00a0 Bunches of evergreens are a common choice for their seasonal look, as well as for their durability and longevity as a fresh decoration.\u00a0 Popular boughs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Magnolia bunches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Carolina sapphire cypress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Golden cedar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fir<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Holly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Styling Fresh Bunches<\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo, how do you style a branch or bunch? Time to put on your designer hat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches offer a variety of textures.\u00a0 Magnolia is round, glossy on the front, and velvety on the back.\u00a0 Cypress and cedar are much more fluffy and feathered.\u00a0 Holly is glossy, like magnolia, but it\u2019s also quite sharp looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the first things to consider when styling your branches:\u00a0 what texture do you want to play with?\u00a0 You can mix and match, or opt for a uniform look.\u00a0 We especially love the combination of magnolia with cedars and cypress, but that\u2019s just us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re adding fresh boughs to a faux wreath, are you looking to fluff up the preexisting texture (use a similar texture), or are your boughs going to be like adornments for the artificial base (use a contrasting texture)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Shape & Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches can stand alone, in the same way that a bouquet can! But on top of considering texture, you\u2019ll also need to consider shape. Are you looking to create something with height? Do you want a sprawling, feathery arrangement on either side of your front door? Or are you looking to make something more regal and stately?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose your branches according to your desired shape and structure.\u00a0 Magnolia and holly are more firm than cypress and cedar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also clip and prune your cuttings to your desired height and shape, but always be sure to measure twice! Once you\u2019ve clipped a bough, it can only get shorter. Floral foam can be a huge help in securing your bunches and adjusting heights for any slightly too short boughs. Be sure to soak the foam first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen working with fresh bunches, you\u2019re working primarily with shades of green and brown.\u00a0 But, not all greens and browns are the same.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to consider the undertones of your selections.\u00a0 Sapphire cypress has a silvery-blue hue to its boughs, whereas golden cedar is more warm toned and may even have some bronze touches to its edges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You aren\u2019t limited to just your fresh boughs, either. Additional adornments, like florals and botanicals (both faux and fresh), ribbons, ornaments, and anything else that strikes your fancy are options for you to play with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Container<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBecause fresh bunches need access to water, your container is part of the display!\u00a0 Just like your bunches, consider the container’s texture, shape, and color.\u00a0\u00a0 A pair of front door displays outside will need to have a certain degree of presence about them in order to read well from a design perspective.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, don\u2019t be afraid to take up space, and make sure your container is big enough to support the magnitude of design you have in mind!\u00a0 A table centerpiece is different from a front door container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Leaves for Fall: The Little Black Dress of Seasonal Decor<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen you start thinking like a florist or designer, you realize that leaves for fall (and florals for spring) are like the little black dress of seasonal decor: versatile, timeless, elegant, and absolutely essential for capturing the spirit of the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s how you style them that matters \u2013 and don\u2019t be afraid to put your own personal spin on them! Fresh bunches are an invitation to get creative with nature. What will you design?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Texture, shape, color, container: four things worth thinking through before you arrange your first bunch. A designer\u2019s approach to styling fresh boughs for your table and your front door.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2909,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[79,1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFresh bunches are one of nature\u2019s gifts that will never look out of place in your seasonal interior (or exterior!) design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of whether or not you opt for fresh or faux<\/a> in your wreaths and garlands, fresh bunches are the finishing touch that give you the natural look you\u2019re craving \u2013 without any hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019re versatile, too.\u00a0 As long as they\u2019re in water and have some circulation, fresh bunches can be part of your indoor and outdoor decor alike.\u00a0 Use a floral tube to integrate branches into your faux decor for a refresh!\u00a0 Craving a little something more?\u00a0 Options like these gilded magnolia<\/a> are perfect for a little something special to add shine to your eye for design.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh bunches are stems and branches of harvested greenery<\/a> that can be used in a multitude of ways in your seasonal decor.\u00a0 Bunches of evergreens are a common choice for their seasonal look, as well as for their durability and longevity as a fresh decoration.\u00a0 Popular boughs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, how do you style a branch or bunch? Time to put on your designer hat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh bunches offer a variety of textures.\u00a0 Magnolia is round, glossy on the front, and velvety on the back.\u00a0 Cypress and cedar are much more fluffy and feathered.\u00a0 Holly is glossy, like magnolia, but it\u2019s also quite sharp looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the first things to consider when styling your branches:\u00a0 what texture do you want to play with?\u00a0 You can mix and match, or opt for a uniform look.\u00a0 We especially love the combination of magnolia with cedars and cypress, but that\u2019s just us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re adding fresh boughs to a faux wreath, are you looking to fluff up the preexisting texture (use a similar texture), or are your boughs going to be like adornments for the artificial base (use a contrasting texture)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh bunches can stand alone, in the same way that a bouquet can! But on top of considering texture, you\u2019ll also need to consider shape. Are you looking to create something with height? Do you want a sprawling, feathery arrangement on either side of your front door? Or are you looking to make something more regal and stately?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose your branches according to your desired shape and structure.\u00a0 Magnolia and holly are more firm than cypress and cedar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also clip and prune your cuttings to your desired height and shape, but always be sure to measure twice! Once you\u2019ve clipped a bough, it can only get shorter. Floral foam can be a huge help in securing your bunches and adjusting heights for any slightly too short boughs. Be sure to soak the foam first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When working with fresh bunches, you\u2019re working primarily with shades of green and brown.\u00a0 But, not all greens and browns are the same.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to consider the undertones of your selections.\u00a0 Sapphire cypress has a silvery-blue hue to its boughs, whereas golden cedar is more warm toned and may even have some bronze touches to its edges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You aren\u2019t limited to just your fresh boughs, either. Additional adornments, like florals and botanicals (both faux and fresh), ribbons, ornaments, and anything else that strikes your fancy are options for you to play with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because fresh bunches need access to water, your container is part of the display!\u00a0 Just like your bunches, consider the container’s texture, shape, and color.\u00a0\u00a0 A pair of front door displays outside will need to have a certain degree of presence about them in order to read well from a design perspective.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, don\u2019t be afraid to take up space, and make sure your container is big enough to support the magnitude of design you have in mind!\u00a0 A table centerpiece is different from a front door container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you start thinking like a florist or designer, you realize that leaves for fall (and florals for spring) are like the little black dress of seasonal decor: versatile, timeless, elegant, and absolutely essential for capturing the spirit of the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s how you style them that matters \u2013 and don\u2019t be afraid to put your own personal spin on them! Fresh bunches are an invitation to get creative with nature. What will you design?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Texture, shape, color, container: four things worth thinking through before you arrange your first bunch. A designer\u2019s approach to styling fresh boughs for your table and your front door.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2909,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[79,1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>What are Fresh Bunches?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/a>Styling Fresh Bunches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Shape & Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Container<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Leaves for Fall: The Little Black Dress of Seasonal Decor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n