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When you want something simple, or classic.... black and white is the way to go. Black and white Christmas decorations were abundant at markets this past year and they carry right on over into spring markets. Today we'll show you some black and white decorating from the Trendy Tree retail store in Pontotoc, MS There's a short video at the end of the post.
The mantel decoration started with a RAZ Cedar Garland, evergreen picks and white faux snow.
G3922680 RAZ Cedar Garland
23918 Douglas Fir Spray
XA1227 Bag of Faux Snow
The RAZ Cedar Garland is one of the most realistic garlands I've ever seen. For instance, you can't help but touch it to see if it's real. It's made of plastic and measures about 5.5' The Douglas Fir Spray is an evergreen pick with assorted types of greenery. For example is contains pinecone, Eucalyptus, berries and brown twig. Fresh looking greenery is a perfect background for black and white Christmas decorations.
The image above shows a closeup of the cedar garland and the Douglas fir pick. The different styles of green adds interest and texture to the mantel for example versus just using just one style of greenery. And this cedar garland isn't prickly! That's always a plus if you've worked with fresh cedar. While it does smell great, there is a downside in handling in and when it start drying out. The cedar garland from RAZ is what most would consider a premium product since it is more expensive than what you will find at discount stores. But, it's the type of product that you can use year after year time and time again.
The Faux Snow is made of plastic and comes in a bag. You just pull on it to spread it out thinly. Next Rachel layered in some ribbon.
The three ribbon styles were used to pull the black and white Christmas mantel together. The ribbon were entwined across the top of the mantel and simple loop bows made for the corners. Bow were also secured to the tops of the large lanterns. I couldn't get a good angle for a proper photo of the lantern toppers since they were tall and in the direct sunlight. The ribbons were used around empty boxes wrapped in Kraft paper as risers, as shown in the image below.
The RAZ black and white buffalo check Christmas package ornament has a sprinkling of glitter, topped with a sprig of greenery and a bit of burlap ribbon for contrast. The package ornaments are sold in set of two and are two sizes.
The RAZ Lantern ornaments are made of metal with tree cutouts. They come with a battery candle and are about 12" in ht and 3" in width.
The chalkboard style signs hanging on the front of the display have a bit of wood trim, sprig of greenery and wire hanger. The signs are assorted and one says fresh Christmas tree farm and the other sleigh rides.
The large red truck in the window is for display only but was filled with the faux snow and crisp white snowball ornaments.
