Our Favourite DIY Christmas Decorations

How about organizing a DIY Christmas?

Between meal planning and gift buying, we may think that our schedule leaves little room for the creation of DIY decorations. However, you can easily give your home a festive look with finds from your garden or the market or even with everyday objects (for example, by making a wreath from an old metal hanger).

These home decor items are inspired by the slow movement, aiming to get back to the basics and share precious moments with those who are dear to us. In this slow-inspired decor, wooden branches, pine cones, conifers, fruits and vegetables come together to give a minimalist and welcoming atmosphere to your space. As a bonus, children will be happy to help you create these decorations!

13 DIY Christmas decoration ideas

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Choose an edible table runner

Decorate your table with fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pomegranates, artichokes and pears. Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest.

Choose an edible table runner

Winter vegetables—such as garlic, beetroot, cranberries, carrots and squash—are so beautiful that they can be used as table decorations! Photo credit: Trois fois par jour.

Choose an edible table runner

Natural centrepiece, candles, wine glasses, cookie place cards … this Scandinavian-inspired table is simple, but so inviting! Photo credit: Delightfull.

Choose an edible table runner

Place branches of Ardisia crenata (also known as “Christmas berry”) or fir in amber pots for an easy and inexpensive decoration. Photo credit: Dans le sac.

Choose an edible table runner

This “floating” decoration was created with an adjustable iron rod attached to the table and embellished with botanical elements and lights. Photo credit: Remodelista.

Create nature-inspired wreaths

Did you know that you can make your own Christmas wreath with very little material? It’s really simple: you only need an old metal hanger, metal wire and some foliage! Photo credit: Trois fois par jour.

Create nature-inspired wreaths

Pieces of wood of all kinds can be used to create forest-inspired Christmas wreaths. You can probably get a similar result with natural elements found in your garden! Photo credit: Dans le sac.

Create nature-inspired wreaths

These mini wreaths made of willow and conifers are perfect to embellish your Christmas tree or hang on your wall. Photo credit: Jungle fleur.

Decorate with festive plants

Norfolk pine trees are an excellent alternative to regular Christmas trees, as they can be kept year after year. Photo credit: Jungle fleur.

Decorate with festive plants

Norfolk pines are also available in smaller sizes, so they are an ideal decoration for your table or kitchen. Photo credit: Jungle fleur.

Decorate with festive plants

Avoid waste with this pretty wintergreen plant, which can be planted outdoors in the spring. Photo credit: Jungle fleur.

Try furoshiki

This cute gift has been wrapped with fabric and adorned with dried eucalyptus leaves and cinnamon sticks. Photo credit: Fleur maison.

Try furoshiki

You don’t need a furoshiki wrapping cloth to give this method a try! You can use a napkin or even a dish cloth. Photo credit: Dans le sac.

Since we are driven by the philosophy of the coquo attitude and are particularly sensitive to everything handmade, we decided to create wreaths and bouquets from dried citrus (which we dehydrated in the oven), fir branches and grass. This experience was very fun and rewarding, and our new decorations look really beautiful in the coquo offices!

How will you bring more DIY to your celebrations this year?

The coquo team wishes you happy holidays!

Our Favourite DIY Christmas Decorations

13 DIY Christmas decoration ideas

Choose an edible table runner

Choose an edible table runner

Choose an edible table runner

Choose an edible table runner

Choose an edible table runner

Create nature-inspired wreaths

Create nature-inspired wreaths

Create nature-inspired wreaths

Decorate with festive plants

Decorate with festive plants

Decorate with festive plants

Try furoshiki

Try furoshiki

Get inspired

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