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When it comes to holiday decorating, nostalgia is the name of my game.
Luckily, theres a simple secret to unlocking that old-school charm: lots of evergreen garlands.
Yes, its pricey.
But the pre-litBalsam Hill Fraser Fir garlandis built to last.
Heres my honest review.
What is Balsam Hill garland?
Balsam Hill garland brings the beautiful, lifelike realism ofBalsam Hill Christmas treesto otherholiday decoratingstaples.
The garland is also outdoor safe and has UV protection.
It’s the perfect canvas for ribbons, ornaments, pinecones and picks.
Unboxing and Assembly
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The garland arrived in a surprisingly small, bare-bones box.
It was smushed inside along with instructions and a bulb replacement kit.
Ive tested Balsam Hill products before, and the latter is one of my favorite details.
I pulled the garland out and was immediately impressed with the True Needle foliage.
While this decoration obviously doesnt smell like the real deal, it looks pretty close.
I loaded the battery compartment with four AAs and got to work.
Set-Up
I love the look of garland.
The 6-foot Balsam Hill option is a perfect fit.
And, thanks to the battery power, I dont need to worry about outlets or unsightly extension cords.
I grabbed some ribbon and started connecting the garland to the railing and newel post.
Once the garland was in place, I started fluffing.
Each branch was incredibly malleable and could bend any way I wanted.
After about 15 minutes, I was happy with the outcome.
Lights
The lights on the Balsam Hill garland cast a pretty, warm glow.
Value
Thanks to the lights, the garland is quite pretty on its own.
Im confident this will be a mainstay in my home for many holiday seasons.
I also have experience testing Balsam Hill wreaths, ornaments andornament storage.
An avid holiday enthusiast, my goal is to help our readers find the best products for making merry.
Take holiday decorating to the next level with Balsam Hill Fraser Fir garland.
All sizes and light configurations are available exclusively throughBalsam Hill.
And you’ve got the option to also find select options atNordstromandWilliams Sonoma.
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