Monday, 29 December 2014

Purchasing Of Handmade Christmas Wreaths

By Stacey Burt


When it comes to the holiday season, there is a great demand for festive decorations, particularly ones that unique and special. Handmade Christmas wreaths are a great way to add festive cheer to the front door of a house in a unique way. They can also be used inside a room, adding color, texture and aroma. All possible tastes are catered for today with the many items on sale, particularly from online sources.

When you decide on a wreath, it is important to bear the decor style of your home in mind. If you live in a country style home or cottage with vintage touches, a natural rustic looking woodland wreath with twigs and burlap will suit the style. A more sleek, modern door will look great adorned with stylish silver and white elements like silver balls and a white ribbon. A simple green boxwood wreath looks beautiful against a white door.

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 way in which the decorative elements are put together create the particular style. Some items are far more traditional whilst others have a very modern feel. White and silver are often used together to create an elegant look. More rustic elements immediately create a more vintage impression.

Durability, quality and price are as important as appearance when buying such decorations. Good quality ones will often be able to be used for many years. Shopping online gives you access to thousands of products from which to choose and comparing prices is easy. This makes buying the most suitable decorations fun and enables you to achieve a wonderful effect that will be admired by all.




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