Get the Look: Front Door Wreath
Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind wreath that people will assume you purchased—starting with a standard wreath you can buy anywhere.
Three-Step Guide
Start with a Base: Use a traditional Christmas tree wreath that you can buy from any grocery store or Christmas tree pop-up stand. Focus on the shape - something round and full on the edges. The next step can make up for any fullness or gaps you see.
Create Texture: Next, layer in different greenery to add texture to your standard wreath. Here, I snipped boxwood and cedar sprigs (with plenty of berries) from my yard. Position them in a pattern around the wreath - moving them around until you find a design you like. If your wreath naturally has a thinner spot or a gap, use this greenery to add bulk.
Add Color: Color makes your wreath stand out. Here, I tied a four-loop bow using burgundy ribbon, then complemented it with dried roses and dried oranges. You can DIY either of these, or save yourself hours by purchasing the dried orange slices.
These are the exact dried orange slices I bought. I spent a day drying my own one year—never again.
For a slightly different color option, try these dried blood orange slices to get a deeper orangey red (I’m obsessed), or these dried grapefruit slices for a slightly pinker hue.
Other Variations
I also like to use cedar wreaths for less structure and formality. See the first image below.
For a more traditional red-and-green theme, you could use holly (with red berries). Magnolia leaves would create contrast with the smooth green fronts and brown backs—see the brown back in the final image below.
Instead of natural color like roses and oranges, you could use ornaments you already own, small bottle brush trees, or bows you purchase or tie yourself. The second image below uses bright pink bow and mini ornaments.
Shopping List
Small Ribbons | This pack includes both the blue and sage green featured above.
