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There are few cities in the United States more attuned to an eco-conscious holiday season than Los Angeles. It’s why Angelenos’ passion for creativity so frequently manifests in eco-friendly holiday home decor. Green (and we don’t necessarily mean the color) home decor combines LA’s progressive culture, innovative ingenuity, and celebratory spirit into stirring physical representations of the city’s distinct take on the holiday season. And our homes, with their wealth of natural light, blurred boundaries between the indoors and outdoors, and a preference for natural materials, make the perfect canvases for holiday home decor that explores these concepts.
Taking the Holidays Back to Nature
Christmas has a tendency to lean into the plastic. And that extends beyond the gifts and into the holiday home decor. But in LA, the more eco-conscious revelers gravitate toward fresh, natural greenery for festive home accents. The wreaths adorning the doors of these eco-forward homes are crafted from authentic eucalyptus, rosemary, bay leaves, and olive branches, all of which grow in abundance across Southern California.
Visit your local farmer’s market and you’re bound to find fresh cut greenery perfect for dining room table centerpieces, garlands, and wreaths. These examples of green home decor exude a subtle fragrance that pairs beautifully with an understated holiday season in LA. And, yes, you can even find potted evergreen Christmas trees that you can replant in your yard after the holidays are over.
DIY Decor for Any Taste
Creative Angelenos who enjoy arts and crafts rarely stop at a natural centerpiece when the inspiration starts to flow. There’s no end to DIY holiday home decor projects, depending on your talent. Just consider the possibilities! Artistically-inclined holiday revelers get stunning results when trying their hands at holiday decorations made from sustainable materials, such as:
- Candle holders (glass, metal)
- Garlands (metal)
- Ornaments (glass, metal, wood)
- Stockings (linen)
Creating your own long-lasting eco-conscious holiday home decor also allows you to tailor your efforts to your personal aesthetic without compromise.
Investing in Local Craftsmanship
So, what if you’re not artistically inclined? Fortunately, in the creative haven of Los Angeles, no one is gatekeeping an environmentally-friendly holiday. If you want to embrace a more eco-conscious take on holiday home decor, just visit your local farmer’s market, artisan pop-up, or crafts fair. It’s LA, so you can count on one being not too far from your front door. Not only does this allow you to support local businesses, but it also reduces shipping-related emissions. The hand-crafted ornaments, ceramics, and decor may not be quite as unique as if you’d created them yourself, but they’re the next best thing!
Shining Light on Radiant Eco-Friendly Home Holiday Decor
Perhaps one of the lowest effort ways of embracing eco-friendly holiday home decor, purchasing LED Christmas lights conserves energy. And that means saving money in the long term. Not a bad bonus! They also emit less heat than standard incandescent Christmas lights, which makes them a safer option – especially for those of us with children and/or pets. With so many advances in sustainability, you can even find solar-powered strands of lights if you’re interested in really taking your eco-friendliness to its ultimate conclusion.
Repurposing Worn-Out Home Goods
Sometimes, it’s better to breathe new life into something you already own than bring something new into your home. Consider ways that you can revitalize worn-out household goods by turning them into shiny new holiday home decor. To get you thinking on the right track, look over these examples and see if you get any ideas:
- Old packaging ribbon > gift tags
- Scraps of fabric > ornament adornments
- Mason jars > LED tea lights
What better way to reduce waste than to repurpose it? It could even make a bonding moment for families with a group crafts night. You just decide how Little House on the Prairie you want to get with it.
Remembering That Often-Forgotten Member of the Family
The holidays already come at a high cost to the planet. By adopting eco-friendly holiday home decor concepts, you give back to one of your most overlooked family members: Mother Nature. Lasting materials, local sourcing, and simple yet thoughtful aesthetics illustrate that we can create a seasonal, celebratory atmosphere while remaining considerate of the world around us and its future. And the results often further tie our homes to our distinct personalities and ideals during arguably the most insular time of year.
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