Eco-friendly holiday decor ideas to brighten your home

RACINE, WI — Eco-friendly holiday decor options can look charming in your home and also have little to no long-term impact on the environment. 

The decorations can also be easy to make. Many eco-friendly options are available to buy from local retailers, too. 

Here are a couple of easy and fun options for DIY projects: 

Foliage Wreath

You will need a base for your wreath, and the rest of your supplies can be found while walking outside and around your home. Wire wreath frames can be purchased on Amazon and can be reused. Moss and pine branches can work well and be secured to the frame with sewing thread. Pine cones and dried oranges also make a good addition. Here are some tutorials you may want to check out for more ideas: 

Some other great DIY projects, for those feeling up for it, can be found here:

Here are a couple of easy and fun options for DIY projects:

For those looking to purchase eco-friendly decor options, you may want to head out to Twigs + Twine in Burlington. The locally-owned home decor shop at 549 N. Pine Street in Burlington sells a variety of decor items – not all that are eco-friendly – but you are sure to find some that are. Among the items you may be interested in is its stove-top potpourri, which will make your entire home smell like Christmas and includes non-toxic ingredients. 

You can also keep your eyes peeled for eco-friendly home decor options while shopping at these 14 unique shops in Racine County.