A traditional green-and-brown magnolia garland goes from graceful to glam with the addition of shiny silvered magnolia leaves and holly branches.

Garland How-To: Start by wiring a premade magnolia garland to your banister. Then spray-paint holly branches and single magnolia leaves silver. Insert magnolia leaves into garland (wire them if necessary). Wire together holly branches, then wind around garland and banister.

Festoons of seeded eucalyptus and hand-waxed berries set off the decorative trim on the front staircase at Turkey Hill.

Hung above a mirror, a garland of crocheted snowflakes adds a wintry touch to any room.

Pinecones and evergreens belong together, especially in holiday garlands. Here we've shaped them into rosettes.

Save scraps of holiday gift wrap, and put them to work in a festive greeting-card display.

Embellished with satiny ribbons and gold mica, this garland of magnolia achieves a rich effect.

This evergreen garland is dotted with red "berries" made of Christmas lights. Individual bulbs alternate with small bunches of lights to create the charmingly irregular effect of berries in the wild.

Finished with dressy bows, our juniper-and-pepperberry garland and pepperberry wreaths make a festive statement in the foyer.

Festoon mirrors with lametta tinsel and use the sparkly wire to display your collection of cheerful tidings.

Spell it out for Santa: All the treats in these stockings are meant for one lucky kid, as the name -- sewn across wool socks -- makes clear.

Create an idealized winter wonderland indoors using snowflake-like bouquet holders and a string of holiday lights.

Get the look with a Martha Stewart Living Snowflake Light Set at the Home Depot. 

Order a Martha Stewart Living Snowflake Light Set

Drape this delicate garland over your mantel, banister, or mirror this holiday season and enjoy this magical -- and long-lasting -- holiday swag well into the new year.

Dress your tree with simple but elegant handmade wood-veneer garlands.