Hung on the front door or a window, nothing says Christmas more than a beautiful festive wreath. (It’s also the first thing guests see, so do your best to get it right, please!) But before sharing our step-by-step guide to making a wreath from scratch that looks just as good as the photo below, first thing’s first: prepare your work space – large, clear surfaces like a kitchen table or uncarpeted floor are best – and gather your tools. Ready?
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Photography by: Dan Duchars
1. Keep it real
Start with a real pine base. Not only does it look great, but the piney scent is the perfect greeting to your guests this holiday season. And, with no plastic, it’s kinder on the planet.
2. Choose your decorations
Pick out your decorations not only for their looks, but also for their scented attributes. Cinnamon sticks and dried fruit can add an extra sensual dimension to your wreath. Scented pine, thistle, dried lavender and limes also smell great.
![Wreath Exports 9](https://floom.imgix.net/general/wreath_exports-9.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=c74fb1e7b02d5c7e0a7dcee3ce1f0129 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/wreath_exports-9.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=a564775a92dc5490c10644ae0e52d02f 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/wreath_exports-9.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=be41fc03876dd5ea1a133800fae6a5cd 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/wreath_exports-9.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=131d63441f257e3cb746f594d42f28e3 400w)
3. It's down to the wire
There’s nothing worse than a wreath that looks barer and barer the closer it gets to Christmas, as decorations fall off one by one. Use wire to attach them securely.
4. One at a time
Adorn the wreath with one type of decoration at a time. Place them at even intervals, working your way around the wreath, utilising the inside and outside areas. Then move on to your second type, filling in the gaps, then the third and so on. This method will ensure your wreath remains balanced.
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5. Wreath vanity
Hold your wreath up in a mirror whilst decorating to get some perspective on its progress and allowing you to see it from afar.
6. Hanging out
We recommend putting a nail on the inside of the door and threading the wire over the top of the frame. This prevents having a nail (and hole) in the front of your door for the rest of the year. (Alternatively, use your wreath laid flat as a centrepiece to decorate your table.)
Read more table styling tips here.
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Photography by: Dan Duchars