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Officially less than 6 months until Christmas ✨Don’t @ me! I didn’t make the rules but I do take full blame for your holiday decorating addiction.
But for real, where the heck has this year gone? Trying my hardest to be present these days and soak up every precious moment of this beautiful life.
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🇺🇸 Introducing the Freedom Floral Wreath, a delicate nod to freedom. Made of fresh and fragrant baby blue eucalyptus and dried florals, our Freedom Floral Wreath celebrates independence with soft sweetness.
Purchase this wreath today on graciousgarlands.com with free 2-day nationwide shipping for classy 4th of July decor.
Forever won’t be enough time, my sweet Valentine ♥️
💕 Lovin’ these heart-shaped cuties for Valentine’s Day! Which one is your favorite? 1>2>3>4 ?
Happy Everything, y’all 🤍 Yesterday in Pilates at , I thought to myself, “I am finally feeling like me again.”
When Dec 23 hit, I pretty much vanished from this account for good reason.
It took every ounce of me to make it through this holiday season— in October, I was at the height of grief but I had to set it on a shelf to take down later so I could make it though the GG season.
Unfortunately, we experienced turbulence with this business this year like we’ve never encountered which made an already challenging time that much more difficult to endure.
So when the last package shipped, I shut this all off.
As has taught me through her book “Wintering” (which I cannot recommend enough), I entered into a season of Wintering.
Truth be told, all of last year was a season of Wintering but I didn’t recognize it as that— I was acting as if it was summer when all my body needed was to hunker down, cozy up, draw a bath, eat a snack, brew some tea and take a freaking NAP.
So, in between the keeping the businesses afloat, that’s exactly what I’ve been doing.
Wintering.
I’m not going to pretend Winter is over and Spring is here— because it’s not. And mine is not. Not yet.
But I can finally feel the effects of allowing Winter to come… of embracing the pause.
Of stopping, resting and knowing now is not a time to push forward.
So while I’m feeling like the buds of my soul peek through the soil, I thought I’d pop up to say hi, hello, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and while we’re at it—
In case I fall back into a slumber like my fellow English doormice…Happy Valentine’s Day 💕
May this offer comfort to others who are in a season of Wintering— an invitation to join me and to perhaps meet me rejuvenated as themselves when their Spring has sprung.
Tell me ✨ what’s your favorite mantle? 1, 2, or 3? Drop your vote below!
It’s been a joy to decorate ’ mantle over the years. I have a favorite but dying to know yours!
There’s still time to get fresh greenery delivered to your doorstep by Christmas! Shop our made to order fresh products at our link in bio or on graciousgarlands.com 🤍
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Setting the table has never been easier (or more fun 🤩). Creating a beautiful tablescape can be overwhelming. But with fresh garlands, you can put together a stunning table in no time.
Our garlands come in various lengths and styles, perfect for any size of table.
Have a round table? Shop out of our foliages boxes to easily create a festive winter arrangement in no time.
Head to our or graciousgarlands.com for all of your needs.
✨Proof that all you need is a stunning fresh garland + candlelight to set a magical holiday table— don’t you agree?
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This is 37 💫 The past year has been one of, if not the, hardest of my life.
If you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ve heard me write of grief and struggle— one loss after the next.
For full transparency, we’ve now had 2 miscarriages, I’ve lost 2 family members and dealt with the reality of health complications that come along with aging parents.
Many of my friends and family members have also been going through challenges and grief of their own.
There has been communal, regional and global tragedy only compounding the personal grief I’ve experienced.
Year 36 was truly so trying.
I remember, on one of my darkest days recently thinking— how on earth can I keep going?
God provided me that answer— how we keep going on the days and moments of our life that feel unbearable is we share our burdens.
We must share our grief.
It is literally too heavy to carry alone.
We must ask for help— we must ask others to carry our grief for us.
With us.
We desperately need one another.
We must reach out and share with our friends and family that we are not okay— that we need to talk.
It’s okay to not be okay.
I began to see that the light in the darkness were the people in my life— friends, family, Enneagram clients, you here in this little community.
As recently as this week, I shared a difficult customer experience on my IG stories and my messages and email inbox was literally FLOODED with notes of love, encouragement and even some of you wanting the customers address so you could go beat them up for me 😂😂
Talk about support— my people and y’all have my back.
And I have yours.
Through it all, I’ve realized not only how to share grief and let others in — but how resilient I am.
In this next year, I hope to spread more joy, help you and my loved ones carry their grief, to be light and also, to move forward with a new found courage to be not afraid — I can do hard things.
And I pray this for you, too.
Thank you for being here, for your love, for your grace, for the light you bring to my life— you light my path, you show me the way— together we will keep going.
Together, it’s almost like we embody the magic and mystery of a beautifully lit Christmas tree 🎄
✨This garland, this house, this design— truly holiday perfection✨
Y’all, I almost can’t handle how this garland design turned out at the Austin Tudor, home of
When I showed up on site and saw this perfect banister moment, I asked Anastasia if she’d trust me to try a non-traditional approach with this garland.
Without hesitation, she said— do your thing.
I’ve been dying to try out this design and I knew this was the banister for it.
This Magnolia and Leyland Cypress Garland is new this year and it is STUNNING!
It is has quickly become my favorite product.
Also pictured is the new Magnolia and Leyland Cypress Wreath which is as equally luxurious and gorgeous.
Shop both products on graciousgarlands.com or head to our link in bio — and create this look yourself!
Oh what fun it is to style✨
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✨ Cue the Christmas album on repeat— the most wonderful time is here!
How dreamy is this holiday installation from last year with ?
Shop made-to-order fresh greenery that ships with free shipping to your doorstep nationwide on graciousgarlands.com
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Lord, help me to see the beauty in my path, be grateful for what I have today and hold hope for what tomorrow may bring.
This has been my prayer to get me through one of the hardest years of my life.
When the grief is too heavy or the stress is too high, I pause, take a deep breath and look up.
The trees help to pull me upward— and from that bird’s eye view— all is okay.
From above, we can see the whole story.
From above, we are thankful.
From above, we can see past the clouds of today.
From above, we can see all the people in our lives who love us, hold us, support us and have been there for us.
From above, we can’t really see where we are going, but the mystery is vast and wide — and it is the mystery that brings tears to my eyes.
It is the mystery that reminds me I only have this one, wild and precious life.
Sending you a breath of gratitude today and all days 🤎
✨TOMORROW IN AUSTIN✨ Come shop our Holiday Decor Garage Sale from 9a-1p — we will have tons of ornaments, decorative garlands, tree skirts, lights, vases and even some discounted greenery for sale!
Prices are extremely discounted, priced to sell!
Come shop and say hello!
DM us for the address and check IG stories for more items being offered.
See you holiday lovers in the morning!
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✨ Which look is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!
Swipe to see the last 3 years of designing ’ holiday front door.
1 — minimal magic
2 — a berry kiss (yes, The Holiday reference)
3 — the winter wonderland
Save for holiday front door inspiration and follow us at for all the decorating tips this holiday season!
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🎄It’s holiday install week at for our 4th year in a row and we can’t wait to reveal to you what we’ve dreamt up together!
🎶 Cue the holiday tunes, who’s ready to decorate?!
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Wow, Hi 👋🏻 WELCOME! We have so many new faces around here — like literally 1,000!
Seemed like a good time to let you know a little bit about the face behind the greens.
I’m Elle — owner of Gracious Garlands 🌲 and I’m so thrilled you’re here.
Our little budding community is made up of modern day tastemakers who believe decorating can be effortless when you incorporate the artful gifts of nature.
Here are a few facts about me:
• I’m happiest on the mountain (specifically, ) ⛷️
• In addition to owning and operating GG, I founded where as and RN and Certified Enneagram Coach, I walk with people on their path of healing to their healthiest, most authentic selves 💫
• I’m the proudest mom of an 11 year old white lab, Lily 🦮
• I believe I have the best husband in the world 🫶🏻
• In my next life, I’ll be a travel agent 🌏
• My favorite movie is The Holiday — what? Do you think it’s some kind of coincidence that I own a holiday decorating business?! 😆
• If I haven’t already given away my — I’m a !! What’s your type?
I would love to know about you!!
Drop one fun fact about yourself in the comments ♥️ so glad you’re here!
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💫 My call to all of us to gather together, today.
These are the words from my newsletter last week.
They seemed to really strike a cord with my community there so I wanted to share them here, too.
This has been one of the most challenging years of my life— if not the most challenging.
I truly wouldn’t know how to continue on if it weren’t for the love that has surrounded me during this trying time.
There have been countless “calming circles” called by my sisters to help carry me through.
This time has connected me even more deeply to the purpose, the ethos, the reason, the inspiration behind — to gather together with those we love.
To create beautiful moments.
To write memories on our hearts.
To make it easy, to make it often, and to (help you) make it happen.
Leave it to the Sanderson sisters to carry us from spooky season to the season of gathering, of thanksgiving.
There is nothing more important in life than being together.
Who do you want to gather with soon? Tag them in the comments and then make a plan to make it happen 😘🫶🏻✨
xx,
Elle
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Introducing the Casa Zuma Holiday Wreath ✨ we are SO excited to collaborate with our friends at .zuma by this season to bring you this gorgeous piece.
A California-inspired mix of Fraser Fir, Leyland Cypress, Gold Tipped Cedar, and Seeded Eucalyptus, this wreath brings handcrafted beauty to your home this season.
Hang this holiday wreath on your front door, above the mantel, or even in the kitchen to bring textural warmth and beauty to any space in your home this season.
Head to our link in profile or to casazuma.com to place your order today!
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🍂 Our Fall Collection pairs great with - right, ?
Shop gorgeous, fresh greenery for the autumn season and all of your Thanksgiving festivities on graciousgarlands.com
POV: always, ALWAYS hang a wreath over your range ✨ to bring a little holiday magic to the room where everyone always gathers (whether you want them to or not)!
Make sure to place your holiday preorder by Monday, Oct 30 little loves 🎄
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🍂 Our greatest teacher stands just outside our window.
With each season, Mother Earth reflects back to us the story of our lives.
I’d love to hear from you… What is she trying to teach you this Autumn season?
Please join me in wishing a happy, Happy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳
Truth be told, I’m not sure this business would still be standing if it weren’t for this guy.
He has been there to love me through the biggest celebrations and the hardest hurdles.
He has joined my team against his wishes (and will 😆) literally every year since we met 6 years ago.
He is my biggest cheerleader and my most valuable accountability partner.
He has helped me see that I could do run a successful business while also holding the line of self-care and honest limits.
Thank you for being the best partner — better than I could have ever imagined!
Happy Birthday to you, Mr. Yuletide!
I’ll never get over this festive holiday front door — what more could you need than luxury greenery, winterberry and twinkle lights, right ?
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🌲NEW🌲HOLIDAY🌲 Introducing our newest holiday collection, Magnolia and Leyland Cypress
We are smitten with this new variety. Is it not breathtaking?!
Wow, wow, wow.
This full, charming, dreamy variety will work for literally any style of home from traditional to modern — we think it’s so beautiful it needs no extra adornment.
Preorder this fabulous fresh holiday wreath and garland on graciousgarlands.com TODAY!
🍂Meet our newest fall variety: The Magnolia and Purple Acacia Wreath, brimming with autumn hues to celebrate the season— this wreath will age with such interest and charm.
Order yours today at graciousgarlands.com, select your desired delivery date at checkout.
She’s finally BACK, y’all — the Ultimate Holiday Mix Garland is coming out of retirement this season and we’re so delighted to offer this gorgeous mix to you again! 🌟
Preorder this luscious mix of fraser fir, white pine, boxwood, leyland cypress and magnolia to set a luxurious scene this holiday.
Head to graciousgarlands.com or our link in bio today to place your preorder for holiday greenery, select your desired delivery date between Nov 13-Dec 22. Enjoy free shipping!
Cheers!
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Drop some 🍂 if you’re ready for those yummy autumn breezes! Here is Texas, we can’t wait.
My all-time favorite holiday mantel to get you excited for FRIDAY ✨ Mark you calendars, Holiday Greenery Preorder opens at 9am 🙌🏼 on graciousgarlands.com
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Being surrounded by the quality few, you’ll be filled up until the end of your days.
Make more room for a higher quality of life by clearing out the clutter.
Embracing the chosen few is the key to a joy-filled life 🤍
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✨HOLIDAY PREORDER IS HERE, MY PEOPLE!✨ Head to graciousgarlands.com to start planning for the most wonderful time of the year and preorder your holiday greenery today! I have some BIG, BIG news to share as well: With so much excitement and a bit of a heavy heart, I have made the bold, yet necessary decision to switch to an all online business operation. Meaning, no matter where you live, you can shop our holiday greenery on our website and have it shipped to you with FREE shipping right to your doorstep! You might be thinking, “SOUNDS AWESOME! Why the heavy heart?” This change means that for Austin and Nashville customers we will no longer be selling + delivering Christmas trees nor will we set up local pop up shops for you to be able to come pick up your order. Providing outstanding Christmas Trees to you is one of my greatest joys but also, is one of my greatest struggles. After a lot of deliberation over the past year, I realized I was holding on to particular Gracious Garlands offerings because I thought closing down certain operations made me weak – I thought I needed to keep doing everything for everyone to be strong, to be seen as successful, to be worthy… But it finally hit me, like Hermann Hesse says – letting go is the stronger, wiser decision But let me reiterate: you can still order greenery online and have it shipped directly to you for free! Lastly, this decision was the wiser decision because it required me to accept my desire to do less and still believe I’m strong, to be brave enough to close doors and still believe I’m successful and to put myself and self-care before others and still believe I’m worthy. I’ve made this decision for you as much as I’ve made it for me – and I hope at the very least, this inspires you to be brave enough to let go, to say no or to close some doors – because you’re worth it. In the cheesiest of ways, this is not the end – but a brand new, exciting beginning and I’m so hap
mailbox monday 🌿 the beginnings of a floral mailbox installation to get you excited for the holidays! we’ve started training our holiday staff to make your holidays spectacular. look at the strict concentration necessary to complete a mailbox 😆 place your preorders today to get on our list!
mailbox monday 🌿 the beginnings of a floral mailbox installation to get you excited for the holidays! we’ve started training our holiday staff to make your holidays spectacular. look at the strict concentration necessary to complete a mailbox 😆 place your preorders today to get on our list!
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