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5 Elegant Wreath Tutorials

Elegant Wreath Tutorials

Let's face it! There are an awful lot of ugly wreaths out there.

Just because something can be made into a wreath, doesn't mean it should be.

Just because anything can be attached to a wreath, doesn't mean it will look good.

Here are 5 tutorials for simple yet elegant wreaths. If you need more, please let me know:

 

 

Image:    The Frugal Homemaker

Magnolia Leaf Wreath - Sometimes you'll see magnolia leaves with one brown side and the other dark green. Learn to make this magnolia wreath here.

 

 

Image:   Sadie Priss

Ornament Wreath -  This wreath is a knock-off of a $70 one from The Pottery Barn. It can be made from the beautiful ornaments found at discount stores. The tutorial is here.

 

Image: Matthew Mead via Brooklyn Limestone

Green Fruit Wreath - A unique green key lime and apple wreath created by Matthew Mead. See how he did it here.

 

Image:   Martha Stewart

 Fragrant Wreath-  Martha Stewart created this lovely scented wreath.  Learn how to create one of your own here.

 

Image:    Domestifluff

White Felt Rosette Wreath - An  elegant wreath made of felt circles. It would be great for so many different types of occasions.  Find out how to make one here.  

Which one would you make and where would you hang it?

Mimi

 

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Top 5 December Centerpieces

 

Top 5 December Centerpieces You Can Create at Home on a Budget

I usually show you over the top floral  designs for fancy schmancy events. But this month, I decided to present centerpiece ideas you could do yourself. Many of the elements in these designs you may already have or can easily get.

 

1) Image:    My Home Ideas   

This minimalist centerpiece is beyond easy. Just cut a piece off a real Christmas tree and place it in a glass. This is a bit too minimal for me, but you could add berries, a flower or other types of pine.

 

2) Image:   Carolyne Roehm

Using a lot of an inexpensive flower in a single color, such as these red carnations, make a big impact for little money.

 

3) Image:   Pier 1 Imports

Use pine cones and ornaments to create unique centerpieces for your table. Buy or make some interesting napkin rings. Or just tie a pretty ribbon on each napkin.

 

4) Image:   Pottery Barn

Grab some branches. Place them in a vase and hang ornaments from them. What could be simpler? Paint the branches to match your decor if you like.

 

5) Image:  via Examiner  

Wrap some empty medicine, candy or jewelry boxes. Place them on a cake stand or tray with some pine, berries or ornaments and voila you have an interesting centerpiece.

I'd like to try the branches with the dangling ornaments. I've used that for displays at the shop. But never at a dining table.

Which one of these Top 5 December Centerpieces will you try?

Mimi