'Opt for a real Christmas instead of an artificial one' – Dan Levy's Evergreen Garlands Evoke The Natural Christmas Trend All The Chicest People Are Embracing For 2025
This Christmas, we're leaning into earthy materials and palettes, and the comedian's mantlepiece is the perfect inspiration – here's how to recreate it
What if there was a way to make Christmas more affordable, sustainable, and in line with the decor already in your home, while still feeling festive? The Natural Christmas trend is making this beautiful idea a reality. For inspiration, look no further than Dan Levy's mantelpiece.
The actor and comedian took to Instagram to share his garland idea, and it's wonderful inspiration for keeping your Christmas decor earthy. Dan's fireplace is decked in evergreen branches, pinecones, and dried eucalyptus. Candles in clay vessels complete the look, and a fireplace kit (like these on-sale tools from Amazon) makes it feel more lived-in for everyday.
His take on Christmas decor represents a departure from the kitschy, plastic-filled looks we're seeing all over social media to a more curated and organic style. For those who want to be more sustainable, or just prefer a more minimalist holiday, it's a great option.
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Natural decor is not limited to Dan's home; it's slated as one of the biggest design trends of Christmas 2025. Much of this move comes from a focus on wellness and the impulse to use decor that makes us feel happier at home.
Josh Branigan, Furniture and Home Interiors Expert at Cuckooland explains: 'Interior trends have taken inspiration from our surroundings, and the same will be applied to Christmas decor. Incorporating natural elements into interiors creates a serene space that helps us feel grounded and comforted. Nature-inspired tones, like warm browns, beiges, and muted greens, add warmth and sophistication, and this mood will be incorporated into festive decorating.'
Recreate Dan's Look At Home
Lush and full, this cedar garland is a classic choice, ideal for wrapping around large areas such as mantels or doorframes. Pair it with metallic or red accents for a pop of color and vibrancy.
Like the warmth of a crackling winter fire, Balsam Fireplace lures you in with intoxicating scents of fresh evergreen woods, warm juniper spice, and salted amber.
If you want to make a sophisticated statement, this cedar garland is a perfect choice. Lush and realistic, it adds instant grandeur and a festive touch to any manel, the Dan Levy way.
This green garland features a flexible wire frame, richly decorated with faux Norfolk pine leaves and accented by bright red bows with cascading ribbons, creating an elegant and festive look.
Dan Levy elevates his garlands with a grouping of natural pinecones. This pretty version is on a gold string making it wasy to hang wherever your heart desires.
This lush garland from Walmart is a fantastic choice for bringing festive cheer to your home. Ideal for adorning a mantel or entryway, it instantly brightens any indoor space.
Whether its through a homemade Christmas wreath or an evergreen garland, recreating Dan's organic decor is easier than it may seem.
Josh advises: 'Opt for a real Christmas tree instead of an artificial one, incorporate nature into festive trimmings where possible, such as foraged elements like pinecones, dried citrus, and evergreen boughs, and add frosty tones to imitate a White Christmas.'
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If you're dreaming of a natural Christmas, this year is the time to try it out.

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.
Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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