Handmade Christmas Wreaths For Purchase

By Stacey Burt


The holiday season is a time to celebrate. Handmade Christmas wreaths provide a beautiful way to decorate a front door and create a warm welcome for guests. They are also hung above the fireplace inside, adding to the festive spirit. When they are made by hand they are quite unique and there are many items to choose from to suit every possible taste.

The decor style of the house should be considered when choosing such decorations. A cottage style house with a rustic wooden door is suitably adorned with a wreath of burlap, twigs, fir and berries. A more modern, elegant white door looks stunning with a creation of silver and white or a simple wreath of green boxwood. Some styles are more stripped down and simple whereas others burst with ornaments all all kinds.

The materials used for these products vary considerably. They may be natural or artificial and many are made from a combination of both. Fresh balsam fir, pine cones, fabric, ribbons, silk flowers, candy, cinnamon sticks and even peacock feathers all find a way into these creations.

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.

Traditional ornaments still abound and many a centerpiece consists of a Santa Claus, an elf or a reindeer. The reindeer might just be painted white for a modern twist on the traditional. Other whimsical centerpieces are a gingerbread couple or a nativity scene with animals surrounding the manger.

A wreath hanging above the fireplace can help to transform the atmosphere of the room, particularly if it is made from natural materials and has an aroma of the forest about it. One with snow tipped pine cones, bright red berries and green leaves adds cheerful color to any room. Cinnamon sticks may also be added for the aroma.

Decorative patterns may represent classic, traditional ideas but many of them reflect a modern twist. Using traditional elements but placing them in a modern pattern is one way to do this. A wreath with a beautiful silver bow accented with clusters of silver cones, green leaves and red decorative beads appears elegant and modern due to the unique placing of the elements.

When buying a wreath, its quality and durability have to be taken into account. The best ones are made to last and can be used year after year. Shopping online for such items gives exposure to a tremendous variety of styles and prices. As long as terms and conditions with regard to shipping and other factors are fully understood, shopping online provides a simple and effective way of purchasing decorations that help make the holiday season special.




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