Friday, December 26, 2014

Purchasing Of Handmade Christmas Wreaths

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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