We love decorating for the holidays and in recent years have found we love the look of a swag to break up the wreaths we also have hanging around. For today's Good to Know, we put together our simple and fool-proof tutorial on how to make a pretty holiday swag, wrapped with ribbons and bells, of your own.

Step 1: Gather Greenery

Look for different lengths, textures and tones of green. You can add a berry, eucalyptus or even a dried floral for added layers and texture. Ensign Wholesale Floral is where we got ours however many florists, nurseries and even grocery stores sell loose stems of greens this time of year.

step 2: find ribbons & BELLS you love

You can find beautiful ribbons in local boutiques or online. We love MayArts ribbon. We recommend a variety of colors, widths and textures. Find a color scheme that you love - see the four different color pairings we came up with from some inspiration.

Salt Lake sources for ribbon

Amy Boutique
Knot + Spool
Jolley’s Gift + Floral

We love using bells when decorating for the holidays. It’s a classic way to show off the season and if you’re hanging your swag on a door, they pleasantly ring as the door opens and closes. Choose a bell that reflects the mood of your holiday decorations. Some are more traditional and others are more organic or eclectic. We found our variety of bells on Amazon.

Step 6: Trim it up, HanG + Enjoy!

Hang one on your front door, a few in your windows or from a wall sconce and enjoy it all season. To lengthen the life of your fresh greenery, spritz the swag with water every few days.

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