Depending upon my schedule and energy level, some holiday seasons I am all about creating a huge holiday statement on my front door. Other years, not so much. If you’re pinched for time this year, or would just rather spend your decorating energy making magic with your indoor décor, call on the power of the wreath to give your front door a festive air in a flash. Wreaths have come of age. No matter what your bliss, you’ll find a wreath that helps you express your style this holiday season. Here are a few of my favorite looks:
Berry Happy
For years, traditional holiday red and green were passé. Not now. This unbeatable Christmas duo is showing as strong as ever this season. And this cheerful red-berry-festooned green wreath is a standing ovation to these longstanding stars of Christmas. I like to mix lots of shades of greens together, just like Mother Nature does. So we spiced up this wreath with a simple double loop of chartreus ribbons in a stylized Greek key pattern and a solid.
If you want more color and pattern on your wreath, pick a playful combination of ribbons, like we did here. My favorite place to tie the ribbon is somewhere between the twelve o’clock and three o’clock positions.
Geometric Gems
You love cedar shrubs in your landscaping. Now spotlight cedar – or you greens of choice – or your door. A dense and delicious bright green wreath will pop on just about any door. And, this geometric gem is neutral enough to work for any style of home, from traditional to contemporary.
When you pick a wreath with a solid or narrow color palette, it’s like a “little black dress” – the perfect backdrop for any accessories. Your ribbons are like the scarf or jewelry you put with the dress to give it sizzle and style. We paired this red and white candy cane ribbon combo with a little sprig of holiday greenery. Sweet!
Wreaths don’t have to be round. In fact, I’m crazy about all the rectangle and square wreaths available today. We jazzed up this beauty with a cute-as- a-button Christmas look just by looping together three contrasting ribbons, a little Santa ornament and a fun sign, hung so it fills the center of the wreath, almost like a picture in a frame.
Pine Cones
Bruce, the head of our visual display team at Nell Hill’s Briarcliff, really likes this unique wreath because it’s a bit more masculine. The rich, natural colors and textures of the pine cones make a nice contrast to the industrial look of the metal cage they fill. The pine cones on the inside of the wire structure is an interesting “inside out” approach you don’t see too often. We finished it off with a double bow of burlap and plaid ribbon.
First Frost
When I buy holiday décor at market every year, I’m always drawn to the greenery that looks like it’s misted in frost. It conjures the feeling of the first true snap of winter, when everything is kissed by ice. This beautiful ivy wreath is lush and rich, a perfect backdrop for a killer display of ribbons. Here we pulled together a riot of black and white patterns, polka dot, Greek key, black velvet and stripes.
Winter Forest
Nature gives us so many intriguing shades of greens to work with. And don’t even get me started on all the different kinds of greens and berries and sticks and everything else we can work into one beautiful masterpiece of a wreath. I think this lovely wreath says it all, with its interesting combination of textures and colors. The silver balls give it a delightful holiday finish. If you wanted to, you could take it up yet another notch by adding a few ribbons or even an ornament or two wired in.
Next Week …I’m mad about plaid! I’ll show you have to work this traditional pattern into your home décor this winter.
Linda L. says
November 17, 2014 at 11:20 amI was at both of your stores last week and they filled me with so many holiday decorating ideas. I purchased three of the gorgeous gold deer plaques, one for myself and two for gifts. They are so elegant! And after seeing this wreath blog I know what I’ll do with mine. I’m thinking a faux evergreen wreath or a twig one with battery operated fairy lights and the deer being the focal point in the center. And maybe something else on the wreath but I’m keeping it minimal. Or maybe I’ll have the deer hanging above the wreath as you did last year on the front door of your home. It was a white deer. Many thanks to you and your staff for all your wonderful ideas and inspiration! I love all the stunning antique silver plate pieces at your KC store! A beautiful bridal basket came home with me, for me. And so did a trio of the angels. You featured the one with a trumpet in a tree on last weeks blog and it sure caught my attention! So classic!
Mary Carol says
November 17, 2014 at 4:52 pmLove the idea, Linda! Thanks so much for sharing!
franki says
November 17, 2014 at 5:07 pmWith wreaths one can just go…all out!! I’m feeling only wreaths this year and not the tree…we’ll see…. I’ll bet your stores are a sight to see!!! franki
ALEXIS STETSON says
November 17, 2014 at 5:30 pmGOOD, I ALWAYS LOVE YOUR INDOOR DISPLAYS AND MOST THE TIME YOUR OUTDOORS, BUT THE WREATHS YOU SHOWED IN THE HOLIDAY WERE TERRIABLE
Judy Kelly says
November 17, 2014 at 6:41 pmthank you – always look forward to your ideas
BARBARA says
November 17, 2014 at 7:26 pmMary Carol,
I am always looking for some original arrangements, and this wreaths definitely are. I am delighted with the ribbons and the square shape ,I also enjoy your comments . T
Janice Fleenor says
November 18, 2014 at 10:52 amThank you for your ideas, very good.
Robin Frank -- Vision Interiors says
November 18, 2014 at 9:40 pmJust thinking about you Mary Carol ….. Holiday season always crazy and wonderful . Enjoy your new cottage and BREATH . We love you tons………..