Sunday 21 December 2014

By Stacey Burt





The holiday season is a time to celebrate. Handmade Christmas wreaths provide a beautiful way to decorate a front door and create a warm welcome for guests. They are also hung above the fireplace inside, adding to the festive spirit. When they are made by hand they are quite unique and there are many items to choose from to suit every possible taste.



Choosing a wreath to suit a particular style of decor is easy as they come in a great variety of styles. The intense green of a simple green boxwood wreath looks inviting against a white door. A rustic one made of burlap and twigs with berries goes perfectly with vintage styles. A natural woodland wreath against a cottage door is warm and cheery. One made with silver bells and silver tipped pine cones suits an elegant modern door.



So many different materials are used for these creations today. Rich, velvety fabrics, ornaments, artificial flowers, bows, beads, twigs, candy and many more elements are combined in amazingly creative ways. Some are made from all natural materials such as leaves, twigs, berries, pine cones and dried flowers. Others combine natural and artificial materials carefully together and some are made with only artificial materials.



It is amazing what different effects can be achieved simply by using white, red and green. Silver and white are another favored combination at present. Gold is often added for some glitz. A simple white snowman as the centerpiece may be surrounded by evergreen and red berries. Pine cones lend themselves to being decorated with snow white tips or painted silver. Ribbons are tied into lovely bows of white or red as a finishing touch.



Traditional Christmas ornaments like a reindeer, an elf or a Santa Claus and sleigh are still favored by many people. They often form the centerpiece and are surrounded by a variety of other decorations. There are many whimsical choices available too such as a cute gingerbread couple centerpiece or a nativity scene with animals.



A wreath can be hung just about anywhere. It makes the front door special but when hung above the fireplace it can add festive cheer to a whole room. A candy themed wreath with lollipops and bows brings brightness and cheer to any setting. A balsam wreath with snow tipped pine cones, red berries and a red velvet bow is a classic, festive choice. Cinnamon sticks, fir tips and other natural elements add aroma to the room as well as color.



Decorative patterns may represent classic, traditional ideas but many of them reflect a modern twist. Using traditional elements but placing them in a modern pattern is one way to do this. A wreath with a beautiful silver bow accented with clusters of silver cones, green leaves and red decorative beads appears elegant and modern due to the unique placing of the elements.



When choosing a wreath, one has to bear in mind factors like quality, durability and value for money as well as appearance. It can be used for many years and is easy to update by simply adding or taking away certain elements. The experience of shopping online for such a product is easy and fun and choosing a reputable supplier ensures satisfaction.









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