i have made a fall colored garland out of wines, greens, burnt rusts, ect which I use as a valance of sorts on my french doors, all year round. I wrap the garland around the wooden / decorative curtain rod loosely.. it doesnt hinder seeing the wildlife that come into our back property , yet gives us some color in that kitchen, where the walls are a deep wine color with tan/white cupboards/ trim.. thanks for giving me more ideas to use for the holidays in my home..