Magnolia Leaves are beautiful for home and seasonal decor. From everyday, to Thanksgiving & Christmas, here are 22 ways to decorate with Magnolia Leaves.
We have this gorgeous, massive Magnolia tree in our backyard. During the holidays it is free seasonal decor, right out our back steps. I may never buy faux garland again. Magnolia trees are speckled throughout our tiny town and are an iconic natural beauty in the south. This leaves me with plenty of magnolia leaves that I can use to decorate for the holidays for free!
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These rich, evergreen leaves can work for Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. Here are 22 ideas to get you clipping some Magnolia branches.
{note: yes, a few of these aren’t magnolia, but they still inspire me to go clip beautiful magnolia leaves from our tree}
22+ Ways to Decorate with Magnolia Leaves
Simply placed around several candles.
Hung in a chandelier.
Tucked in around pumpkins and gourds.
Paired with traditional glass ornaments.
In the shape of a cross.
Use them as place cards.
Or as place cards at a table setting.
Attach them to a tea bag as a simple favor for each place setting.
Tied around a lamp post.
Tucked beneath a lantern.
Hung on the back of a wooden chair.
Tuck single leaves into an evergreen wreath.
Hang a swag on the front door with bright ribbon.
Place across the top of the mantle.
Lay some garland, or a branch, down the center of a table.
Paint them in shimmery tones.
Stick several branches in an old wooden box.
Wrap a candle with leaves.
Arrange the leaves in a vase.
Arrange the leaves on a tray with candles, succulents, and pumpkins.
Line the steps with lanterns and leaves.
Tuck a single leaf inside cloth napkins with the menu.
Create a garland for the mantle.
A simple wreath with only a few leaves.
Decorate the top of a picture frame or chalkboard.
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Amanda says
Beautiful! Can you send me some Magnolia leaves? 😉 The possibilities are endless and how beautiful those leaves can make anything!
[email protected] says
They are on the way — I have a tree full of them!! 😉
Autumn says
I am loving this! I grew up with a huge magnolia tree in my front yard and it was the first thing we planted when we moved into our home. Very beautiful ideas!
[email protected] says
Yes, they are such beautiful trees! I was so happy to have one when we bought this home.
Kate says
I love magnolia trees! Definitely going to need to do a few of these, thank you!
[email protected] says
You’re welcome! Aren’t there some beautiful ideas? How to pick? 🙂
Petrin Diaz says
Oh!l. I love every project shown! Have an idea to hang a garland on a dry manzanita tree! Can you send to Puerto Rico? Or where i can buy these! I prefer dry ones! Thanks for your time!
Lora Green says
I don’t sell them, but search Etsy.com for dry magnolia wreaths or dry magnolia garlands – thanks!
Joy says
What is the best way to keep them fresh when putting in a wreath, swag or mantel. I live in Florida and use them all over my house year round. Would like to know if there is a way to keep them greener longer? Thank you for you help.
Lora Green says
That’s a great question! I’ve only left them up for short periods, and haven’t done anything to preserve them. There are some tutorials for “preserving magnolia” online, but they generally required more work/products than I wanted to buy for the short time we had our branches out. Sorry that I’m not more help! If you find out, I’d love to hear what you learn 🙂
Patricia C. Staples says
Preserve the leaves by painting
the leaves( including the stem and outer edges) with Mod Podge
Lora Green says
I love this idea, Patricia! Thanks for sharing <3!