At Home: Get merry and bright!

 Rituals are an important part of our lives, even if they can be boring at times.  My official marker for winter is an appointment to get the tires changed on our car.  It's happened. Winter is officially here, even if we only had a dusting of snow followed by torrential rain.<br /><br /> Each year as I  approach the end of November, Christmas creeps into my thoughts.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIgsGolyVHzBNhfsg9QSX7HIWRHB_H4ryh0jIEo49TWtd50SLrBh5upt9-U5m17Vwx0votGhD87zsrcPF-SoN9IHfYb2zX3fKbX5N-g55guwLEgieXaLMelg5OEvRzuzxmkpnj6Cos3L6/s1600/red+chair+merry+christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="red chair, Christmas sign, outside porch, Christmas decorating" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIgsGolyVHzBNhfsg9QSX7HIWRHB_H4ryh0jIEo49TWtd50SLrBh5upt9-U5m17Vwx0votGhD87zsrcPF-SoN9IHfYb2zX3fKbX5N-g55guwLEgieXaLMelg5OEvRzuzxmkpnj6Cos3L6/s1600/red+chair+merry+christmas.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/decorating/best-christmas-decorations/?sssdmh=dm17.769744&esrc=nwdc_bonus111414#page=3">source</a></span></div><br /> While I love to look at all the seasonal additions other people make to their homes, and I marvel at the time and creativity it takes to decorate, I keep things as simple as possible.  I'm a vicarious decorator,  enthralled by others' efforts and the numerous possibilities without the physical work and outlay of cash.<br /><br /> Here's a good example.<br /><br />Every time I visit my daughter's house I am greeted by her inviting red door (now there are boxwoods in the planters) ...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUH5ieWyZ02KhS0F5OicCww8zUEl1LdLCJrk0DIA8-Fr5zETR0XWqZAWI5lfzxH8hO8nvByWtcdKIiqa9MZo6zGipiFxpTqxl4itUEH621WnHqdLMzdhQdMkxAgt33gBrsYsfDHnCJppEm/s1600/photo+(6).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="red door, front porch, Christmas decorating, " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUH5ieWyZ02KhS0F5OicCww8zUEl1LdLCJrk0DIA8-Fr5zETR0XWqZAWI5lfzxH8hO8nvByWtcdKIiqa9MZo6zGipiFxpTqxl4itUEH621WnHqdLMzdhQdMkxAgt33gBrsYsfDHnCJppEm/s1600/photo+(6).JPG" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: start;">and covered porch large enough to have two tables, a bench (made by her dad) and a chair.  </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVytmXpe2OHvSx6vZeXJ_VCg8dCkV6YcIL-mEPldtNhNLGtDvkB9WiEyLm3R-gHZBDPakH1PYLx9ZB3y6zdW4H2ihzI6bjlYCtWdIJiyTVTzWMR5zmUxgU-x_ljmVmyP4Slrvs9KuS8aL/s1600/IMG_1244+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28oyeb1keLTBwi55GAgnCYc0Giql_yhevH7bcN3Rgeruie6pmTn0xb6kfpLsYCX6XB46vCbi24fxAaXLJ3T1QYz3FextxFSTJbtGy5RuUw_NSGV_vsh2ALHIqGTkwQZhkGGRym2jrTHZw/s1600/photo+(5).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="black and white patio, porch, outside decorating" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28oyeb1keLTBwi55GAgnCYc0Giql_yhevH7bcN3Rgeruie6pmTn0xb6kfpLsYCX6XB46vCbi24fxAaXLJ3T1QYz3FextxFSTJbtGy5RuUw_NSGV_vsh2ALHIqGTkwQZhkGGRym2jrTHZw/s1600/photo+(5).jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;">This space is calling out for Christmas decorations now that the cushions are stored for the winter. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't get me wrong, my daughter  doesn't need my help to decorate, and she's very independent.  For the last several years she's had some great looks for her front door, but this is the first Christmas for the bench on the porch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVAY2jTrn5AgNvK_3jGa5H1IqvUL5QnPmrauybDsJyH5kiN_RvK7Mil3WhVlwcDB840FsYY5IK_KL3C63cTbJaLqrv3aKPCt0bf8n4TU6bZxYVJIKWh_JvhI5iGzAeguQhi6LXhSAozXW/s1600/photo+(8).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red door, DIY natural wreath, outside decorations, Christmas patio, porch" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVAY2jTrn5AgNvK_3jGa5H1IqvUL5QnPmrauybDsJyH5kiN_RvK7Mil3WhVlwcDB840FsYY5IK_KL3C63cTbJaLqrv3aKPCt0bf8n4TU6bZxYVJIKWh_JvhI5iGzAeguQhi6LXhSAozXW/s1600/photo+(8).JPG" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="310" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> 2013 Wreath made from  her garden shrubs </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVytmXpe2OHvSx6vZeXJ_VCg8dCkV6YcIL-mEPldtNhNLGtDvkB9WiEyLm3R-gHZBDPakH1PYLx9ZB3y6zdW4H2ihzI6bjlYCtWdIJiyTVTzWMR5zmUxgU-x_ljmVmyP4Slrvs9KuS8aL/s1600/IMG_1244+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="feather wreath, red door, Christmas wreath, porch decorations" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVytmXpe2OHvSx6vZeXJ_VCg8dCkV6YcIL-mEPldtNhNLGtDvkB9WiEyLm3R-gHZBDPakH1PYLx9ZB3y6zdW4H2ihzI6bjlYCtWdIJiyTVTzWMR5zmUxgU-x_ljmVmyP4Slrvs9KuS8aL/s1600/IMG_1244+2.JPG" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="312" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2012 Sparkle and glam wreath </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0GYLg8pA1irDG7xG7F9npcoc_5CGIfmItlz7mptM0JvDklFDltBONKuvn_qzYEU6FtN8-fmFP1rPy57r9XER3Q6WiYyH50sVdhnLo3lW8h2Df-ds2Rte9c3e04eIE8X-pmohBbvrVFN2/s1600/IMG_1245+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="snowballs, planter decorations winter, outside, porch, Christmas " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0GYLg8pA1irDG7xG7F9npcoc_5CGIfmItlz7mptM0JvDklFDltBONKuvn_qzYEU6FtN8-fmFP1rPy57r9XER3Q6WiYyH50sVdhnLo3lW8h2Df-ds2Rte9c3e04eIE8X-pmohBbvrVFN2/s1600/IMG_1245+3.JPG" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2012 Glowing snowballs and white sparkle twigs</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">  What I liked about the feather wreath and snowball planter was its longevity into the winter months.  If you are putting effort into a project, you should aim to get the most from it. </div></div><br />This is a "what if" post... what if I had that porch.  If my daughter is reading this now, she's rolling her eyes. I'm always on about something, and in the end she'll do her own thing as daughters usually do. <br /><br />Let's start with the boxwood planters on either side of the door.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGesmECdb9_rK1UsDx_9zGBWw0KWPv0W3FcUq6aImRPfJrd9RJr_wkdFoOF_vGZHhr3TMoENtOt2AJ6ylsMG1B2mRNi_PrAxJVf4Yssvya4eyY_amEb_TLISRZiNoxdRIwNynhL0ZjeVnd/s1600/boxwood-+planter-Christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGesmECdb9_rK1UsDx_9zGBWw0KWPv0W3FcUq6aImRPfJrd9RJr_wkdFoOF_vGZHhr3TMoENtOt2AJ6ylsMG1B2mRNi_PrAxJVf4Yssvya4eyY_amEb_TLISRZiNoxdRIwNynhL0ZjeVnd/s1600/boxwood-+planter-Christmas.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://henhouse.ca/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source</span></a></div><br />I have the cedar and my daughter has lots of silver balls.  Anchoring things because of the high winds is always a challenge.  I use tree ornaments and stick a wooden skewer  through the top and down into the soil. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-DNKUGCt7fT_b3lULoWx5pLs_MmRx7_jAiAC-3hPHrFc9TNjqkpjocd3NuhrasFeb8ym0iMEUYtfyHIhbACwUXTac03cOh24zb6-LUuGCBT6smN2tyaTg0fN1gnzhrer02u7rINBjEO8/s1600/outside-foilage-berries-planter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-DNKUGCt7fT_b3lULoWx5pLs_MmRx7_jAiAC-3hPHrFc9TNjqkpjocd3NuhrasFeb8ym0iMEUYtfyHIhbACwUXTac03cOh24zb6-LUuGCBT6smN2tyaTg0fN1gnzhrer02u7rINBjEO8/s1600/outside-foilage-berries-planter.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.deborahsilver.com/blog/tag/red-twig-dogwood/">source</a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Then there's  twigs and berries to add height and colour.  This is a great solution when planters bank a door because the added height and colour would be at eye level. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjC1aj0HJ9geIIFqISuecxjLa8nG5kUrTX6_eoofohoR8yl87zbjntUbpocyA8yepsqPNm3gnW732QPIy7jxQLk4PxdTMvy2y6RuN_zkx4G9XugiQHnnh4mK9arED3z7FJwXRBOMxoWC5/s1600/bench+greenery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="porch decoration, Christmas, natural elements, silver balls" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjC1aj0HJ9geIIFqISuecxjLa8nG5kUrTX6_eoofohoR8yl87zbjntUbpocyA8yepsqPNm3gnW732QPIy7jxQLk4PxdTMvy2y6RuN_zkx4G9XugiQHnnh4mK9arED3z7FJwXRBOMxoWC5/s1600/bench+greenery.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/decorating/best-christmas-decorations/?sssdmh=dm17.769744&esrc=nwdc_bonus111414#page=12"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source</span></a></div><br />Following the dictate that simple is best, here's an idea to build on. This is an easy look to achieve and it invites modifications.  Not sure where you would ever find  gigantic pinecones in our neck of the woods, but you could certainly carry off the rest of it and make some bright additions. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5oO6uTZqtgbQ3AU5RzHzUxpQueNtEhWdhuEanznXMl4-y7lCZBtzeMxGOgXhrV6ZqELcjTLEOG9HavqegI_X8NdlIvBhvH9bcosUOncE03A-w36HA40eJWnBNOL_WgOCv8uwt7PP-KR2D/s1600/benchblanket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="front porch, plaid blanket, natural Christmas, black bench" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5oO6uTZqtgbQ3AU5RzHzUxpQueNtEhWdhuEanznXMl4-y7lCZBtzeMxGOgXhrV6ZqELcjTLEOG9HavqegI_X8NdlIvBhvH9bcosUOncE03A-w36HA40eJWnBNOL_WgOCv8uwt7PP-KR2D/s1600/benchblanket.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://5thandstate.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-house-2012.html">source</a></span></div><br />How about a plaid blanket or plaid pillows for a nice splash of pattern and colour?  A definite considering plaid is very in this year (so I've been told).  I'm thinking about the  red plaid scarf my daughter just purchased.   It  could be folded around a summer pillow and pinned.  A piece of fabric would achieve the same look.   Presto!  Job complete - one plaid pillow.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EXLYHwZzy3MFHxAf8nOqaDf4bBHkMewj0Gxg3PGIsaX8Eqxm-q2sgPnVsOtkvdWDcPikhkZP4qBRM7ome5MPXg-NKe9bkko4Sw_ldcPX8vJSV9nYRPEGiKeSB50g8O6nbE2fe0oL-M6v/s1600/OB-plaid+pillows+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="black bench, plaid pillows, Christmas decorations, porch, " border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EXLYHwZzy3MFHxAf8nOqaDf4bBHkMewj0Gxg3PGIsaX8Eqxm-q2sgPnVsOtkvdWDcPikhkZP4qBRM7ome5MPXg-NKe9bkko4Sw_ldcPX8vJSV9nYRPEGiKeSB50g8O6nbE2fe0oL-M6v/s1600/OB-plaid+pillows+.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Here's a simple idea along those lines I just whipped up.  I know how much my daughter  loves happy little signs!  Not!  </div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">or.....</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxebZzal4n6iuy606wPemytvo3RC-TCfd4qycrhI6tltGrpo6Z5mGa_R4Jc89Q0FjZxfstgGImcVmELmWhBQcGvvni1P1lovXfji0INsTT2sByOGZ-G2spyFPEreFys99-YtPPpFSspUr/s1600/burlap+pillow+christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="burlap pillow, red chair, red polka dots, porch, outside decorations" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxebZzal4n6iuy606wPemytvo3RC-TCfd4qycrhI6tltGrpo6Z5mGa_R4Jc89Q0FjZxfstgGImcVmELmWhBQcGvvni1P1lovXfji0INsTT2sByOGZ-G2spyFPEreFys99-YtPPpFSspUr/s1600/burlap+pillow+christmas.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/113072921/similar?ref=error_page_redirect&filters=christmas+burlap">source </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> you could make burlap cushion covers with stencilled polka dots (a great kid friendly project)....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLMsx5IDDDqqlgK6cKo2SXvUxvAIBSYVG059nfCU18DGhH9tXPQj1aWCAdx6r7KubAid_zSV-kt6zvTuYiaDk9G3SVIGb-M-vuDjLKi0yCvwXrSa-KNdtxlm48ryLMmFwr-6_PITPyjDJ/s1600/blanket+pillow+outside+christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="red pillow, red blanket, outside decorations, Christmas, porch " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLMsx5IDDDqqlgK6cKo2SXvUxvAIBSYVG059nfCU18DGhH9tXPQj1aWCAdx6r7KubAid_zSV-kt6zvTuYiaDk9G3SVIGb-M-vuDjLKi0yCvwXrSa-KNdtxlm48ryLMmFwr-6_PITPyjDJ/s1600/blanket+pillow+outside+christmas.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/catmomlydia/">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> you could use a  plain red blanket and blend it with  the summer white/black cushions for a very graphic look</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">... and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a few simple changes to pillows </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HgR1XREAVr2y_hTQyihNNq4xTMBsYiSzIfUYbIQheU2WVUKdvXU7ATIw1bJdsrnYyO52SC9o75rFK6l7OmFXZmvI1ceEw_UcuJlnHoA1I1lUva9xT2B-ZT3khlP8HX-21te1ngC8c8RO/s1600/OB-Porch+at+Christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HgR1XREAVr2y_hTQyihNNq4xTMBsYiSzIfUYbIQheU2WVUKdvXU7ATIw1bJdsrnYyO52SC9o75rFK6l7OmFXZmvI1ceEw_UcuJlnHoA1I1lUva9xT2B-ZT3khlP8HX-21te1ngC8c8RO/s1600/OB-Porch+at+Christmas.jpg" width="497" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and add bright arrangements for the table.... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYkrM7Vr7VLYslglgGRcuxTo_p-IkphDiBerp7nxatRQfAIEqpDrGPFGKSIXYljSp-YzsNuwKySlTNw0YDuioBfmtgoldmXK68g3dUgDMoKWMgtOox87AEU7GEznhNGPQ9rgJNyyLVfGb/s1600/e9db4d8d26c24c1179a88ddcc33c198e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="outside decorations, red lantern, red table, natural Christmas, porch " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYkrM7Vr7VLYslglgGRcuxTo_p-IkphDiBerp7nxatRQfAIEqpDrGPFGKSIXYljSp-YzsNuwKySlTNw0YDuioBfmtgoldmXK68g3dUgDMoKWMgtOox87AEU7GEznhNGPQ9rgJNyyLVfGb/s1600/e9db4d8d26c24c1179a88ddcc33c198e.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="288" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.theyellowcapecod.com/">source </a></span></div><br /><br />Then there's always lanterns and greenery for the tables.   Get the spay paint out if you already have black lanterns. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZbZLOIRHmw2IqKVkeqZy0neGg9ZfEIk4BxBABb3VS-6qG12-XpXukppVgNdK4b2ox1zPQ5ntINuX6rutPxe3rsLp-4IZ42DrzFYJzDqzFrUUUt5jQtz4aijXwyt-lFfFcTlE5DbTquzx/s1600/lit+twig+balls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="natural Christmas, twig balls, outside decorations" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZbZLOIRHmw2IqKVkeqZy0neGg9ZfEIk4BxBABb3VS-6qG12-XpXukppVgNdK4b2ox1zPQ5ntINuX6rutPxe3rsLp-4IZ42DrzFYJzDqzFrUUUt5jQtz4aijXwyt-lFfFcTlE5DbTquzx/s1600/lit+twig+balls.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lit twig balls are always a big hit, and they could be added to any container depending on the size.  You can also spray paint twig balls and just go with colour and no lights. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PEmjCuz9SK48gEDfhDrG3ZqS70uZVP3SmAt01PrJB_bmcPtifOnb0Gbgpv3eVLo2_YIwz2tXZpzCliU5HAakYfwlXHLmhvYgk_Mg0b55LgiUBdYuubbbobRspcLUXSBP5Z-F5Twto1zh/s1600/photo+(7).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="natural Christmas, red container, bird planter, winter decorations, porch " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PEmjCuz9SK48gEDfhDrG3ZqS70uZVP3SmAt01PrJB_bmcPtifOnb0Gbgpv3eVLo2_YIwz2tXZpzCliU5HAakYfwlXHLmhvYgk_Mg0b55LgiUBdYuubbbobRspcLUXSBP5Z-F5Twto1zh/s1600/photo+(7).jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why not take an idea from my sister Vera's  red bird themed <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2013/12/a-nature-inspired-christmas.html">Christmas pot</a> from last year?  It continued to look good for months after Christmas. </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6o92dxeqBzxlvs_19Tw5hmTfykh3vSBhp3V6PSDHnjoU99jcPnYCL3aYz3vIXmfMWluSWGFgQxfRNToj8tp9GAibN4hSAq7u3V5JiQrvWGYNjLLxNi3Lfvvsg19NUk5CO1C9ryYEVRhz/s1600/skates+wreath+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="swag, door, skates, Christmas decorations" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6o92dxeqBzxlvs_19Tw5hmTfykh3vSBhp3V6PSDHnjoU99jcPnYCL3aYz3vIXmfMWluSWGFgQxfRNToj8tp9GAibN4hSAq7u3V5JiQrvWGYNjLLxNi3Lfvvsg19NUk5CO1C9ryYEVRhz/s1600/skates+wreath+.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="313" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.paintedhomedesigns.com/2011/12/o-u-t-d-o-o-r-c-h-r-i-s-t-m-s-d-e-c-o-r.html">source</a></span></div><br />Love the idea of skates in a swag for the front door.  This would be super easy with a red door and lot of accessible greenery on one's  property.   And I just found my daughter's  little white (now yellowish) skates in the storage room clean out!  Ideas! Ideas!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GtguOpQCd6XS5Zyh9TsyknoIV7r7x003LiV02aESrDTKmkGQmtFuDMfjiJfRdm7k-XB9MoyRQ3hLT2XeGXDaNXqPPsldwcdn3bRk7z4sdctgDTUV4qY-xrmdy6n-Dh5xUmA8xsGZdZ-m/s1600/wreath+bench+christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bench, wreath, Christmas decorations, outside" border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GtguOpQCd6XS5Zyh9TsyknoIV7r7x003LiV02aESrDTKmkGQmtFuDMfjiJfRdm7k-XB9MoyRQ3hLT2XeGXDaNXqPPsldwcdn3bRk7z4sdctgDTUV4qY-xrmdy6n-Dh5xUmA8xsGZdZ-m/s1600/wreath+bench+christmas.jpg" title="Designing Home: Get merry and bright" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Or just give in and put a  plain old wreath on the bench. How simple is that?</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">No pressure! <br /><br />What are you doing with your entry for Christmas?</div>

At Home: Get merry and bright!

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Simple spring wreaths

 Welcome spring!   It is warm today in St. John's and I finally feel like we are moving on from winter. My friend in England is mourning the disappearance of the daffodil while we are awaiting its arrival. With all the sunshine pouring in,  I knew it was time to add a little spring to the front entry.  It will be a long time yet before we see the forsythia and tulips.  If you read this blog you already know I am not a big seasonal decorator and recycling and dollar store finds are my go tos.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq_4uDVjrDG3JAt8Ku17Aq4QUKMRtWO08u79iAIrMNzXjwtXzEHdRzWrit42kqVn4Z-7glYBMYssFrWo50ObpUSsTz1eptsTeyGftXToNNF2fu0YzKeNJ6gIp0NPW6_pD2pjDGxW1UK0U/s1600/simple-spring-wreath.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="green and purple simple spring wreath Margaret Ryall" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq_4uDVjrDG3JAt8Ku17Aq4QUKMRtWO08u79iAIrMNzXjwtXzEHdRzWrit42kqVn4Z-7glYBMYssFrWo50ObpUSsTz1eptsTeyGftXToNNF2fu0YzKeNJ6gIp0NPW6_pD2pjDGxW1UK0U/s1600/simple-spring-wreath.JPG" title="Simple spring wreaths" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Designing Home  simple spring wreath</td></tr></tbody></table>This wreath has served me for three years and moved from a  natural colour, to silver, and then on to purple, but today thanks to two different  spray paints  it is green. Yes, I'm still painting things. Spring greens are so hopeful.  The dollar store provided five bunches of spring flowers that I tore apart and reworked . I was so happy to feel the warm breeze I even added  a ribbon and I never add ribbons to wreaths!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here four more favourites I've seen lately on Pinterest.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8xHEK_45qyHftt4upLFuQFQhWST5aqZuUWK10volqLYMS38Qu8BHizB0SMm-cq9CzuRWgE4Bs37CsJrugaLUQf-b2gPM4s96lKv-V8tUDlvmehCTiMgEo1MEmmqm_DoruUzmMC4H8_Kv/s1600/robin's-blue-egg-wreath.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8xHEK_45qyHftt4upLFuQFQhWST5aqZuUWK10volqLYMS38Qu8BHizB0SMm-cq9CzuRWgE4Bs37CsJrugaLUQf-b2gPM4s96lKv-V8tUDlvmehCTiMgEo1MEmmqm_DoruUzmMC4H8_Kv/s1600/robin's-blue-egg-wreath.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/04012014-10-diy-spring-wreaths-for-your-front-door/"><span style="color: black;">source</span></a></div>Love this one, because I love circle shapes and eggs are such a part of spring celebrations.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcEgAwweYr7ERAmf6CqUegOy7KCa9kLyHSJ9TwEzChfuU0RePOJepnY7vv5bNUcZKkz3boTn4povB9aok4y9tqkR-cbKjHttmUvfc1gX6ojjnzoKAub9EZB0pgvg-y8OyUkhJh99ANkZy/s1600/tulip-+wreath.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcEgAwweYr7ERAmf6CqUegOy7KCa9kLyHSJ9TwEzChfuU0RePOJepnY7vv5bNUcZKkz3boTn4povB9aok4y9tqkR-cbKjHttmUvfc1gX6ojjnzoKAub9EZB0pgvg-y8OyUkhJh99ANkZy/s1600/tulip-+wreath.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parker Kennedy Living tulip wreath </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Ah, tulips!  How can you go wrong when you use tulips and mass them into an inviting circle?<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfREWdkoQmKPQ0ou8dc1mOqGm5G_wJAxrqP44hyrd1WcPdXZtX4UpPTPnMN_wyKyOA3KDnExib87mpm1DtcIRRUkHurKSotCM6OjUvgDARd6S4ReCFQvGX5FOIA6UYfXVSB9htx-N4Fc44/s1600/daisy-pail-eggs-wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="daisy pail eggs wreath " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfREWdkoQmKPQ0ou8dc1mOqGm5G_wJAxrqP44hyrd1WcPdXZtX4UpPTPnMN_wyKyOA3KDnExib87mpm1DtcIRRUkHurKSotCM6OjUvgDARd6S4ReCFQvGX5FOIA6UYfXVSB9htx-N4Fc44/s1600/daisy-pail-eggs-wreath.jpg" title="Simple spring wreaths" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56326507/sweet-daisy-days-pastel-gerbera-daisys?ref=sr_gallery_40&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=easter+egg+wreath&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ref=related&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">source</a></div><br />This would be called a sway I suppose.  The gerbers are so bright and bold and the pail anchors the design.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71BwxYuTCm-xn3N6L71Rzqlonf_TYovZeppOAM492snLBoThQz97B-ud1Zj1S6QN5ICyZtPKYEcNvyj9gN1DbNSjAaKOTZYG1E6_IptQibbI9mNLAQ9P9VY_A-HaHb8bLqCt6RMZP8utC/s1600/tulips-+container-+wreath.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71BwxYuTCm-xn3N6L71Rzqlonf_TYovZeppOAM492snLBoThQz97B-ud1Zj1S6QN5ICyZtPKYEcNvyj9gN1DbNSjAaKOTZYG1E6_IptQibbI9mNLAQ9P9VY_A-HaHb8bLqCt6RMZP8utC/s1600/tulips-+container-+wreath.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/browse/spring-celebrations/easter/decorations/wreaths?h=63dbb818&lid=90839306&ref=cat_subcat_tile_0">source </a></div><br />Go on!  Find a container  you could hang on a door and fill it with flowers and viola.  How easy is that? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Simple spring wreaths

 Welcome spring!   It is warm today in St. John's and I finally feel like we are moving on from winter. My friend in England is mourning...

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Christmas, Christmas, Christmas

I love repetition as a statement and it is a powerful vehicle for impact  in art and design.  As you get ready for the coming season perhaps  you would like some inspiration. These images illustrate simple, doable Christmas decor with an emphasis on repetition. Of course Pinterest is the go to site now for ideas of any kind.  These and more ideas  can be found on my  <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/tis-the-season/">Tis the Season</a> folder.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGu_HaHQnI-AnKSyp80gacQq0N574DRCtsUy9C-o6yuBZJNd7J2KlRVmo2KFSQjnLhf1t4UshZ_KccM6HEx6nmjIEdU2Zqe1IuZveJcOtc4Mk0iYohXyL5shmyH_1RKSMNeCTgmRJ4uU-/s1600/171277592049697719_L5OXenoc_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGu_HaHQnI-AnKSyp80gacQq0N574DRCtsUy9C-o6yuBZJNd7J2KlRVmo2KFSQjnLhf1t4UshZ_KccM6HEx6nmjIEdU2Zqe1IuZveJcOtc4Mk0iYohXyL5shmyH_1RKSMNeCTgmRJ4uU-/s400/171277592049697719_L5OXenoc_c.jpg" width="312" /></a> </div>So simple and effective.  I think this works because of its lack of colour and sparkle against the metal tray.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHkIbq3V1kZ-rW_760eLrqGokzztXb8AvDlXbNKjPdmkEWzpP0hB3SkEpsXk1L_XHgb3jLqvNlLNljuLzqWOWXkKsmkUw9qMTI-L1TKADVKC7Q7BjjUQm4EUM1szMi5k6T7_vUJZ1hq25/s1600/75927943687341501_Cnqu5FGl_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHkIbq3V1kZ-rW_760eLrqGokzztXb8AvDlXbNKjPdmkEWzpP0hB3SkEpsXk1L_XHgb3jLqvNlLNljuLzqWOWXkKsmkUw9qMTI-L1TKADVKC7Q7BjjUQm4EUM1szMi5k6T7_vUJZ1hq25/s400/75927943687341501_Cnqu5FGl_c.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div>  How simple is this?  Jingle bells, and white candles on a rectangular white tray.  The variations are endless. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1w_hOQttDk82jstgmtEQbp9Hwv07gqIJlGaG5WE3aPrQAu0EWoc6PiNUq2Hk9ieCVCgo0E4XUHgONzht75MjzohOimYgeXCcwqNoogSLd62g4WHwhSraQHostr4yEmmT1I5rU0PybmVoh/s1600/18295942205832444_utRuSmnq_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1w_hOQttDk82jstgmtEQbp9Hwv07gqIJlGaG5WE3aPrQAu0EWoc6PiNUq2Hk9ieCVCgo0E4XUHgONzht75MjzohOimYgeXCcwqNoogSLd62g4WHwhSraQHostr4yEmmT1I5rU0PybmVoh/s400/18295942205832444_utRuSmnq_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>  Pick your choice with this one. Greenery with candles or bulbs in sets of three or four.  I think I would stick to one or the other so it would get noticed more. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUA0RFn6I3RBj04RuiKwbQyFO2S0RaYpDZihwhyMUR1KQmDWgCalCLOK7wEqFyYVSuh7-KVvyF5-LIS6AUiiINHSkXbvR0JwI2PHM0_SK2T7kAhFtbScuTvOiFaAn8fJQrThQYu3Q_Ez-L/s1600/77335318572530880_HHo0HnLX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUA0RFn6I3RBj04RuiKwbQyFO2S0RaYpDZihwhyMUR1KQmDWgCalCLOK7wEqFyYVSuh7-KVvyF5-LIS6AUiiINHSkXbvR0JwI2PHM0_SK2T7kAhFtbScuTvOiFaAn8fJQrThQYu3Q_Ez-L/s400/77335318572530880_HHo0HnLX_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> Boxwood wreath with slim tapers massed in the middle.  These little candles and holders usually in clear glass are often found at dollar stores. You could also drill holes of appropriate size in a piece of wood and cover it with aluminum foil for safety. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZV_FAJ2ZRbE98ySyoWO4lFpCj5BOMF-nLmH912-FaDrc7CQmXyI8Pt2XPu5J1gje8SHkrgOO7BJfvB1niedBdIBopDeW6tlKe6RuDqSQf5EGvoH29QEHh_hewMDuCgEEeJL7WicGWyb2/s1600/175921929165824896_uq1XqodM_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZV_FAJ2ZRbE98ySyoWO4lFpCj5BOMF-nLmH912-FaDrc7CQmXyI8Pt2XPu5J1gje8SHkrgOO7BJfvB1niedBdIBopDeW6tlKe6RuDqSQf5EGvoH29QEHh_hewMDuCgEEeJL7WicGWyb2/s400/175921929165824896_uq1XqodM_b.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>  While this isn't specifically  Christmas decor it offers all kinds of ideas about a similar shelf and a repetition of objects for different seasons. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLOJhuEvQ2LzGhE_3J4NzxnuLFaCuQLFegzGhBL8PekvQeP4WHJgUjxti0ZCfa-Aiy4UzeJoKv0645wbHKCwtjtG8KYnS1UGsn7bIEfq3_ZsuZ1nXPTC99Bmy9hlB-azOrW5ZwT7i7xxz/s1600/194288171396079426_GkIe0ZVI_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLOJhuEvQ2LzGhE_3J4NzxnuLFaCuQLFegzGhBL8PekvQeP4WHJgUjxti0ZCfa-Aiy4UzeJoKv0645wbHKCwtjtG8KYnS1UGsn7bIEfq3_ZsuZ1nXPTC99Bmy9hlB-azOrW5ZwT7i7xxz/s400/194288171396079426_GkIe0ZVI_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Love this idea for over a sofa.  Using those plastic snowflakes you can pick up cheaply and gluing them in a circle with  hot glue.  Velvet ribbon  is a must for the look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Jpmz77FGOOYDAHl3IfRMAucPZ-_kQXdrzsH2toXkolBvSD43E-CzTpFqVPdvTkPD6CJEDMhB3sD7fUEet2NsFtL9WlSN2QSY2FCELlMeS6gKJU361fPHEIm_INGLRi8ingKdBK05d5wk/s1600/211458144973423878_OMpRjiR8_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Jpmz77FGOOYDAHl3IfRMAucPZ-_kQXdrzsH2toXkolBvSD43E-CzTpFqVPdvTkPD6CJEDMhB3sD7fUEet2NsFtL9WlSN2QSY2FCELlMeS6gKJU361fPHEIm_INGLRi8ingKdBK05d5wk/s400/211458144973423878_OMpRjiR8_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> And don't you just love the repetition of gold vases and two shapes of trees?  Gold is so coming back in vogue.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOUji_-EpW2LzY9xwYAakI38IWa8_7wIUCxSS-3iQVq5_F5fXkFhJc69_QN5NMnZhnnGteDFPvV7-lHhMULrxG4RiIz4vD-edZd3IpHdH-sf9r6X0AvNY2c8B4EbUSkDjOT__O87LD7Uh/s1600/207165651580764062_HofDhlp0_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOUji_-EpW2LzY9xwYAakI38IWa8_7wIUCxSS-3iQVq5_F5fXkFhJc69_QN5NMnZhnnGteDFPvV7-lHhMULrxG4RiIz4vD-edZd3IpHdH-sf9r6X0AvNY2c8B4EbUSkDjOT__O87LD7Uh/s400/207165651580764062_HofDhlp0_c.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> Another set of four but this time using very rustic pots with moss, greenery and candles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmGWc4DcpEw1KS3ptH_M3fLdXGw47AdGDIy8lfEVNUIv-M464YvUFITro3IhMI928Lr3zWeMCtjRVW8BQbhFaV5NHnhGJJ6uhijjP9RQIYJJb76nn8MTTkKLbx2CGTmLa0C8hA_CNFpgi/s1600/280067670546657673_mqswLk1O_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmGWc4DcpEw1KS3ptH_M3fLdXGw47AdGDIy8lfEVNUIv-M464YvUFITro3IhMI928Lr3zWeMCtjRVW8BQbhFaV5NHnhGJJ6uhijjP9RQIYJJb76nn8MTTkKLbx2CGTmLa0C8hA_CNFpgi/s400/280067670546657673_mqswLk1O_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc70vNAboMfPLnNiiuFGDcUJWH_niqKtfjpYMGoASfOtWIvXCSkkeIwZRx6DfMCSwHyR8TbkkI-joWnF4367xrCHzYr4NQcFkALlONbW3ujr8p5gyFA5zn3alg0BofDis20sa_bYLkXeP9/s1600/65443000806301157_QKNwh71L_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc70vNAboMfPLnNiiuFGDcUJWH_niqKtfjpYMGoASfOtWIvXCSkkeIwZRx6DfMCSwHyR8TbkkI-joWnF4367xrCHzYr4NQcFkALlONbW3ujr8p5gyFA5zn3alg0BofDis20sa_bYLkXeP9/s400/65443000806301157_QKNwh71L_c.jpg" width="298" /></a></div> Lanterns of different shapes and heights can be used with all sorts of seasonal decor.  I think they are handy to have around for  year around use.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKogOrTTvkSGN7ReSkoAIyD0264zLNivSPAmC41FI4YF4YGPT_OPA-oAX57NJoslSqe_9cAma3ILG4OwEDB-it-xy7PPSw7yKBr0qFi-3jan4k80n3ybH2ljJ-zxuNnxrtrEuMM7gkbV7-/s1600/171277592050124140_XU15fOPU_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKogOrTTvkSGN7ReSkoAIyD0264zLNivSPAmC41FI4YF4YGPT_OPA-oAX57NJoslSqe_9cAma3ILG4OwEDB-it-xy7PPSw7yKBr0qFi-3jan4k80n3ybH2ljJ-zxuNnxrtrEuMM7gkbV7-/s400/171277592050124140_XU15fOPU_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> Love white and blue at Christmas.  Add in the sparkle of silver ornaments and the scene is set. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMO411Hy5WWyTOa3JJ_-RRGHXENoBz55icA5kvNu_0d34d6nfrESCQtzOBoIlBPVAu5g92M7D4sy0cQ1tUZivKHckwO5XTsbkQUYWG_8PvYR-M6H6agAUldTU8kNwFFjM6NWWPRpViO7pi/s1600/243827767295248143_O1CYyo8f_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMO411Hy5WWyTOa3JJ_-RRGHXENoBz55icA5kvNu_0d34d6nfrESCQtzOBoIlBPVAu5g92M7D4sy0cQ1tUZivKHckwO5XTsbkQUYWG_8PvYR-M6H6agAUldTU8kNwFFjM6NWWPRpViO7pi/s400/243827767295248143_O1CYyo8f_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that you can hang wreaths almost anywhere. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you missed last year's posts about Christmas decorations check them out <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/making-christmas-sparkle.html">here</a> for my house,  <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-for-your-table.html">for your table</a>,   <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-12-unique-wreaths.html">wreaths</a>,and  <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-mini-trees.html">mini trees .  </a></div>

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Christmas decorating - 12 unique wreaths you can make

Wreaths are part of Christmas and there are thousands of different designs in the market place. These wreaths are not the bought kind.  I selected them because they are quirky, interesting and easily crafted at home with a bit of elbow grease and ingenuity.  Check the links provided for instructions.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJEoo4I1Wz2QDxf0nwJlAAOpRfu7GKiKwmmjtA0EO8I1ol2SbSXWFTgIF4SCP4Jgiayi_eeL3ozbvdGvHs2JduwYIV_AZuqluogmhh_EDyNzboMcDCr3CPduJEHOvvbiU65eK9IZup4le/s1600/106467978660415905_jCV7xnti_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJEoo4I1Wz2QDxf0nwJlAAOpRfu7GKiKwmmjtA0EO8I1ol2SbSXWFTgIF4SCP4Jgiayi_eeL3ozbvdGvHs2JduwYIV_AZuqluogmhh_EDyNzboMcDCr3CPduJEHOvvbiU65eK9IZup4le/s400/106467978660415905_jCV7xnti_b.jpg" width="349" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/2011/11/nature-inspired-christmas-wreath.html"> Shabby Love </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> Cut twigs into slices on a band saw and glue on a foam wreath form.   Love it.  If you don't know someone with a band saw, you need to cultivate a new friend! I would skip the bow and just use a burlap loop. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiBEOvl0R7gxB3pZ4G3KYExYwXZD3HAq53lJNHlPEPd1u_lJ3795aSb-tPTHyNdTmNw0RKJf_LV95yWLvqKwGNhMNUVLhvpWBw7CGmPmKXdtmC9IdKxNDp5BDg5iHmB-H7ZOzptKwHOx6/s1600/171277592048039699_RZUcImub_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiBEOvl0R7gxB3pZ4G3KYExYwXZD3HAq53lJNHlPEPd1u_lJ3795aSb-tPTHyNdTmNw0RKJf_LV95yWLvqKwGNhMNUVLhvpWBw7CGmPmKXdtmC9IdKxNDp5BDg5iHmB-H7ZOzptKwHOx6/s320/171277592048039699_RZUcImub_b.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/home-accessories/wall-art/decorate-with-handmade-wreaths/?page=22"> BHG</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cover a wreath form with satin ribbon and glue on seed pearls. That should keep you busy for awhile.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB2DpWB8M3LhldFoqJIygvonhJ3MCpMo26WXbPv6HNpVbfkspfmbPGZ3uFIkR1G8QtOpyMmcWyGDX9zOaGDpsGIHHQEv9rIvOFpVXhcpWwSl4MeT-l8qG1Ys1T2_KfazXbQDZQMh8a8gZ/s1600/171277592048042191_gXWWzbAE_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB2DpWB8M3LhldFoqJIygvonhJ3MCpMo26WXbPv6HNpVbfkspfmbPGZ3uFIkR1G8QtOpyMmcWyGDX9zOaGDpsGIHHQEv9rIvOFpVXhcpWwSl4MeT-l8qG1Ys1T2_KfazXbQDZQMh8a8gZ/s400/171277592048042191_gXWWzbAE_b.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://wwwourunexpectedjourney.blogspot.com/2011/11/let-decorating-begin.html">Our Unexpected Journey</a></span></div><br />You can purchase large MDF letters at Michael's  or cut your own.  It is important to seal MDF with primer or Varathane before beginning. Water and MDF are not a good match!. I would paint the form red before attaching the berries with glue.  If you can't find MDF letters, cut one out of foam core that can be purchased at any art supply store.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzoIb4iumhJSubTF2aa0Fh3q4apS0KIekoI5ewWn9krYfydB0Fxd7kpz50kUKDezgy5SZSWkFxEzjT0nMBCbOI0mni9OHqDH50lZuTot_cV2kJYKg1ch2FD4RByl6nRhXVYpZxNioWyWi/s1600/171277592048075993_ilcbEHjf_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzoIb4iumhJSubTF2aa0Fh3q4apS0KIekoI5ewWn9krYfydB0Fxd7kpz50kUKDezgy5SZSWkFxEzjT0nMBCbOI0mni9OHqDH50lZuTot_cV2kJYKg1ch2FD4RByl6nRhXVYpZxNioWyWi/s320/171277592048075993_ilcbEHjf_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> CasaSugar </span></div><br />Feathers are hot this year. The appearance of yours will depend on the kinds of feathers you can find. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FzMVKlo0lBBfRrdVDp5JIFTfOpZr31I6rWDRYHc7mQBNII-_O_y-3Ru0q5g_ySGnfEHX-bE_cl2Dqu6MLh6y6RM3sYom1I2ET2gyb4UWs1vuwfkLnVkK_pDxR0ju7ETnO9aRyATp6hSh/s1600/171277592048085242_gjQDps7M_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FzMVKlo0lBBfRrdVDp5JIFTfOpZr31I6rWDRYHc7mQBNII-_O_y-3Ru0q5g_ySGnfEHX-bE_cl2Dqu6MLh6y6RM3sYom1I2ET2gyb4UWs1vuwfkLnVkK_pDxR0ju7ETnO9aRyATp6hSh/s400/171277592048085242_gjQDps7M_b.jpg" width="329" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.basedecor.com/8-unique-wreath-ideas-for-christmas-decor/">Base Decor  </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> Love the warn wreaths that seem to be everywhere this Christmas.  It's a great way to use up odd bits of yarn. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpWAcgOBFVU_MwjGtobX_Pt-hsmcBI1IQJ2ZF9VBI5Nsy2Lmy0TLmafDAJnxs_H-7ZiMcO_4SmO_-CwXz5D24uvIIM6fa3Ay3ip_iLfN1qIaklxvN7EHX7DYGWUtDPJyjQnsIIKlzI71S/s1600/171277592048085244_0I9YqAJp_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpWAcgOBFVU_MwjGtobX_Pt-hsmcBI1IQJ2ZF9VBI5Nsy2Lmy0TLmafDAJnxs_H-7ZiMcO_4SmO_-CwXz5D24uvIIM6fa3Ay3ip_iLfN1qIaklxvN7EHX7DYGWUtDPJyjQnsIIKlzI71S/s320/171277592048085244_0I9YqAJp_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/creative-christmas-wreaths#slide-9">Good Housekeeping </a></span></div><br />I've loved buttons since I was a child.This white-on-white wreath is so cute. Simply wrap a straw wreath with cream-colored muslin fabric and stitch on a multitude of pearly buttons.It you're not in a stitching mood, use hot glue. <br /><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EWUQnt0H85Jx9l5qdjJYopc2_DOypZUt8wCFhkJQWrajetS-IR4zIH4LTGu7K6YPTcZOy7zo0thg-tl2MtzAe038N9dVASXDR7wsF95A5WVbHj3Vj_9wvT1BT0onyu-YLFd0jEcoauVt/s1600/171277592048085235_vyYHXlV3_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EWUQnt0H85Jx9l5qdjJYopc2_DOypZUt8wCFhkJQWrajetS-IR4zIH4LTGu7K6YPTcZOy7zo0thg-tl2MtzAe038N9dVASXDR7wsF95A5WVbHj3Vj_9wvT1BT0onyu-YLFd0jEcoauVt/s320/171277592048085235_vyYHXlV3_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/easy-holiday-wreaths#slide-3"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Good Housekeeping</span></a></div><br /> 3 D paper stars are beautiful when  massed into a wreath. Directions can be found at link above.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0iIfm_yshiGmgFsm1Tf6w4DnuoOi2e-aLbJkK7fGdFtlIrxT2RNub-xUtQN100P8-WLwN_gvMfO7pNU-kcmJVglfLmDWiNRsDkwgukrDmlBuuvOuUfyBLxpyioWzGHFBOn2oyMgvgNur/s1600/171277592048085238_QZKPtb2V_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0iIfm_yshiGmgFsm1Tf6w4DnuoOi2e-aLbJkK7fGdFtlIrxT2RNub-xUtQN100P8-WLwN_gvMfO7pNU-kcmJVglfLmDWiNRsDkwgukrDmlBuuvOuUfyBLxpyioWzGHFBOn2oyMgvgNur/s400/171277592048085238_QZKPtb2V_b.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sharyncarlson.typepad.com/living_artfully/2009/11/christmas-ornament-wreath.html"> Living Artfully</a></span></div><br /> This is a take on ornament wreaths that have been around for awhile.  This one is very effective because of the colour scheme and the variety in ornament sizes.There are detailed instructions on the link above.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmjfnaL0a25kmFrF4_8nIqxp0FlIPiW1o5A4RyrjYQCPzBsbTDUfPfCMFP_CF3x8K2diQEkIxicva9t938pjgB4iT5Qz8sMw0gBxqweluO0YlsDiceEmsPMsCS2dN9_fGm-Y9Qp5Z_SCm/s1600/171277592048051239_NHT31SAD_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmjfnaL0a25kmFrF4_8nIqxp0FlIPiW1o5A4RyrjYQCPzBsbTDUfPfCMFP_CF3x8K2diQEkIxicva9t938pjgB4iT5Qz8sMw0gBxqweluO0YlsDiceEmsPMsCS2dN9_fGm-Y9Qp5Z_SCm/s320/171277592048051239_NHT31SAD_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.creativedecorations.com/decorations/silver-star-wreath-w242"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Creative Decor</span></a></div><br /> I can't resist silver stars on green. This can be purchased but it would be so easy to make. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnM5JAS4E5ky2cmfaZlzZXULaz2JmSsPCPq7Lb_RIt4inbdPO3EK9ofhNX9V5cGieTqFD67n-9g_8SfcBaKNwYN92RjtJffhOUma8wfvRWGtLYny6r0Q6DUJ9n91Hea8XtFgUTWJRSeG1/s1600/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnM5JAS4E5ky2cmfaZlzZXULaz2JmSsPCPq7Lb_RIt4inbdPO3EK9ofhNX9V5cGieTqFD67n-9g_8SfcBaKNwYN92RjtJffhOUma8wfvRWGtLYny6r0Q6DUJ9n91Hea8XtFgUTWJRSeG1/s320/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Good Housekeeping</span></div><br />This one is for the birds!  Recycle a wooden frame by covering it with nontoxic glue, then sprinkling it with bird seed. Place the wreath outdoors for all your feathered friends. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Uj8WmwYEdiEunImQpIjeFsw6c5N1OR9PTDgZVbFAAcISaDBLASEVocs6fJo2GI2lVh2RGO06WowDSm_MqcFDdgcl-ndKP40lHTaHQW8Ycf1aHLUfvJW__zkR35OESJkITZ3Fmqkq7mCN/s1600/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHvCxZxX2cgz8Qg8se7dWrUAbNVnDu0EDRANdnSUH2KcPit3_9X3GYKuYwC0Gmib1tOefUunjjQnO3H8TIJ4r8vS57GQXBnWRHRv-ECu_q71ZWB2T6tpfQx6t8XmAfIgoB1VNvqeI9ZS6/s1600/171277592048085234_09csYeSB_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHvCxZxX2cgz8Qg8se7dWrUAbNVnDu0EDRANdnSUH2KcPit3_9X3GYKuYwC0Gmib1tOefUunjjQnO3H8TIJ4r8vS57GQXBnWRHRv-ECu_q71ZWB2T6tpfQx6t8XmAfIgoB1VNvqeI9ZS6/s320/171277592048085234_09csYeSB_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/creative-christmas-wreaths#slide-8"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Good Housekeeping</span></a></div><br /> First, wrap a straw wreath form with red ribbon, then use a hot-glue gun to attach each piece of candy.I've seen a similar one with striped peppermint candy. Very effective.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Uj8WmwYEdiEunImQpIjeFsw6c5N1OR9PTDgZVbFAAcISaDBLASEVocs6fJo2GI2lVh2RGO06WowDSm_MqcFDdgcl-ndKP40lHTaHQW8Ycf1aHLUfvJW__zkR35OESJkITZ3Fmqkq7mCN/s1600/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Uj8WmwYEdiEunImQpIjeFsw6c5N1OR9PTDgZVbFAAcISaDBLASEVocs6fJo2GI2lVh2RGO06WowDSm_MqcFDdgcl-ndKP40lHTaHQW8Ycf1aHLUfvJW__zkR35OESJkITZ3Fmqkq7mCN/s320/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnM5JAS4E5ky2cmfaZlzZXULaz2JmSsPCPq7Lb_RIt4inbdPO3EK9ofhNX9V5cGieTqFD67n-9g_8SfcBaKNwYN92RjtJffhOUma8wfvRWGtLYny6r0Q6DUJ9n91Hea8XtFgUTWJRSeG1/s1600/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">And who could resist a wreath made out of old bling? </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you have a favourite unique wreath I'd love to hear about it.  </div>

Christmas decorating - 12 unique wreaths you can make

Wreaths are part of Christmas and there are thousands of different designs in the market place. These wreaths are not the bought kind.  I se...

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