By Stacey Burt


The festive season is a perfect occasion for splashing out on some cheerful decorations. Handmade Christmas wreaths provide a unique way to decorate a front door and they can also be used indoors. There are many different styles available, particularly from online stores and whatever your taste, you should have no problem in finding an item exactly to your liking.

The decor style of the house should be considered when choosing such decorations. A cottage style house with a rustic wooden door is suitably adorned with a wreath of burlap, twigs, fir and berries. A more modern, elegant white door looks stunning with a creation of silver and white or a simple wreath of green boxwood. Some styles are more stripped down and simple whereas others burst with ornaments all all kinds.

So many different materials, both natural and artificial are used today in these items. Natural items like twigs, berries, fir branch tips and pine cones are used very effectively and often preferred by those who want a less formal looking wreath. Silk flowers, bows, feathers and beads are just some of the artificial items used.

Red, white and green are the colors traditionally used but they are combined today in a variety of really creative ways. Silver and white are currently very popular too. A white snowman may form the center of the wreath with fresh green fir branch tips and red berries in the background. Pine cones may be tipped with silver or white and rest on a background of green leaves. Fancy bows in rich red or white fabrics often add a perfect finishing touch.

The whimsical at heart love traditional ornaments like a Santa Clause doll, an adorable elf or a reindeer as the center of a wreath. A nativity scene is another traditional choice. These figures are surrounded by festive themed decorations and lights may even be added.

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.

The overall impression comes from the artful way in which the various elements are combined. Traditional elements are given a modern twist by painting them a different color, arranging them in unexpected ways or using contrasting sizes. Clusters of small silver cones combined with a large white bow is a modern and elegant combination.

When buying a wreath, its quality and durability have to be taken into account. The best ones are made to last and can be used year after year. Shopping online for such items gives exposure to a tremendous variety of styles and prices. As long as terms and conditions with regard to shipping and other factors are fully understood, shopping online provides a simple and effective way of purchasing decorations that help make the holiday season special.




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