How to Make a Wreath
Hanging a wreath on your front door is a traditional way of decorating your home at any time, but particularly at Christmas. In this post I share how to make a wreath from foraged greenery and easy-to-find garden flowers. I regularly hang a wreath on my front doors, both at my homes in France and Australia. (Photo above is the front door of my country home in France.) The wreaths differ a little at each of my homes and tell their own seasonal story, but all add a little charm and especially at Easter, they add a pop of colour.
In France I hand-make my wreaths with greenery I forage. This is a simple and fresh way to create a wreath instead of buying a pre-made wreath. Creating your own door décor is a wonderful way to impart your unique style and make the most of seasonal bounties. I love using hydrangeas at the peak of their summer brightness, and also as they turn colour during autumn. Bright yellows and the rich tones of oranges in ferns, heather and deciduous trees during autumn, also make colourful wreaths. Mistletoe and holly are traditional Christmas choices.
