Kris Jenner recently shared an Instagram video in which she gave fans a peek into her festive decor. She was opening Amazon packages and revealed, yes, another garland. The Kardashians are known for their garland obsession, and apparently, it all started with Kris. They drape it over mantels, doorways, and even chairs.
The Kardashian holiday philosophy is that more greenery equals more magic. If you love the idea of Kris’s lush, natural style but aren’t sure where to start, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to channel that evergreen energy into using both real and faux garlands.
The Kardashian-Jenner family goes all out for Christmas, as Kris told E! News, "We always have a Christmas party… We always celebrate at one of our homes Christmas Eve, and we have the most beautiful Christmas Eve dinner, and we have lots of fun things for the kids to do."
Why a Garland Is Kris's Signature Move
Kris Jenner creates a nice, cohesive, festive flow in her home by layering garlands. Rather than relying on heavy ornaments and bold colors, she lets the greenery speak for itself. Whether it’s sprigs of pine, eucalyptus, or holly, the result is organic, calming, and endlessly adaptable.
You can replicate this look on your own by choosing garlands that best suit your home’s scent and style. It’s also very trendy to use them in unexpected places. For example, making your chairs a little more festive at the holiday table rather than the mantle.
Picking the Right Garland for Your Home
Fresh Garlands
A fresh garland is obviously the best choice as it offers a real forest smell and a natural look. Usually it's made of a blend of evergreen branches with things like eucalyptus, holly, and boxwood. If you're foraging from your own garden, gardening expert Judith Blacklock, who runs online flower programs and www.judithblacklock.com, notes that “Ivy, especially Hedera helix ‘Arborescens’ with its black berries, is brilliant.”
Other great additions to a fresh garland, says Blacklock, are “Variegated holly, such as Ilex ‘Golden King,’ and rosemary.”
“Myrtle,” she adds, “is fabulous. If you are lucky, you will have beautiful black berries decorating the small shiny leaves that last and last.” If using a fresh garland, Blacklock recommends misting it daily.
This Eucalyptus garland from Walmart is a blend of Silver Dollar Eucalyptus and Seeded Eucalyptus. It’s the perfect addition if you’re going for neutral colors, and it adds great fragrance.
Faux Garlands
Obviously, a faux garland is perfect if you’re looking for something that’s low-maintenance and reusable. High-quality artificial garlands now mimic real pine, eucalyptus, and cedar with impressive color and texture that won’t dry out or drop needles. This is ideal for spots that get warm, like above a fireplace.
This 9-foot Norfolk Pine garland from Amazon is realistic, and you can use it year after year.
Styling Garland Kris-Style (All Around the House)
Here’s how to bring Kris’s playful, layered look into your own home:
- Mantel or stair rail: Drape a long fresh garland, and weave in battery-operated lights for a soft glow.
- Furniture edges: Hang shorter sprigs along shelves, cupboards, or over mirrors.
- Doorways & windows: Frame entryways or windows with a lush greenery chain.
- Tables & runners: Lay a garland down the center of your dining table and decorate with a few simple candles.
Mix Fresh + Faux for Longevity
Pro tip: Use a fresh garland in lower-traffic areas where it’s cooler, such as sideboards, or along a dining table, where it will stay hydrated and fragrant longer. Then use a faux garland for higher-heat areas, such as above the mantel of an active fireplace, around door frames, or along stair rails. This strategy will give you Kris Jenner's lush, layered look while still keeping your greenery looking fresh and minimizing shedding.
Kris shows a deep appreciation for greenery, something she clearly passed on to her daughters. By draping garlands everywhere, you’ll build a festive, cohesive environment that feels warm and inviting.
