Wonderful Wreaths

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Domestic goddesses see no reason why we shouldn’t decorate our front doors with a wreath all year round (lavender hearts for the summer months, dried flowers for autumn), but even if this doesn’t quite appeal, it’s an absolute must at Christmas (otherwise you risk running into serious Scrooge territory). There’s nothing like a festive wreath to welcome you home after a cold commute or bring supper guests in with a little Christmas cheer.

For a touch of romantic charm where a huge great ‘look at me’ number just isn’t quite appropriate, Sage’s sweet and simple Twigs Heart Wreath is perfect.

If you want extra sparkle to welcome family come Christmas Day, add a string of tiny white lights (warning: no flashing Santas on roofs allowed!).

What’s more, there’s nothing stopping you resurrecting it for Valentine’s Day come February.

Alternatively, if you’re a domestic goddess after our own hearts and NOTHING is too lavish for the front door at Christmas, this fabulous Rose Hip and Ivy Wreath ticks all the glorious boxes. It screams Christmas and adds a bit of old time glamour to the front of the house.

If you’re much more at home in the wilds of Dorset and like to keep it natural then you’ll love this elegant ring of Blackberries. Delicate and with a touch of deep winter colour, this is also the perfect wreath for a city flat dweller who can only rely upon their neighbours from across the hall to complement them on their door decoration.

As much as some love lashings upon lashings of glorious red come 1st December (Laura Ashley's Frosted Red Berry Wreath complete with Christmassy pinecones), others shun accents of colour on all accounts, maintaining a muted Farrow and Ball colour palette even in late December.

If you are one of those people, fear not – this Eucalyptus wreath is a world away from red tinsel and multicoloured fairy lights (which frankly should remain in the 80s).

Want to get crafty? Revel in buying mossy wreaths, florists wire and fresh flowers? Avoid an ‘arts and crafts’ concoction of tinsel, glue and sequins, and instead look to Jane Packer’s wonderful book. We’ll be flicking to the page on wreaths for picture perfect door decorations you can say you made yourself (and for once you won’t be lying).

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