Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Decor Pinecone Christmas Decoration Ideas That Prove Pine Trees are the Ultimate Resource for Holiday Decor By Emma Phelps Emma Phelps Emma Phelps is an Editorial Fellow who covers lifestyle, beauty, and food content for Southernliving.com. She also works on Southern Living's social media across all platforms from Facebook to TikTok. You'll find everything from her grandma's crisp linen secrets to products she can't live without under her byline. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on December 15, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Robbie Caponetto; Design: Kathleen Varner Sometimes the easiest and prettiest Christmas decor is what's readily available in your backyard. While you may think that pinecones are too rustic for your personal taste, we're here to show you how to make Christmas decorations out of pinecones that can fit in any style of home. We've included cozy country cabins and breezy holiday escapes that all use pinecone Christmas decorations. A wreath, garland, mantle, or centerpiece all have the potential for natural holiday elegance with pinecones. We even have a few ideas for a Christmas tree decorated with pinecones. The inspiration that follows is all easily replicable whether you forage for pinecones in your back yard or purchase a bundle from your local craft store. You could even pair your pinecone decorations with a pretty dried citrus garland, or fresh citrus for a display that's bursting with character. Plus, your holiday guests will be so impressed when they learn that your Christmas decorations made with pinecones were a quick DIY project. With a bit of ribbon, wire, hot glue, and creativity, practically any DIY Christmas pinecone decorations you can think of are possible. 01 of 28 Conical Citrus Laurey W. Glenn; Floral Design: Mary Cox Brown; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller There's something about the mixture of waxy orange peels and magnolia leaves with the rustic appearance of a pinecone that makes this door decor pop. You can find oversized pinecones online and at craft stores during the holidays. 02 of 28 Pinecones that Glitter Helen Norman A mixture of shimmery ceramic pinecone ornaments and real oversized pinecones give this Christmas tree a vintage-inspired look. 03 of 28 Pinecone Juleps Robbie Caponetto; Design: Kathleen Varner Pinecones can be beautiful table arrangements when paired with other fresh clippings from your yard. Here, holly berries, magnolia leaves and pinecones adorn a silver julep cup. 04 of 28 Front Door Pining Photo: Laurey W. Glenn You'll feel like you're walking into a winter wonderland with Fraser fir garland and oversized pinecones donning your porch. 05 of 28 Bleached Pinecones Photo: Laurey W. Glenn For a muted natural tone in your decor, mix two parts bleach and one part water, then soak your pinecones for 24-48 hours. Rinse them and let them dry before winding them with ribbon or wire for your garlands. 06 of 28 Pinecones in the Frost Laurey W. Glenn Lightly spray paint pinecones with white paint to get a frosted or flocked appearance. Wreaths can double as simple table arrangements. 07 of 28 Ribbons, Pheasant Feathers, and Pinecones – Oh My! Photo: Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey Pinecones and pheasant feathers pop against a dark green fir garland and a giant velvet ribbon. 08 of 28 Visions of Red and Green Alison Gootee; Styling: Elizabeth Demos You can never go wrong with a traditional red and green pairing. Layer pinecones at the end of your banister for an unexpected twist on this classic decor style. 09 of 28 Snowing Pinecones Laurey W. Glenn Long, skinny pinecones, like the ones that fall from White Pines, work best for this DIY Southern wreath. Spray paint the pinecones and hot glue them in your desired shape onto a wreath frame. Finish the look with layered ribbons. 10 of 28 Hidden Pines Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Design: Keith Taylor; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas The pinecones in this extravagant magnolia garland blend right into the brown leaf undersides. It's just the right amount of texture for the arrangement. 11 of 28 Jingle Bells Alison Gootee; Styling: Elizabeth Demos Mini pinecones are an adorable addition to this classic holiday wreath. A big blue bow ties it all together. 12 of 28 Go Bold Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Silver oversized pinecone ornaments add warmth to this mantle arrangement and match the chair coverings. 13 of 28 Peeking Pines Photo: Helen Norman; Styling: Sybil Sylvester If you don't want pinecones to be the stars of your centerpiece but want their texture and rustic charm to be on display, try using them as filler in a centerpiece that also boasts sprigs of pine, spruce, and magnolia. 14 of 28 Pinecone and Ornament Hurricanes Photo by Laurey W. Glenn It doesn't get much easier than filling an extra glass hurricane with leftover ornaments and pinecones. You could even get the kids involved if you want to add a little sparkle to your pinecones with mod podge and glitter. 15 of 28 A Rustic Welcome Photo by Jim Bathie If you're hosting a holiday party and want your guests to easily identify your house, just tell them it's the house with the pinecone and ornament mailbox topper. Not only will they be impressed by your use of fresh winter clippings and cabbage but also, you'll be able to use up those leftover plastic ornaments in your stash. 16 of 28 Pinecone Bird Feeders Laurey W. Glenn Pinecone bird feeders are a fun activity to do with the kids, and they make adorable ornaments for your backyard shrubs when tied with red ribbon. 17 of 28 Glimmering Gold Pinecones Erica George Dines; Design: Katherine Cobbs Spray gold paint on pinecones from your yard and use them as place cards for your holiday meals. 18 of 28 Coastal Cones Photo: Helen Norman; Design: Seleta Hayes Howard; Styling: Elizabeth Demos Even a home on the seashore can be decorated with pinecones. White ceramic pinecone ornaments make this tree pop, while oversized faux pinecones tie in the holiday theme on the coffee table. 19 of 28 Pinecone Fillers Photo: Helen Norman; Design: Seleta Hayes Howard; Styling: Elizabeth Demos Pinecones can always be used as vase filler and look pretty when paired with tiny ornaments or pine sprigs. 20 of 28 Mantle in the Pines Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Make your mantle the true center of your home by giving it a full display with boxwood boughs, Frazer fir clippings, and magnolia leaves. A pretty ribbon and pinecones peaking throughout finish off the look. 21 of 28 Magnolia Swag Laurey W. Glenn Double and triple up pinecones by securing them with wire on a swag that can hang over practically any focal point of your home. Paper ornaments give it an even more festive and homey appearance. 22 of 28 Dreaming of Pinecones and Magnolia Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Pinecones and magnolia leaves were just meant to be tied together. We love the look of the pinecones peeking out from the magnolia leaves in these wreaths. 23 of 28 Palms and Pines Laurey W. Glenn Palm fronds and eucalyptus look just as festive when paired with pinecones that dot the mantle. 24 of 28 Mini Wreaths Hector Manuel Sanchez Tiny pinecones make an adorable wreath place setting when paired with ribbon and a hand-written name card. 25 of 28 Kumquats and Pines Erica George Dines; Design: Marie-Laure Coste Dujols Kumquats are a seasonal citrus that add just a teensy bit of color to this rustic mantle draping. The pinecones and long boughs of cedar make this cozy study even more enchanting. 26 of 28 Burlap and Pinecones Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Get the farmhouse look by tying a burlap bow and nestling pinecones into a fresh wreath. 27 of 28 Natural Wonder Hector Manuel Sanchez; styling: Taylor Colson Horton The mixture of pinecones, dried orange slices, holly berries, and pheasant feathers, which are all lit up by artificial candle votives, make this Christmas tree one to remember. 28 of 28 Silver and Gold Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Accent pinecones on an outdoor wreath by pairing them with different size and color ribbons. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit