Description
This acorn and pinecone branch decoration brings a quiet woodland note to the Christmas season. A single slender brown stem rises into a spray of fine twigs, each tipped with a glossy reddish-brown acorn in its textured cup or a small pinecone dusted white at its edges, as though touched by the first frost. The acorns vary in size, small rounded ones along the upper twigs and a few larger, longer ones towards the base of the spray, which gives the spray a gathered-from-the-woods look. It stands 68cm tall, 20cm across and 6cm deep, with a long bare stem below the decorated top.
That long stem is what makes it so easy to place. Slip it into a tall vase or bottle on a mantelpiece, console table or windowsill and it adds height to a seasonal display without taking up much room. It also works laid along a mantel among greenery, tucked into a garland, or added to a wreath or table centrepiece at Christmas, where its brown, red and white tones sit happily with natural wood, linen and warm candlelight. As a branch rather than a bauble, it suits a rustic or Scandinavian scheme that leans on texture more than sparkle, and it looks as much at home in a hallway as in a sitting room.
The fine twigs branch out from the main stem so the acorns and pinecones fan out to either side, giving a light, open spray rather than a dense bunch. To keep it looking its best, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth or a gentle brush, and store it in a box once the season is over so the twigs stay undisturbed. On its own it makes a simple, natural accent for a shelf or sideboard, and it is a thoughtful little extra to bring home for Christmas or to tuck in alongside a seasonal gift.
Specification
| Colour |
Brown |
| Height |
68cm |
| Width |
20cm |
| Depth |
6cm |
| Weight |
0.109kg |
| Design |
Acorn |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the acorn and pinecone branch decoration?
It stands 68cm tall from the end of the stem to the top twigs, and measures 20cm across and 6cm deep at its widest.
What colours is the branch decoration?
The stem and twigs are brown, the acorns are a glossy reddish brown in textured cups, and the small pinecones are tipped with white for a frosted look.
Can I stand the branch in a vase?
Yes, the long bare stem below the decorated top slips easily into a tall vase or bottle, adding height to a mantelpiece, windowsill or console table display.
Can it be added to a garland or wreath?
It can. Tuck it in among a garland along the mantel, or work it into a wreath or table centrepiece, to bring acorns and pinecones into your Christmas greenery.
How do I look after the branch decoration?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth or a gentle brush, and store it in a box after Christmas so the twigs stay undisturbed until the next season.