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Christmas | Making wreaths

Iona Bower December 3, 2024

Photography by Olivia Carter

Christmas wreaths come in all shapes and sizes these days. We love a big, green traditional wreath of holly and ivy, but if you fancy something a little different, we have a few ideas…

Simply take a wreath base (foam or metal, depending on what you’re using. You can even use chicken wire or a piece of foam swimming pool noodle, with the ends secured to each other. Collect your materials together, heat up the glue gun and start sticking your materials all over the surface of your wreath. More is definitely more here! If you need a little inspiration have a read of our list below.

  • Baubles

  • Origami flowers

  • Gingerbread biscuits in festive shapes (watch out for foxes though!)

  • Pinecones

  • Dried orange slices

  • Jigsaw Puzzle pieces

  • Nuts in their shells

  • Crocheted snowflakes

  • Brussels sprouts

  • Candy canes and other sweets

The picture above is from our feature ‘Farm to Front Door’ from our December issue in which we meet Olivia Carter who grows flowers and runs wreath workshops from her family farm in Devon.

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And if you’d like a little more inspiration you can see some of the wreaths made by The Simple Things’ team below…

Wreaths from The Simple Things’ Team

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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