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As we edge closer to Christmas our weekends are filled with tree decorating, the occasional mulled wine and all things festive. For Tom Howley the season truly begins as soon as we unbox the decorations and hang a fresh wreath on the front door.
A beautiful wreath is always a welcome sight when arriving home, they remind us of all things cosy and Christmas acting as a great centrepiece to greet guests around this time of year.
Although traditionally hung on the front door, wreaths are not only limited to the outside. You can make an impact on a hallway with a fresh scented pine and cinnamon wreath, or if you want to keep your decor sleek and understated opt for a popular pinecone or eucalyptus design placed on your kitchen shelves or hung on the mantle.
Whether you desire a real or artificial wreath, there’s a wide variety to choose from especially when it comes to this years trend for all things forest and foraged. To make it a little easier we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite natural designs.
Give your home a touch of elegance with this stunning fresh winter foliage wreath from Bramble & Wild. The natural design is created and built upon a mossed frame to ensure longevity through the winter months. This welcoming wreath is beautifully handmade, filled with an array of seasonal foliage, twigs, pinecones and orange slices to add texture and style to any front door.
The White Company has some incredibly realistic understated wreaths this year. If you’re looking for something that will last until next year these are a perfect option, hung inside and out. This forest-inspired winter wreath is layered with authentic pine branches, rosemary and winter frosted berries for a festive finishing touch.
For festive chic choose the John Lewis eucalyptus wreath. It’s no surprise that designers and brands alike are embracing the eucalyptus trend this season especially with this year’s Pantone colour ‘greenery’ taking center stage. With an increased longing for natural objects and materials in our homes this design feels harmonious and fresh. Simplistic and easy to style with other decor it’s perfect for adding a little festive charm into your home.
Decorated with bountiful seasonal foliage the Cox & Cox fresh wreath makes a perfect addition to your front door. A mix of eucalyptus, stylish grey and copper baubles and fresh pine mesmerises guests as they enter your home. A luxurious statement for the outdoors a fresh wreath can also makes the perfect table centerpiece surrounding pillar candles on Christmas Day.
Forest themes are featured heavily in decor this Christmas, with designs featuring soft foliage, woodland fauna and not forgetting pinecones. This fabulous rustic wreath is handmade with over 140 natural pinecones! The sophisticated design isn’t overly festive so it can be hung over Christmas and throughout the winter months. Hang on interior doors, open kitchen shelving or simply on your front door.
Lastly is the Marks & Spencer’s grey berry wreath, perfectly proportioned and filled with an array of blue tones, it has a wonderful realistic quality. Muted natural greens, blues and silvers allow the design to sit as one with most decor giving an instant festive feel. Emanating a fresh wreath with its blend of foliage it will last year after year.