dimanche 28 décembre 2014

Handmade Christmas Wreaths For Purchase

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 are used for these creations today. Rich, velvety fabrics, ornaments, artificial flowers, bows, beads, twigs, candy and many more elements are combined in amazingly creative ways. Some are made from all natural materials such as leaves, twigs, berries, pine cones and dried flowers. Others combine natural and artificial materials carefully together and some are made with only artificial materials.

The colors traditionally used are green, white and red with silver and gold often being introduced to add some sparkle. Pine cones may have the tips painted white or silver. The tips of fresh green fir branches provide a beautiful green. Red comes in the form of beads, berries and rich fabrics like velvet. Colors are combined in original and eye catching ways.

Traditional Christmas ornaments like a reindeer, an elf or a Santa Claus and sleigh are still favored by many people. They often form the centerpiece and are surrounded by a variety of other decorations. There are many whimsical choices available too such as a cute gingerbread couple centerpiece or a nativity scene with animals.

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.

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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