Stop! Banner Time
Maybe it's the season or just a German thing, but I've been spotting a lot of garlands over here lately and I don't know about you, but I love me some garland. Banners aren't all about popcorn and pinecones!
There's something exciting about a hand-crafted string of pretty things displayed somewhere in the home, it creates a festive mood. Whether displayed across a mantle, over a window, around a tabletop, they bring personality in, especially if you like to decorate according to a season or reason, or for a kid's party or a theme party (hey, theme parties in all their tacky displays can be fun!). Here's a few that I found on etsy and elsewhere, and remember, with some string and a little imagination, you can string up a pretty fantastic piece yourself - so you can either buy or DIY.
These were crafted by French etsy seller So*Sage (oh those French!).
A white felted banner from Chet and Dot is spooky but sweet.
A colorful fabric banner made from vintage linens by Jump Up And Down.
Nice has some crazy cute banners with pom-poms and such.
This girly floral banner from The Drawing Room is sweet too.
A simple search on the Martha Stewart craft website yieldsmany results sending you into garland heaven.
Small Stump has a few great ones, too. Faux bois fabulousness!Psst: Fond of maps? Learn how to create a garland using them via Hallmark magazine right here.
Looking for inspiration? Visit the Paper Crafts group on Flickr. Garlands also fit in great in Jeu de Paume inspired homes, too. :)
(top image from living etc.)