The easiest way to use tree branches to decorate is to simply put them where you want them! Try setting a branch on the mantel, leaning against a corner, or hanging it on the wall. Try painting the branch white for a clean modern twist, or leave them as they are for a rustic look.

Once you have your tree branch and have designed a display, remember to keep the water changed regularly for fresh branches. If you would like to dry the branch and retain the leaf color you can preserve them with a mixture of glycerin and water or let them dry naturally.

Place a small lighted branch into a vase or container and then add in a few silk floral accents. It's really that simple! If using a clear vase, fill it with decorative glass gems or any other filler material to hide the branch, floral stems and light cord. Wrap branch lights around a decorative wreath.