Stair swag
A natural, climbing arrangement can add real wow to your staircase and hallway. And although it appears striking and opulent, this look is very easy to achieve. Any type of foliage, branches and blooms can be used, and if you include dried and long-lasting greenery, the display will stay looking great throughout the festive period.
We used
• Recycled food boxes or jars• Chicken wire• Moss from the garden• Tape• ‘Mocha’ amaryllis (Hippeastrum)• Dried seedheads and foliage• Dogwood stems• Eucalyptus• Conifers• Hebes• White tulips• White hellebores
First create a base for the flowers and foliage. You can use any recycled shallow containers that will hold water. Fill them two-thirds full of damp moss, then cover the top third with scrunched chicken wire. Secure these in place with strong tape, criss-crossing it over the top. Position the tubs on the stairs, placing them carefully so they won’t be in the way.
Next add the foliage. Start with the tallest stems and distribute them evenly - around two or three long stems per