A Christmas entryway bench and a free downloadable set of winter evergreen botanical prints for a printable gallery wall.
I’m either going to get Buddy-the-Elf level enthusiasm or a chorus of bah‑humbugs for this post, but I’m ready to talk about Christmas — even if it feels early. I love fall, and part of me is sad to start pulling out evergreen branches before Thanksgiving, but planning early means less stress later. When I get holiday tasks done ahead of time, my family and I can simply enjoy December without wrestling tangled lights or braving crowded stores.
This year I’m joining a group of talented home bloggers for an annual printable hop, and I created a simple winter botanical gallery wall printable set to swap into our entryway gallery. Earlier in the year I shared summer greenery prints, and I’ve made it a small seasonal tradition to rotate botanical art that reflects the time of year — summer, fall, and now winter. These winter prints are evergreen-focused without any bright reds, so they work well through December, January, and even into February.
If you’re already on the blog’s subscriber list, the printable set should arrive in your email or be available in the printable library (look for the password in my emails). New readers can subscribe to get access to the printable library and download the winter botanical set to print at home or at a local print shop.
I framed my prints in 16×20 frames I found earlier in the year. The frames look like wood but are lightweight poster frames, and they come in several finishes. I keep all seasonal sets in the frames and simply rotate the prints — summer, fall, winter — so they take up no extra storage space. If you prefer smaller sizes, these designs also print beautifully as 8×10s from a home printer.
How I printed the 16×20 art
To get large prints inexpensively, I had the files printed as color engineering prints at my local print shop. They turned out great and cost only a few dollars each. If you prefer a simpler route, print 8×10s at home and frame them in 8×10 frames or mat them for larger frames.
Print Directions
- Download the botanical prints from the Bless’er House Printable Library (check your subscription email for the password).
- Upload the images to your chosen print service and select engineering or color poster print options for the desired size.
- Choose portrait orientation if available, and specify that the image should not be scaled to fit if you want an exact 16″×20″ result.
- Add any notes for the print shop to avoid automatic resizing and proceed to checkout.
Note: print options vary by location. If one shop can’t produce the size or type you want, try another local printer or choose 8×10 prints from home.
For the entryway vignette, I styled a secondhand bench with neutral pillows, baskets, and faux greenery I already had on hand. To add a bit of holiday cheer I layered in a red throw and a seasonal pillow cover. My goal this year is to keep decorations simple and use what we already own — though I admit I found some inexpensive boxwood wreaths during a recent shopping trip that I couldn’t resist.
Below are the items I used in this space so you can recreate a similar look. These are general descriptions rather than direct links so you can find comparable items locally or online:
- Lightweight gallery-style 16×20 poster frames (wood-look)
- Red cable knit throw blanket
- Cream pleated pillow and other canvas/neutral pillows
- Lanterns for styling
- Water hyacinth baskets and tray
- Birch logs and faux cedar garland for seasonal texture
- Faux boxwood wreaths (affordable options sometimes found in-store)
- White curtains and neutral wall paint (we used a warm white)
- Dark paint for doors or trim to create contrast
If you’re ready to deck the halls, these winter botanical prints are a simple, fresh way to add seasonal charm without committing to bold holiday colors. If you prefer to linger in fall a bit longer, these designs also pair nicely with autumn pieces; they’re versatile and understated.
Merry (early) Thanksgiving from a Southern homeowner who’s still in T‑shirts and flip‑flops. If you want to save this post for later, pin the images from this page in your favorite idea board and come back when you’re ready to print and style your own gallery wall.
