A WREATH hanging on the door is one of the most prominent signs that the festive season is upon us.
There are so many different styles and colours around – from timeless to stylish, feathers and leaves, green and glittery – there’s one to suit everyone’s taste and preference.
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What’s even better than just buying one from the shop is actually making it yourself – whether it be a one-man task or making it a family affair.
Sean Granger, general manager of Granny Mouse Country House and Spa, shared his favourite style of wreath. “If you’re looking for a trendy and indigenous look, pick leaves and shrubbery from your garden and place them on your wreath, to create a beautiful, homegrown design. It’s relatively quick, fun for the whole family to enjoy and cost-effective,” he says.
It’s easy to make:
- Start by soaking an oasis ring (available from most florists) in a basin of cold water for a few hours until it’s wet all the way through.
- Place it on a flat surface and push short pieces of ruscus, or whatever plant you have at home that can cover up spaces nicely, around the edges to hide the plastic backing.
- Next, position your largest greenery pieces to create focal points around the wreath, and fill in the gaps with smaller pieces that you picked. A nice element to add is a few flowers that you have at home, or you could leave it completely filled with greenery – there’s no wrong way of making a wreath.
So, make your Christmas a memorable one and create a homemade wreath.
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